SURV 2600 - Advanced Construction Layout Surveying 2

Credits: 3.00
(5 contact hrs)
This course continues to expand the principles of construction layout surveying related to buildings, sitework, utilities and roadways. Students will learn to use state-of-the-art electronic surveying equipment. South Campus.

Pre & Co Requisite(s): Prerequisite: ATBC-1510 Prerequisite: SURV-1200

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate knowledge of Construction Surveys.

Objectives

Perform horizontal cure layout.
Perform vertical curve layout.
Perform pipeline layout with grades.
Perform building layout.
Perform highway layout.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate knowledge of As-Built Surveys.

Objectives

Perform conventional.
Explain the use of laser scanning for as-builts.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Overview of course and review of units of measure and review of geometric and trigonometric terms.
Reading and interpreting construction plans.
Use of grade stakes for construction and application of laser beams in construction.
Computation of horizontal curves for highway layout.
Computation of spiral curves and their application.
Computation of vertical curves and their application.
Developing procedures for recognizing and controlling errors in field layouts.
MID‐SEMESTER EVALUATION
Reading blueprints for building and bridge layout.
Developing coordinate systems.
Inversing coordinates and radiating control.
Use of E.D.M. equipment and total stations.
Developing checks for field computations and layout.
Slope staking for ditch or highway.
Instrument care and adjustment.
FINAL EVALUATION.

Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088