Concrete Patio Project

Concrete Patio Project

Adam Kroeger

MG375

1 February 2008

STATEMENT OF WORK

Concrete Patio Project

Objective:

To pour a concrete patio recreational are in my backyard.

Start Date: April 1 2008

End Date: May 31 2008

Milestones:

1. Get measurements and draw a patio plan

2. Assess what materials I will need for this endeavor.

3. Purchase all supplies.

4. Build concrete form out of wood.

5. Dig flat area where patio will lay.

6. Prep patio area

7. Pour concrete.

8. Cover patio and allow surface to settle.

Concrete Patio Project

Work Breakdown Structure

1 Get measurements and draw a patio plan.

1.1 Measure area in backyard for where patio will go.

1.1.1 Get measuring tape from kitchen drawer

1.1.2 Get rope and stakes from the garage

1.1.3 Rope off area where I want the patio to go.

1.1.4 Measure the length of the area.

1.1.5 Measure the width of the area.

1.1.6 Write down the measurements.

1.2 Draw patio plan

1.2.1 Draw rectangular patio with measurements on paper.

1.2.2 Multiply length and width of patio area to get the square footage.

2 Assess what materials I will need.

2.1 Using Home Depot book, figure out which materials I need.

2.1.1 Figure out which tools I still need.

2.1.2 Figure out how many bags of concrete I need based on square footage.

2.2 Compose a shopping list

2.2.1 Compute costs

2.2.2 Report costs to wife to get her approval.

3 Purchase all supplies.

3.1.1 Go to Home Depot.

3.1.2 Buy all new tools needed.

3.1.3 Buy concrete

3.1.4 Load concrete into truck..

3.1.5 Drive home.

3.2 Unload car

3.2.1 Get wife to help carry supplies

3.2.2 Carry supplies to shed

4 Build concrete form

4.1 Pull materials out of shed

4.1.1 Get 2x4s

4.1.2 Get drill and screws

4.2 Build form based on plan

4.2.1 Cut 2x4s to correct length based on my plans

4.2.2 Screw together with supports

5 Dig flat area where patio will lay

5.1 Dig trench 6 inches deep

5.1.1 Get shovel from shed

5.1.2 Begin digging in patio area 6 inches deep

5.2 Level area

5.2.1 Use level to see how flat my area is

5.2.2 Place dirt back into area to make it smooth

5.2.3 Use level again to see how flat area is

5.2.4 Repeat process until area is flat

5.2.5 Place wire mesh under where the concrete will pour

6 Prep patio area

6.1 Get concrete form from shed

6.2 Place form onto flattened area

6.3 Adjust form until it’s in the right area and flat

7 Pour concrete

7.1 Get materials

7.1.1 Get concrete

7.1.2 Get hose prepped

7.1.3 Get wheelbarrow

7.2 Mix concrete and water in wheelbarrow

7.3 Pour concrete on to surface

7.4 Use 2x4 to flatten out concrete

7.5 Stamp edges of patio area

8 Cover and allow surface to settle.

8.1 Cover patio with tarp

8.2 Allow surface to settle for one week

Project Schedule

Concrete Patio Project

Adam Kroeger

Activity Designation ImmediatePredecessors Time (Days)

Measure Area/ Draw Patio Plan A none 1

Determine