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MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLING

MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLING. KOECH KIPLANGAT JOSEPH ADM NO 2012/BC/25432 CLASS 2012BCBC1B. Specific objectives:. By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Define foundation walling. Sketch the foundation walling. Describe the procedure of laying foundation walling

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MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLING

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  1. MASONRYFOUNDATION WALLING KOECH KIPLANGAT JOSEPH ADM NO 2012/BC/25432 CLASS 2012BCBC1B

  2. Specific objectives: By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Define foundation walling. Sketch the foundation walling. Describe the procedure of laying foundation walling Name the tools used in foundation walling. Teaching aids: Charts showing foundation walling Existing structure on site Reference: Building and construction pupils book two by K.I.E pg 8 Building and construction level one and two by K.I.E pg 10

  3. Definition foundation walling means constructing foundation under the ground which will hold the building in place firmly to the ground Strip foundation A type of foundation constructed to carry the load of the building to a firm base Setting out Is the transfer of the building measurement from the building plan to the actual field or site

  4. Strip foundation

  5. Importance of foundation walling Transfer dead and live loads of the building into the soil structure Provide a strong firm base of constructing the building Provide exact measurement of building the succeeding superstructure Prevent moisture and ground water from entering the house

  6. Construction of the foundation walling Excavation of the trenches to a depth of 1000mm Lay concrete strip foundation on a level base trenches to concrete mix of 1:3:6 thickness of 200mm Set out the first course aligning it using plumb bob spirit level and builders square and joint using cement mortar (1:3 ) Construct three courses to ground level and backfill the trenches with excavated soil and compact Fill the foundation walling with hardcore, and construct a floor screed on the foundation

  7. Tools and Equipment Plumb bob Tape measure trowel Spirit level Trowel Plumb bob Tape measure Spirit level Builders line Builders square Masson hammer Spade Wheel barrow

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