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MODULE 78207-04 – MEANS AND METHODS
1. Explain the various types of soils and how they are classified.
2. Interpret a soil survey.
3. Examine and classify soil samples.
4. Describe how various types of soils will behave in excavations.
5. State the safety precautions associated with working in or near trenches.
6. Describe how trenches are reinforced to prevent cave-ins.
7. Explain how footings and piers are laid out and formed.
8. Perform selected layout procedures:
- Building corners
- Columns
- Walls
- Embedments
- Stairs
