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Building Layout

The document outlines a procedure for establishing a building layout, detailing steps from marking boundaries to excavating the foundation. It includes specific measurements and techniques, such as using a 3:4:5 triangle for squaring corners. Additionally, it lists the tools and equipment required for the process.

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Building Layout

The document outlines a procedure for establishing a building layout, detailing steps from marking boundaries to excavating the foundation. It includes specific measurements and techniques, such as using a 3:4:5 triangle for squaring corners. Additionally, it lists the tools and equipment required for the process.

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Building Layout

Name: Tsid Jorane Forbes

Class: 5Tech-2

Date: October 3rd, 2024

Exam Year: 2025


Procedure

1. Mark off a given distance from the boundary line.

2. Using the given measurement, establish the first corner off proposed

building and drive peg.

3. To establish our second corner, measure the distance from the first corner

to the second corner (6.1m from the first corner)

4. Using the 3:4:5 triangle, establish square at the first corner

5. Make a measurement of 4.3m to establish our third corner*

6. By using the measurement of the width and length establish the fourth

corner drive peg.

7. Cord off the four points representing the building line

8. Check the squareness of the building by using the diagonals and framing

square.

9. At an appropriate distance from the building line drive stake

10. Transfer the datum point to the profile board using the line level and

cord.

11. Mount the profile board

12. Using the spirit level and the cord line transfer the building line to profile

board.
13. Mark off block position and foundation position.

14. Using screws and nails to represent the position of the wall and trench.

15. Use cords to represent the wall and bock position.

16. Excavate.
Tools/ Equipments used:

• Screws

• Spirit Level

• Line Level

• Sledgehammer

• Dill

• Miter Saw

• Wood

• Masonry Cord/ Line

• Measuring Tape

• Try Square

• Nails

• Meter Tape

• Claw Hammer

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