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Task D-12 Places pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems
Task Descriptor
Ironworkers (reinforcing) place pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems in concrete structures that require larger spans and more shallow slabs. They lay out the profile and place tendons and accessories. They install bursting steel and anchorages. Ironworkers (reinforcing) connect tendons to anchorages and protect exposed tendons.
D-12.01 - Lays out profile
D-12.01 - Lays out profile
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| D-12.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.01.02P |
lay out (measure and mark) anchorages, tendon profiles and position |
anchorages and tendon profiles and position are laid out (measured and marked) according to placing drawings |
Knowledge
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Learning Objectives |
| D-12.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on placing drawings
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| D-12.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to lay out profile |
- identify tools and equipment used to lay out profile, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to laying out profile
- describe procedures to lay out profile
- identify placement tolerances of tendons, anchors and supports
- describe benchmarks and elevations
- describe procedures to inspect laid out profile
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| D-12.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to lay out profile |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to lay out profile
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| D-12.01.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to laying out profile |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to laying out profile
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets, grout
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing
D-12.02 - Places tendons and accessories
D-12.02 - Places tendons and accessories
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| D-12.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, placing drawings and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-12.02.02P |
position tendons and accessories |
tendons and accessories are positioned according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings |
| D-12.02.03P |
secure tendons and accessories |
tendons and accessories are secured according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings and industry standards |
| D-12.02.04P |
identify and repair damage to ducts and tendons |
damaged ducts and tendons are identified and repaired according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings and industry standards |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tools and equipment: winch, tugger, compressor, hydraulic pusher unit, dispensing pack, grout mixer
- accessories: anchors, standees, chairs, bursting steel
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on placing drawings and engineering specifications
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| D-12.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of tendons and accessories, their characteristics and applications |
- identify tendons and accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to tendons and accessories found on placing drawings and engineering specifications
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| D-12.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to place tendons and accessories |
- identify tools and equipment used to place tendons and accessories, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to placing tendons and accessories
- describe benchmarks and elevations
- describe procedures to position and secure tendons and accessories
- describe procedures to cut tendons
- describe procedures to install tendons and accessories
- describe pre-stressed/post-tensioning installation sequences
- describe procedures to inspect for damage to ducts and tendons
- identify placement tolerances of tendons, anchors and supports
- describe procedures to store tendons and accessories
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle tendons and accessories
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| D-12.02.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to place tendons and accessories |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to place tendons and accessories
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| D-12.02.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to placing tendons and accessories |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to placing tendons and accessories
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets, grout
- accessories: anchors, standees, chairs, bursting steel
- tools and equipment: winch, tugger, compressor, hydraulic pusher unit, dispensing pack, grout mixer
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing
D-12.03 - Installs bursting steel and anchorages
D-12.03 - Installs bursting steel and anchorages
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| D-12.03.01P |
select and use tools, equipment and components |
tools, equipment and components are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.03.02P |
place, modify and tie bursting steel |
bursting steel is placed, modified and tied according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings |
| D-12.03.03P |
install anchorages |
anchorages are installed according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: blocks, wedges, anchors, spirals, hairpins, U bars, grillage
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on placing drawings and engineering specifications
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| D-12.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of bursting steel and anchorages, their components, characteristics and applications |
- identify types of bursting steel and anchorages, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to bursting steel and anchorages found on placing drawings and engineering specifications
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| D-12.03.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install bursting steel and anchorages, and their components |
- identify tools and equipment used to install bursting steel, anchorages, and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing bursting steel, anchorages, and their components
- describe procedures to place, modify, and tie bursting steel
- describe procedures to install anchorages
- identify placing tolerances
- describe procedures to inspect installed bursting steel, anchorages, and their components
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle bursting steel, anchorages, and their components
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| D-12.03.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to install bursting steel and anchorages |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to install bursting steel and anchorages
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| D-12.03.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installing bursting steel and anchorages |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installing bursting steel and anchorages
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets
- components: blocks, wedges, anchors, spirals, hairpins, U bars, grillage
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing
D-12.04 - Connects tendons to anchorages
D-12.04 - Connects tendons to anchorages
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| D-12.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-12.04.02P |
connect to anchorages |
anchorages are connected according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.04.03P |
secure wedges |
