T4 Course Outline

MAS™ T4-X Course outline

The MAS™ foundation uses standard common construction practices to build a slab on grade foundation. However, we will expose the student to the latest and most cost effective technology related to constructing slab on grade foundations, and will teach best practices that complement the MAS Solution™.

8:00 am – Steps of foundation construction

We will explain the steps and importance of soil conditions, forming the foundation with new technologies, and expected timelines.

8:30 am – Squaring and forming slab on grade foundations

Depending on the available work force, we will discuss several methods that can be used to square and level a variety of forming systems used for slab on grade foundations. We will work in a lab setting to demonstrate these processes.

10:00 am – Setting the MAS™ plumbing chase

If placement of plumbing waste lines and water connections are predetermined for a sub-division, then MAS™ allows for local plumbing practices to be put in place. However, the MAS™ plumbing chase is not optional. The MAS™ plumbing chase positioning and installation will be taught.

11:00 am – Re-bar basics

The importance of placing accurate reinforcing steel will be discussed. A MAS™ cut-list will be used to explain staging and cutting of foundation re-bar.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – Electrical conduit

MAS™ electrical conduit is placed in the foundation of all MAS™ structures. We will explain and demonstrate how this system is to be installed.

2:00 pm – Concrete placement and finish

MAS™ recommends that the vertical re-bar be “wet set”. Timing is critical for placement. This and general conditions relating to the placing of concrete will be discussed.

2:30 pm – Control joints layout and slab cutting

The slab must be cut for expansion. The line lay-out, cutting machine, safety, and other useful hints will be discussed.

3:00 pm – Form removal and Cube lay-out

The removal of forms, vertical re-bar safety procedures, and MAS™ cube lay-out will be taught.

4:00 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

We will have a complete summary of the entire day, and a brief question and answer period.

Posted from: MAS T4X Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 4-Apr-12

MAS™ T4-A Course outline

8:00 am – Hands on orientation and Laboratory

This will be a quick rundown of all the MAS forms, parts and pieces.  All in attendance should be familiar with how each form looks; we will now become familiar with how each form feels.

8:30 am -Layout of Slab and position forms for erection

Having an organized work space is essential to a successful MAS project.  Each form has its place; we will explain why each form is to be positioned in prep for erection.  The process of squaring a foundation will be explained and demonstrated.

9:00 am – Assembly of Air Form Ring

We will go over the most efficient way to lay and position the Air Form Ring. After lay out, the Air Form Ring will be assembled.

10:00 am – Position Air Form

We will demonstrate how to fold/unfold the Air form.  Air form fans and will be attached to Air Form and Manifold box. Each part on Air Form and Manifold Box will be explained.  Air Form will be attached to Air form Ring.

10:30 am – MAS™ Air Form Cable System

The Air Form Cable System will be demonstrated and assembled.

11:00 am – MAS™ Air Form Ring Attached to Slab

The Air form will be partially inflated and fasteners will be demonstrated on how to attach the Air Form Ring to the slab.  The mathematical equation of how much hold down each fastener is required to restrain will be briefed.  Each participant will understand the amount of live force held by the Air Form Ring.

11:30 am – MAS™ Air Form Ring inflated and water column test  

Air Form will be fully inflated and the use of dual air fans will be explained. Water column test will be performed.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – MAS™ SPifolding Common Arch Legs

The Air form will be deflated and inflated then used in the erection of Common Arch legs of the SPifolding system.

1:30 pm –  Complete the Assembly of MAS™ SPifolding Common Arch Legs.

Complete the Assembly of SPifolding Common Arch Legs.

2:00 pm – MAS™ Cage Form Erection

The assembly and erection of one common corner cube will be explained and preformed.

1:30 pm – MAS™ Cage Form Erection

The assembly and erection of all remaining corner cubes will be erected.

2:00 pm – MAS™ Cage Form Erection

The assembly and erection of all remaining corner cubes will be erected.

2:30 pm – MAS™ Type G Cage Form

The assembly and erection of one Type G corner cube will be explained and preformed.

3:00 pm – MAS™ SPifolding Cube corners erection

The assembly and erection of SPifolding cube corners shall be performed.

3:30 pm – MAS™ SPifolding Cube corners erection

The assembly and erection of SPifolding cube corners shall be performed.

4:00 pm – MAS™ SPifolding platform and planking system

The assembly of the SPifolding platform and planking system shall be performed.

4:30 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

We will have a complete summary of the entire day, and a brief question and answer period.

 *Depending on weather and road conditions, an extended tour is possible showing the beauty and elegance of a MAS™ model 1300G built by Highline construction.

Posted from: MAS T4A Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 1-Apr-12

MAS™ T4-B Course Outline

8:00 am – Hands on Orientation and Laboratory

This will be a quick rundown of all the general operations of a rebar setting/tying crew.

 8:30 am -Rebar sizing

Instructor will explain the use and placement of different rebar sizing on separate sections of a MAS™ structure.

