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What are batter boards primarily used for in construction?
What are batter boards primarily used for in construction?
- To support roofing materials during installation
- As references during excavation and rough grading (correct)
- To strengthen the foundation of a building
- To permanently mark the dimensions of a structure
What materials are typically used to construct batter boards?
What materials are typically used to construct batter boards?
- 2'x4' stakes and 1'x6' lumber (correct)
- Plastic sheets and wire frames
- 1'x4' wooden panels
- 3'x6' steel plates
When setting out batter boards, how far should the stakes be driven from the building line?
When setting out batter boards, how far should the stakes be driven from the building line?
- 5 to 6 ft
- 1 to 2 ft
- 3 to 4 ft (correct)
- 7 to 8 ft
Which alternative method is mentioned for setting out right angles or perpendicular lines?
Which alternative method is mentioned for setting out right angles or perpendicular lines?
What is the primary function of the crosspiece in batter boards?
What is the primary function of the crosspiece in batter boards?
Which statement is FALSE regarding batter boards?
Which statement is FALSE regarding batter boards?
What is the primary purpose of site preparation in construction?
What is the primary purpose of site preparation in construction?
Which equipment is primarily used for leveling and clearing land?
Which equipment is primarily used for leveling and clearing land?
In the context of site preparation, what does stripping refer to?
In the context of site preparation, what does stripping refer to?
Which method of land clearing involves controlled burning?
Which method of land clearing involves controlled burning?
What is the main function of a mulcher in site preparation?
What is the main function of a mulcher in site preparation?
What is a defining characteristic of the 'cut and grind' land clearing method?
What is a defining characteristic of the 'cut and grind' land clearing method?
What type of vegetation is primarily removed during the clearing stage of site preparation?
What type of vegetation is primarily removed during the clearing stage of site preparation?
Which factor determines whether topsoil should be stripped from a construction site?
Which factor determines whether topsoil should be stripped from a construction site?
What is a common misconception regarding the method of pushing over trees during site preparation?
What is a common misconception regarding the method of pushing over trees during site preparation?
What is the primary purpose of surveying in the context of construction?
What is the primary purpose of surveying in the context of construction?
Which of the following is a key measurement in the 3-4-5 method used in construction?
Which of the following is a key measurement in the 3-4-5 method used in construction?
Which piece of equipment is often confused with power shovels?
Which piece of equipment is often confused with power shovels?
What does the scraper equipment primarily do?
What does the scraper equipment primarily do?
How can the accuracy of a rectangular stakeout be verified?
How can the accuracy of a rectangular stakeout be verified?
What is the primary function of a loader in construction?
What is the primary function of a loader in construction?
Which of the following statements about backhoe loaders is true?
Which of the following statements about backhoe loaders is true?
In site surveying, what type of markers are commonly used to denote boundaries?
In site surveying, what type of markers are commonly used to denote boundaries?
What is one of the primary characteristics of the rectangular stakeout method?
What is one of the primary characteristics of the rectangular stakeout method?
Which equipment is specifically designed to transport loads to a designated area and dump them?
Which equipment is specifically designed to transport loads to a designated area and dump them?
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Study Notes
Site Preparation Definitions
- Site preparation involves clearing, grubbing, stripping, and demolishing existing structures.
- Clearing involves removing all vegetation, debris, and obstacles from the site.
- Grubbing focuses on removing surface boulders and embedded materials.
- Stripping removes organic materials like sod, topsoil, and grass roots from designated areas.
Clearing Equipment
- Bulldozers are essential for leveling and clearing land on large projects.
- Mulchers are environmentally friendly, grinding vegetation into mulch and returning it to the ground.
Land Clearing Methods
- Pushover involves using heavy equipment to push trees over, roots intact.
- Cut and Grind cuts down trees, leaving stumps to be ground or removed.
- Burning is a controlled fire method that can be hazardous, burning vegetation to the ground.
Site Surveying and Building Stakeout
- Surveying establishes the building's boundaries using physical markers.
- Building Stakeout identifies and marks the main horizontal control points of the building, including corner points and intersections.
3-4-5 Method for Squaring Corners
- Ensures 90-degree corners by applying the Pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) to a right-angled triangle.
- A triangle with sides of 3, 4, and 5 units will have a right angle opposite the 5-unit side.
Excavator
- A heavy construction machine with a boom, dipper, bucket, and a rotating platform (house).
- Often mistaken for power shovels.
Scraper
- Moves earth over short distances on smooth ground.
- Transports loads to designated areas.
Loader
- Used to move and load various materials like asphalt, demolition debris, dirt, snow, gravel, logs, etc.
Backhoe Loader
- Larger than a backhoe.
- Features a bucket at the front and a backhoe or rear actor at the back.
- Consists of a digging bucket on a two-part articulated arm.
Rectangular Stakeout Accuracy
- The accuracy of a rectangle stakeout can be checked by measuring its diagonals.
Batter Boards
- Temporary devices used as references for initial excavation and rough grading.
- Support stretched cords marking the outline and grade of the structure.
- Built with 2x4 stakes and a crosspiece of 1x6 lumber.
Perpendicular Offsets Method
- An alternative to setting out right angles or perpendicular lines using an Optical Square and Prism Square.
- Stakes are driven 3-4 feet away from the building line to avoid disturbance during construction.
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