wedges are secured according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on manufacturers' specifications
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| D-12.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of tendons and anchorages, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of tendons, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of anchors, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to tendons and anchorages found on manufacturers' specifications
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| D-12.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to connect tendons to anchorages |
- identify tools and equipment used to connect tendons to anchorages, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to connecting tendons to anchorages
- describe procedures to connect tendons to anchorages
- describe fastening techniques
- describe procedures to inspect and verify connected tendons and anchorages
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle tendons and anchorages
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| D-12.04.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to connect tendons to anchorages |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to connect tendons to anchorages
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| D-12.04.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to connecting tendons to anchorages |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to connecting tendons to anchorages
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets
- types of tendons: mono-strand, multi-strand, encapsulated
- types of anchors: bearing plate, barrel (trumpet) anchor, mono-strand anchor, multi-strand anchor
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing
D-12.05 - Protects exposed tendons
D-12.05 - Protects exposed tendons
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| D-12.05.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.05.02P |
select tendon protection materials |
tendon protection materials are selected according to engineering specifications and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-12.05.03P |
identify and correct faults |
faults are identified and corrected according to industry standards and engineering specifications and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-12.05.04P |
install tendon protection materials |
tendon protection materials are installed according to engineering specifications and manufacturers' specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- tendon protection materials: marine grade tape, duct tape, heat shrink, grease/caulking, grout
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-12.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on manufacturers' specifications
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| D-12.05.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of tendons, tendon protection materials, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of tendons, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of tendon protection materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to tendons and tendon protection materials found on manufacturers' specifications
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| D-12.05.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to protect tendons |
- identify tools and equipment used to protect tendons, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to protecting tendons
- describe procedures to protect tendons
- describe procedures to inspect protected tendons
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle tendon protection materials
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| D-12.05.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to protect tendons |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to protect tendons
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| D-12.05.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to protecting tendons |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to protecting tendons
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets
- types of tendons: mono-strand, multi-strand, encapsulated
- tendon protection materials: marine grade tape, duct tape, heat shrink, grease/caulking, grout
- hazards: burns, slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing
Task D-13 Stresses tendons
Task Descriptor
Ironworkers (reinforcing) stress tendons to implement a pre-stressed or post-stressed system. They set up and remove stressing equipment. Ironworkers (reinforcing) tension, cut and cap tendons. They de-stress tendons when required.
D-13.01 - Sets up stressing equipment
D-13.01 - Sets up stressing equipment
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| D-13.01.01P |
select and use tools and stressing equipment |
tools and stressing equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-13.01.02P |
position stressing equipment |
stressing equipment is positioned according to site conditions |
| D-13.01.03P |
connect components |
components are connected according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.01.04P |
inspect stressing equipment |
stressing equipment is inspected according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: stressing jack, gauges, hoses, power supply, pump
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of stressing equipment, their components characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify types of stressing equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe limitations and operating principles of stressing equipment
- interpret information pertaining to stressing equipment found on manufacturers' specifications
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| D-13.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set up stressing equipment |
- identify tools and equipment used to set up stressing equipment, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to setting up stressing equipment
- describe procedures and sequence to set up stressing equipment
- identify power supplies
- describe procedures to inspect stressing equipment
- describe procedures to test set up stressing equipment
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle stressing equipment components
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| D-13.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training requirements to set up stressing equipment |
- identify industry training requirements to set up stressing equipment
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| D-13.01.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to setting up stressing equipment |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to setting up stressing equipment
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: stressing jack, gauges, hoses, power supply, pump
- hazards: burns, injection, slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing, potential energy (stored), hydraulic fluid under pressure, electrocution
D-13.02 - Tensions tendons
D-13.02 - Tensions tendons
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| D-13.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to manufacturers' specifications, task, and engineering specifications found on placing drawings |
| D-13.02.02P |
connect stressing equipment to tendons |
stressing equipment is connected to tendons according to placing drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.02.03P |
operate stressing equipment |
stressing equipment is operated according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
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troubleshoot hung up jack |
troubleshooting is performed to remove hung up jack according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards |
| D-13.02.05P |
document elongation and gauge readings |
