Wall and Ceiling Framing

Course Number:
CT 105
Transcript Title:
Wall and Ceiling Framing
Created:
Aug 09, 2022
Updated:
Apr 28, 2023
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture / Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, P/NP, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65; placement into IRW 115 or WR 115

Course Description

Introduces wall framing methods and principles currently used in construction and following Oregon building codes. Includes wall layout and assembly of studs, corners, partitions and openings. Addresses the calculation of material quantities and the application of related building codes. Prerequisites: MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65; placement into IRW 115 or WR 115. Audit Available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate safe practices associated with Construction industry.
  2. Estimate materials required for wall framing project.
  3. Identify the main parts of a wall frame and its layout.
  4. Follow local building codes for wall and ceiling construction.
  5. Construct and erect wall sections and partitions.
  6. Apply air and weather resistant barriers.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Demonstrate safe practices associated with Construction industry.

  • Cleanliness of work area
  • Recognizing margins for specific tool safety – Red Zone
    • Saws
    • Drills
    • Hand tools
  • Maintaining tools in proper working condition
  • Safety rules of thumb:
    • Don’t force tools to do something they are not meant to do
    • Be present when using tools
    • Stay alert to what is going on around you

Outcome #2: Estimate materials required for wall framing project.

  • Calculate the amount of sheathing required
  • Determine the number of studs required to reach 16” on center
  • Create a stock plan to determine wall and ceiling framing members required

Outcome #3: Identify the parts of a wall frame and its layout.

  • Identify sole plates, top plates, studs and headers
  • Demonstrate methods to frame wall corners
  • Review and interpret site plans to determine location of rough openings

Outcome #4: Follow local building codes for wall and ceiling construction.

  • Identify appropriate codes that apply to wall and ceiling construction
  • Read and interpret codes
  • Follow and apply code standards

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the construction and erection of wall sections and partitions.

  • Construct partition intersections
  • Demonstrate the construction of a header
  • Review safety procedures when constructing wall sections
  • Plumb wall upon erection

Outcome #6: Apply air and weather resistant barriers.

  • Identify appropriate material and grades
  • Installation of material to block leaks and infiltration
  • Determine proper installation

Suggested Texts and Materials

Modern Carpentry, 12th Edition, Wagner, Smith