Chapter 6 Concrete 121
Activities
1. Visit a building center or other retail outlet that sells concrete finishing
tools. Select one float, one steel trowel, one jointer, and one edging tool.
List each type of tool, the brand name, the price of each tool, and the
reason you chose that tool.
2. Visit a building center to see what type of concrete reinforcing material
they sell. Make a list of the diameter, length, and cost of the rebar that is
available. Also, look for welded wire fabric. List available sizes and cost.
3. Visit a building center and examine the available premixed concrete
products and cement. List the name of the product, the size of the bag,
and the cost.
4. Visit a construction site where concrete work is underway. Do not go
on the site. Instead, study the site from the street or sidewalk. Make a
sketch of a concrete form for a footing, driveway, sidewalk, or a concrete
wall. If you select the wall form, limit your sketch to an end or section
views.
5. Visit a construction site where concrete work is underway. Do not go on
the site. Instead, study the site from the street, or sidewalk. Make a list of
the tools and equipment that are being used to place and finish concrete.
If you do not know the name of something, make a simple sketch of the
device and write a description of what the device is used to do.