elongation and gauge readings are documented according to engineering specifications, and client and industry requirements |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on placing drawings
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| D-13.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of tendons, their components, characteristics and applications |
- identify types of tendons, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe limitations and operating principles of stressing equipment
- interpret information pertaining to tensioning tendons and their components found on placing drawings
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| D-13.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to stress tendons and their components |
- identify tools and equipment used to stress tendons and their components, and describe their specifications and procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to stressing tendons and their components
- identify potential deficiencies of tendons and their components
- describe procedures to stress tendons and their components
- identify gauge pressures and elongation, and their related tolerances
- describe tendon and anchoring locking methods
- describe procedures to inspect stressed tendons and their components
- describe procedures to test stressed tendons and their components
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle materials when stressing tendons
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| D-13.02.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to tension tendons and their components |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to tension tendons and their components
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| D-13.02.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to tensioning tendons and their components |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to tensioning tendons and their components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets
- components: wedges, wedge plate, strands, jack, troubleshooting anchor
- hazards: burns, injection, slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing, potential energy (stored), hydraulic fluid under pressure, electrocution, impalement, dismemberment
D-13.03 - Cuts and caps tendons
D-13.03 - Cuts and caps tendons
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| D-13.03.01P |
select and use tools and cutting equipment |
tools and cutting equipment are selected and used according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings, manufacturers' specifications and task |
| D-13.03.02P |
cut tendons |
tendons are cut according to site conditions and engineering specifications found on placing drawings |
| D-13.03.03P |
secure caps to anchors |
anchors are secured to caps according to engineering specifications found on placing drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of caps, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of caps, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to caps found on placing drawings and manufacturers' specifications
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| D-13.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to cut and cap tendons |
- identify tools and equipment used to cut and cap tendons, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to cutting and capping tendons
- describe procedures to cut tendons
- describe procedures to cap tendons
- describe procedures to inspect cut and capped tendons
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle caps and tendons
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| D-13.03.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to cutting and capping tendons |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to cutting and capping tendons
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing, potential energy (stored), electrocution, burns
D-13.04 - Removes stressing equipment
D-13.04 - Removes stressing equipment
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| D-13.04.01P |
select and use tools, equipment and components |
tools, equipment and components are selected and used according to task |
| D-13.04.02P |
clean and maintain stressing equipment and components |
stressing equipment and components are cleaned and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications, and company policies and procedures |
| D-13.04.03P |
demobilize and store stressing equipment |
stressing equipment is demobilized and stored according to manufacturers’ specifications, and company policies and procedures |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: stressing jacks, gauges, hoses, power supply, pump
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of stressing equipment, their components, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify types of stressing equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe limitations and operating principles of stressing equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to stressing equipment and their components found on placing drawings and manufacturers' specifications
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| D-13.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to remove stressing equipment and their components |
- identify tools and equipment used to remove stressing equipment and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to removing stressing equipment and their components
- describe procedures to clean and maintain stressing equipment, and their components
- describe procedures to demobilize and store stressing equipment, and their components
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| D-13.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to remove stressing equipment |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to remove stressing equipment
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| D-13.04.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to removing stressing equipment |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to removing stressing equipment
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: stressing jacks, gauges, hoses, power supply, pump
- hazards: slips, trips, falls, struck by material, sharp edges (cuts), overexertion, abrasions, pinching, crushing, potential energy (stored), hydraulic fluid under pressure, electrocution, punctures
D-13.05 - De-stresses tendons
D-13.05 - De-stresses tendons
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| D-13.05.01P |
identify and control potential hazards |
potential hazards are identified and controlled according to site conditions, jurisdictional regulations, company policies and procedures, manufacturers’ specifications, codes, and task |
| D-13.05.02P |
select and use tools, equipment and components |
tools, equipment and components are selected and used according to task |
| D-13.05.03P |
connect stressing equipment and components to tendons |
stressing equipment and components are connected to tendons according to placing drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.05.04P |
operate stressing equipment and components |
stressing equipment and components are operated according to placing drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.05.05P |
document destressing results |
destressing results are documented according to engineering specifications, and company policies and procedures |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- hazards: equipment failure, material failure, danger zones, hydraulic fluid under pressure, punctures
- components: wedges, wedge plate, strands, jacks, de-tensioning tool, jack feet
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, their materials, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems and pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials found on drawings and engineering specifications
