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This class will begin to introduce you to the use of precision layout and leveling instruments. Layout and leveling instruments are used extensively in modern building construction. Your ability to intelligently manipulate these devices could enhance your employment opportunities. During this course of instruction the student will use a variety of instruments to determine elevations, establish grades, layout lines, and layout angles. These instruments will include: the optical transit/level, the automatic optical level, and the electronic (laser) level, and the digital transit (theodolite). Instruction begins with a familiarization of the parts and functions of the various instruments. In the “hands-on” practice of the class students will learn how to: level and setup over a point, establish grades and determine elevations, interpret instrument setting circles and vernier scales, layout horizontal and vertical angles, use of the newer digital instruments to layout building lines and angles, use an engineer's rod to establish grades and elevations using standard record keeping procedures, learn how to read a basic architectural plot plan, and how to use the laser for the layout of interior finish construction. Instruction also includes a mini-refresher in how to reconvert architectural measurement (feet and inches) to engineering measurement (decimal feet).
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