9:00 am – Rebar Bending and Cut Lists

Instructor will demonstrate the correct technique used to bend Rebar following a corresponding cut lists.

9:30 am – Rebar tying, placement and use of Rebar Chairs

Instructor will demonstrate the correct technique used to place and tie Rebar using Rebar Chairs in conjunction with MAS™ Cage Forms, on different sections of a MAS™ structure.

10:30 am -Hands on use of Rebar tying tools

Each student will experience tying and placing Rebar on MAS™ Cage Forms using Rebar chairs.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – Rebar Plans and Cut Lists

At the direction of the Instructor each student will read the Rebar Cut List and use Engineered Plan Layout to install rebar. This is to be done utilizing MAS™ SPifolding and planking systems.  Instruction will be given to ensure all rebar is set to allow normal shotcret practice.

4:30 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

A summary of the entire day’s activity, and a brief question and answer period will be held.

Posted from: MAS T4B Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 1-Apr-12

MAS™ T4-C Course outline

8:00 am – Hands on orientation and Laboratory

This will be a quick rundown of all the general operations of a volumetric mixer.

 9:00 am – Sand and aggregate for quality concrete

We will review basic requirements for sand and aggregate, needed in the production of quality concrete.

9:30 am – Calibration of a volumetric mixer truck

This will be a fast review of the process required to calibrate a volumetric mixer truck. This is an essential understanding to have in order to produce consistent quality concrete.

10:30 am – Concrete production

Each student will have a chance to produce a batch of quality concrete.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – Shotcrete Pump operation and maintenance

This will be a quick rundown of all the general operations of a shotcrete pump.

1:30 pm – Production of a pump-able shotcrete mix

The slump, texture and consistency of a pump able shotcrete mix, and how this mix must be maintained.  This is a task for the pump operator/volumetric concrete producer.

2:30 pm –Concrete production practice

Each student will produce a pump able shotcrete mix in conjunction with shotcrete pump.

3:30 pm – Wash out techniques and general maintenance of a Volumetric Mixer

Wash out and required maintenance to produce consistent quality concrete.

4:30 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

A summary of the entire day’s activity, and a brief question and answer period will be held.

Posted from: MAS T4C Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 1-Apr-12

MAS™ T4-D Course outline

8:00 am – Hands on orientation and Laboratory

This will be a quick rundown of all the general operations of a shotcrete pump.

 9:00 am – Set up of shotcrete operation

We will review basic steps for a successful shotcrete operation starting with hose placement and SPifolding requirements.

10:00 am – Shotcrete Pump Safety

This will be an in-depth look at safety techniques REQUIRED to know for a safe shotcrete operation.

11:00 am – Pumping pressures and pump adjustment

We will learn how to operate a shotcrete pump and maintain good working pressures.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – Shotcrete Pump operation

Each student will operate the shotcrete pump.

2:00 pm – Shotcrete Nozzle instruction

Instructor will demonstrate proper nozzle technique.

2:30 pm – Shotcrete Nozzle practice

Each student will practice proper nozzle technique.

4:00 pm -Shotcrete pump, hose and nozzle wash out

The wash out of the entire shotcrete operation shall be performed.  And pre lubrication of hoses shall be demonstrated in preparation for next use of pump/hose.

4:30 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

A summary of the entire day’s activity, and a brief question and answer period will be held.

Posted from: MAS T4D Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 1-Apr-12

MAS™ T4-E Course outline

8:00 am – Hands on orientation and Laboratory

This will be a quick rundown of all the general operations of a Concrete Stamping/Finish crew.

 9:00 am -Set up of shotcret operation to prepare a wall for vertical concrete stamping

Students should demonstrate the skills learned in T4-D training.

10:00 am – Flow rate of shotcret pump adjusted for finish layer

Instructor is to demonstrate how to adjust the flow rate on shotcrete pump.  Instructor will demonstrate proper nozzle technique.

10:30 am – Use of a Mag trowel and Pool trowel

Instructor is to demonstrate timing and technique of Mag trowel and Pool trowel.

11:00 am – Hands on use of Mag trowel and Pool trowel

Each student should practice hands on use of a Mag trowel and Pool trowel, using each trowel to prepare the wet concrete for stamping.

12:00 pm – MAS™ Lunch

Lunch will be provided by MAS™.

1:00 pm – Preparation of concrete stamps

Instructor will demonstrate the use of liquid and powder releases in preparing concrete stamps and stamping surface.

1:30 pm – Hands On experience

Students will work with instructor and practice concrete prep and finish and stamping.

4:00 pm – Shotcret pump, hose, nozzle, stamps and finish tools clean up

The cleanup of tools, wash out and pre lubrication of pump will be preformed

4:30 pm – MAS over view/ Q&A

A summary of the entire day’s activity, and a brief question and answer period will be conducted.

Posted from: MAS T4E Course Outline v 1.1.docx – 1-Apr-12