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Construction 2111: Essential Pool Construction
Introduction to Construction 2111
Course Description, Learning Outcomes, and Course Requirements (3:23)
Manual Introduction
Pre-Course Declaration
UNIT A: Construction Documents and Drawing Standards
Unit A Reading
Section 1: Terms and Definitions Part 1 (11:48)
Section 2: Terms and Definitions Part 2 (15:00)
Section 3: Drawing Guidelines and Titleblock (14:17)
Section 4: Minimum Construction Document Requirements & Contracts (26:24)
Unit A Quiz
UNIT B: Pool and Spa Anatomy
Unit B Reading
Section 1: Structural Elements of a Reinforced Concrete Pool (19:37)
Section 2: Diagram of Mechanical Elements of Pools & Spas Part 1 (24:44)
Section 3: Diagram of Mechanical Elements of Pools & Spas Part 2 (23:08)
Unit B Quiz
UNIT C: Geotechnical Soils Groundwork
Unit C Reading
Section 1: Pools and Soils Overview (14:17)
Section 2: Pools and Soils Definitions Part 1 (25:44)
Section 3: Pools and Soils Definitions Part 2 (12:22)
Section 4: Pools and Soils Definitions Part 3 and Site Evaluations (13:22)
Unit C Quiz
UNIT D: Geotechnical Considerations & Best Practices
Unit D Reading
Section 1: Common Pool Problems Part 1 (11:44)
Section 2: Common Pool Problems Part 2 - Descending Slopes and Filled Canyon Examples (16:19)
Section 3: Common Pool Problems Part 3 - Groundwater and Hydrostatic Lift - and Shell & Decking Design (21:34)
Section 4: Inspections and Case Studies (15:18)
Unit D Quiz
UNIT E: Structures and Material Science
Unit E Reading
Section 1: Structural Engineering Overview (16:48)
Section 2: Terms and Definitions (29:37)
Section 3: Forces on a Pool Wall and Reinforcement (21:16)
Section 4: Isolation Joints and Beam Stress (14:01)
Unit E Quiz
UNIT F: Structural Design & Codes
Unit F Reading
Section 1: Compressive Strength (15:56)
Section 2: Reinforcement and Walls (13:20)
Section 3: Steel Considerations Part 1 (18:29)
Section 4: Steel Considerations Part 2 (11:44)
Unit F Quiz
UNIT G: Plumbing Safety & Design
Unit G Reading
Section 1: Fluid Engineering Overview (12:59)
Section 2: Fluid Engineering Physics - Velocity and Pressure (11:35)
Section 3: Fluid Engineering Physics - Velocity Limits, Flow Rate, and Pipe Specifications Chart (20:27)
Section 4: Fluid Engineering Physics - Friction and Head Loss (23:22)
Unit G Quiz
UNIT H: Plumbing & Equipment
Unit H Reading
Section 1: Pipe (19:28)
Section 2: Suction Outlets and Trenches (23:03)
Section 3: Measuring and Installing Plumbing (11:38)
Section 4: Details and Practical Examples (19:36)
Unit H Quiz
UNIT I: Electrical Terminology & Safety
Unit I Reading
Section 1: The Importance of Electrical Engineering Knowledge to Pool Builders (9:12)
Section 2: Terms and Definitions Part 1 (16:14)
Section 3: Terms and Definitions Part 2 (27:48)
Section 4: Requirements, Motors, and Watts (10:10)
Unit I Quiz
UNIT J: Electrical Design & Construction Details
Unit J Reading
Section 1: Equipotential Bonding (17:20)
Section 2: Low Voltage Lighting and Wire Sizing (10:30)
Section 3: Voltage Drop and Basic Service Load Calculation (13:06)
Section 4: Service Load Calculation and Charts (16:20)
Unit J Quiz
UNIT K: Grading & Excavation Equipment & Procedures
Unit K Reading
Section 1: Excavation and Forming Specifications (15:57)
Section 2: Equipment (12:23)
Section 3: Excavation and Soil (20:01)
Unit K Quiz
UNIT L: Geometric and Curvilinear Layout
Unit L Reading
Section 1: Pre-Construction Work and Layout (17:52)
Section 2: Dig Alert and Elevation Control (22:34)
Unit L Quiz
UNIT O: Reinforcing Steel Installation
Unit O Reading
Section 1: Reinforcing Steel Overview and Steel Specifications (17:07)
Section 2: Details, Layouts, and Diagrams (13:10)
Section 3: Practical Examples Part 1 (15:34)
Section 4: Practical Examples Part 2 & What Not To Do (14:52)
Unit O Quiz
UNIT P: Equipment Pad & Utilities
Unit P Reading
Section 1: Equipment Pad Considerations and Details (17:55)
Section 2: Equipment Pad Examples (14:31)
Section 3: Potable Water and Drainage (15:05)
Section 4: Propane and Natural Gas (10:40)
Section 5: Internet, Automation, and Additional Utilities (31:06)
Unit P Quiz
UNIT Q: Concrete Science and Shotcrete Process
Unit Q Reading
Section 1: The Shotcrete Process and What Is Concrete? (15:17)
Section 2: Dry Mix Shotcrete and Wet Mix Shotcrete (14:47)
Section 3: Shotcrete Materials (16:00)
Section 4: Shotcrete Equipment (14:26)
Unit Q Quiz
UNIT R: Shotcrete Application
Unit R Reading
Section 1: Shotcrete Application Technique (14:26)
Section 2: Further Shotcrete Application Examples and Results (12:26)
Section 3: Questionable Practices (16:54)
Section 4: Curing (17:44)
Unit R Quiz
UNIT S: Waterproofing Science & Application
Unit S Reading
Section 1: Types of Waterproofing (14:08)
Section 2: Surface Preparation (8:09)
Section 3: Admixtures (16:11)
Unit S Quiz
UNIT T: Tile & Coping
Unit T Reading
Section 1: Tile and Coping Overview (12:20)
Section 2: Tile and Coping Application (13:41)
Section 3: Different Levels Used in Tile and Coping Application (8:03)
Unit T Quiz
UNIT U: Drainage & Decking
Unit U Reading
Section 1: Concrete (17:01)
Section 2: Steel and Cracking Concrete (19:24)
Section 3: Joints (16:57)
Section 4: Ways to Reduce Cracks (21:14)
Unit U Quiz
UNIT V: Pre-Plaster Preparation
Unit V Reading
Section 1: Shell Preparation (14:30)
Section 2: Equipment and Client Preparation (12:58)
Section 3: Coordinating with your Service Company (17:08)
Unit V Quiz
UNIT W: Cementitious Interior Finishes
Unit W Reading
Section 1: Types of Finishes (15:36)
Section 2: Preparation, Transport, and Application (16:46)
Section 3: The Three C's - Compression, Compaction, Consolidation (14:17)
Section 4: Start-up and Short Term Issues (10:51)
Section 5: Long Term Issues and Common Problems (18:47)
Unit W Quiz
UNIT X: Startup, Punchlist & Project Closeout
Unit X Reading
Section 1: Startup, Punchlist & Project Closeout (27:03)
Unit X Quiz
Course Conclusion
Manual Outro
Course Completion Declaration
Course Evaluation and Next Steps
Section 1: The Importance of Electrical Engineering Knowledge to Pool Builders
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