Walls: Understanding Construction Materials & Methods

This course covers wall structures, beginning with an overview of their general purposes, types, and materials. Characteristics of and design considerations for stud walls, masonry walls, reinforced concrete walls, tilt-up walls, and retaining walls are presented.

After completing this course, a professional should be able to:

• Briefly describe the two ways of framing wood stud walls: platform framing and balloon framing
• Explain the difference between reinforced brick masonry and reinforced concrete block masonry
• State the advantages and disadvantages of masonry walls
• Explain the difference between reinforced and unreinforced masonry walls
• Identify the importance of the joinery of tilt-up walls to the surrounding members
• Name and briefly describe the three types of retaining walls used to change ground elevation List the reasons for wall failure and identify prevention planning methods
• Define the term maximum bending moment and explain its significance with respect to cantilever and basement walls.

Price:  $69.00