CARP 050H - Gang Forms/Columns

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the carpentry industry. The course is an introduction to formwork types, applications, and construction methods for gang and column forms using built and manufactured forming systems. Discussions cover heavy timber gang forms and use of taper ties, bracing, and bulkhead tables. The course project includes gang and column formwork construction, assembly, and hardware using selected manufactured products. Related safety, math, and print reading will be covered in this course.