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| D-13.05.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of tendons, their components, characteristics and applications |
- identify types of tendons, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe limitations and operating principles of stressing equipment
- interpret information pertaining to tensioning tendons and their components found on placing drawings and manufacturers' specifications
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| D-13.05.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to de-stress tendons and their components |
- identify tools and equipment used to de-stress tendons and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to de-stressing tendons and their components
- identify potential deficiencies of tendons and their components
- identify gauge pressures
- describe tendon locking methods
- describe procedures to de-stress tendons and their components
- describe procedures to dispose of and recycle materials when de-stressing tendons and their components
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| D-13.05.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to de-stress tendons and their components |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to de-stress tendons and their components
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| D-13.05.05L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to de-stressing tendons and their components |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to de-stressing tendons and their components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems: bonded, un-bonded, mono-strand, multi-strand, thread bar
- pre-stressed/post-tensioning materials: duct, strand, bar, anchor assembly, funnels, connectors, inlets, outlets
- components: wedges, wedge plate, strands, jacks, de-tensioning tool, jack feet
- hazards: equipment failure, material failure, danger zones, hydraulic fluid under pressure, punctures
Task D-14 Grouts tendons
Task Descriptor
Ironworkers (reinforcing) install grout in bonded post-tensioning systems. They set-up, use and maintain grouting equipment. Ironworkers (reinforcing) install grout into tendon ducts to provide a mechanical bond as well as corrosion protection to finalize the post-tensioning system installation.
D-14.01 - Sets up grouting equipment
D-14.01 - Sets up grouting equipment
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Skills
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-14.01.01P |
select and use tools, grouting equipment and components |
tools, grouting equipment and components are selected and used according to task and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-14.01.02P |
set up grouting equipment and components |
grouting equipment and components are set up according to manufacturers’ specifications and placing drawings |
| D-14.01.03P |
test systems and grouting equipment |
systems and grouting equipment are tested according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.01.04P |
identify and clear obstructions in ducts and hoses |
obstructions in ducts and hoses are identified and cleared according to industry standards and jurisdictional regulations |
| D-14.01.05P |
organize grouting material |
grouting material is organized according to placing drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.01.06P |
clean and maintain grouting equipment |
grouting equipment is cleaned and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications, and company policies and procedures |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: mixer, pump, air vent, grout lines, air compressor, anchors
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-14.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of grouting equipment, their components, characteristics, applications and operation |
- identify types of grouting equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe operating principles of grouting equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to grouting equipment found on placing drawings and manufacturers' specifications
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| D-14.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set up grouting equipment and their components |
- identify tools and equipment used to set up grouting equipment and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to setting up grouting equipment and their components
- describe procedures to set up grouting equipment and their components
- describe procedures to inspect set up of grouting equipment and their components
- describe procedures to test systems and grouting equipment
- describe procedures to dispose of grout
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| D-14.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to set up grouting equipment |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to set up grouting equipment
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| D-14.01.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to set up grouting equipment |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to set up grouting equipment
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- components: mixer, pump, air vent, grout lines, air compressor, anchors
- hazards: moving equipment parts, compressed air, chemical burns, working at heights, electrocution, punctures, trips, cuts
D-14.02 - Installs grout
D-14.02 - Installs grout
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-14.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers' specifications |
| D-14.02.02P |
operate grouting equipment |
grouting equipment is operated according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.03P |
mix grout |
grout is mixed according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.04P |
test grout |
grout is tested according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.05P |
install grout |
grout is installed according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.06P |
troubleshoot grouting systems |
troubleshooting of grouting systems is performed according to industry practices, and engineering and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.07P |
clean and maintain grouting equipment |
grouting equipment is cleaned and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications, and company policies and procedures |
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-14.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of grout, their characteristics and applications |
- identify types of grout, and describe their characteristics and applications
- interpret information pertaining to grout found on drawings and specifications
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| D-14.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install grout |
- identify grouting tools and equipment, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing grout
- describe procedures to measure quantities and ratios
- describe procedures and sequencing of mixing
- describe procedures to install grout
- describe procedures to inspect installed grout
- describe procedures to test installed grout
- describe procedures to clean and maintain grouting tools and equipment
- describe procedures to dispose of grout
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| D-14.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of industry training and certification requirements to install grout |
- identify industry training and certification requirements to install grout
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| D-14.02.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements pertaining to installing grout |
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installing grout
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- hazards: moving equipment parts, compressed air, chemical burns, working at heights, silica