THIS PAMPHLET DISCUSSES THE ALTERNATIVE METHODS, APPLICATIONS, AND TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OFF-STREET PAVING AND PLAY AREAS. OFF-STREET PAVING INCLUDES--(1) ASPHALT-PAVED PARKING AREAS, (2) ROOF DECK PARKING AREAS, (3) ASPHALT-PAVED DRIVEWAYS, (4) ASPHALT-PAVED SERVICE STATION LOTS, AND (5) SIDEWALKS. THE DISCUSSION OF PLAY AREAS…

Guidelines are offered for the building or adapting of space to create ideal dance facilities, and for equipping and maintaining the facility. (JD)

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS CAN BE USED TO IMPROVE TEACHER EDUCATION. A MULTI-STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROJECT PLANS AND DEVELOPS PROGRAMS FOR MICROTEACHING WITH THE HELP OF VIDEOTAPE RECORDERS (VTR). MICROTEACHING, THE ISOLATION OF SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE TEACHING TASK, ENABLES TRAINEES TO FOCUS ON AND ACQUIRE TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUCTION WITH THE…

There is little question that, over the next decade, the military services are going to be committing significant resources to developing simulators for use in maintenance training courses. The arguments for such a direction are persuasive, particularly in terms of training dollar savings. This paper reviews the past R&D on maintenance training,…

Educational Facilities Laboratories is developing a computer-based technical service--The Public Schools Energy Conservation Service (PSECS). As presently envisioned, PSECS would be capable of providing each participating district with information in five areas: (1) guidelines and instruction for establishing an energy usage data base; (2) a…

The rate training manual and nonresident career course presents materials for individualized study that will assist Aviation Structural Mechanics in Hydraulics (AMH) in meeting the occupational requirements of their rating. The study materials seek to improve job skills among Navy petty officers in conjunction with their on-the-job training as…

Several factors affecting school ground maintenance, including accessibility, site size, topography, exposure, and soil conditions, are discussed. Consideration is also given to site planning, maintenance materials, lawn development, and selection of maintenance equipment. (FS)

Joint use of school and community facilities is considered in a collection of reports organized under the following general headings--(1) cooperative planning for creative learning, living and leisure, (2) design for learning, living and leisure, and (3) balancing quality and economy in schoolhouse planning. (FS)

The purpose of this guide is to assist specifiers in properly specifying carpet made of Monsanto Acrilan acrylic fiber. As carpet is used in an expanding range of applications, it must meet increasing and varying regulatory requirements. Performance needs vary with the type of environment in which the carpet is installed. Carpet construction must…

The purpose of this guide is to assist specifiers in properly specifying carpet made of Monsanto Ultron advanced generation nylon fiber. The guide describes a variety of conditions that should be considered in arriving at the proper selection and provides reference information and data, ranging from varying regulatory requirements, performance and…

The savings were effected in the areas of transportation, maintenance, and operations. (IRT)

Discussed are three recommended methods of tank disinfection as approved by the Standards Council and the AWWA for tanks constructed of all types of material, including concrete and fiberglass. (CS)

Use of carpeting in educational buildings has become the rule rather than the exception. Guidelines include a checklist of how to remove specific stains and spills. (Author/MLF)

Maintenance budgets in Seattle's neighborhood park system have been kept low through a program of work contracting that delegates routine park maintenance responsibilities to workers hired part time by the local neighborhood committees. (MJB)

Broward County, Florida, was one of the first districts to carpet its schools. The performance and maintenance of the district's carpeting are reported. (Author/MLF)