SURVEYOR SURVEYING ENGINEERING TRAINING COURSE BOOK CD

Construction Engineering & Surveying Training Course

CONTENTS

Comprehensive 2-Volume Set

Construction Engineering and Survey Training
Volume I (510 Pages)

Chapter 1 - Construction Methods And Materials: Heavy Construction

Abutments
Intermediate Supports
Superstructure
Foundations And Piles
Pile Construction
Bearing Piles
Waterfront Structures
Stable-Shoreline Structures
Wharfage Structures
Timber Fasteners And Connectors
Timber Connectors
Structural Steel
Structural Steel Shapes
Steel Frame Structures
Bridges
Towers
Structural Steel Connectors
Pins

Chapter 2 - Construction Methods & Materials:Electrical & Mechanical  Systems

Transmission System
Primary Feeders
Primary Mains
Control And Protective Devices
Conductor Supports
Electrical Distribution Drawings
Electrical Details
Water Sources And Treatment
Distribution System Elements And Accessories
Distribution System Layout
Hydrant Locations
Wastewater Systems
Design

Chapter 3 - Horizontal Construction

 Survey
 Road Plan
 Road Profile
 Road Dimensions
 Sequence Of Construction
 Typical Section
 Preliminary Cross Section
 Drainage
 Roadway Ditches
 Interceptor Ditches
 Airfields
 Subbase And Base Course
 Materials
 

Chapter 4 - Project Drawings

Architectural Divis1on
Electrical Division
Fire Protection Division
Heating System
Steam-Heating Systems
Ventilating Systems
Checking And Editing Construction Drawings
Checking And Editing Construction Drawings - Continued

Chapter 5 -  Specification/Material Estimating/Advanced Base Planning

Project Specifications
Guidance
Use Of Drawings And Specifications
Sources Of Error
Concrete
Advanced Base Planning

Chapter 6 -  Care And Adjustment Of Surveying Equipment

Instrument Adjustments And Repairs
Engineer?s Level Adjustments
Adjusting The Level Tube
Transit Adjustments
Adjusting The Plate Bubbles
Adjusting The Horizontal Axis
Adjusting The Telescope Level
Minor Repairs And Replacement Procedures

Chapter 7 - Indirect Leveling/Level And Traverse Computations

Trigonometric Leveling
Level And Traverse Computations
Level Computations
Calculating The Allowable Error
Traverse Computations
Checking And Reducing Distances
Linear Error Of Closure
Traverse Tables/Adjusting Bearings And Distances
Plane Coordinates
Computing Areas
Area By Trapezoidal Formula
Area By Planimeter
Parcels That Include Curves
Plotting Horizontal Control
Plotting Angles From Tangents
Plotting By Coordinates
Mistakes In Computations
Outsized Latitude And/Or Departure Error Of Closure

Chater 8 - Topographic Surveying And Mapping

Vertical Control
Locating Details By Transit And Stadia
Stadia Interval
Figure 8-5.-Stadia Interval?Inclined Sight.
Distance And Elevation For Inclined Sights
Approximate Forms Of Stadia Formulas
Field Procedures
Topographic Mapping
Ground Point Systems
Grid Coordinate System
Cross Refiles
Characteristics Of Contour Lines
Map Scales And Contour Intervals
Contour Map Construction
Interpolating Contour Lines
General Requirements For Topographic Maps

Chapter 9 - Plane-Table Topography And Map Projection

Orientation Methods
Backlighting
Three-Point Method
Point Location
Values Of Plane-Table Method
Plane-Table Pointers
Development Of A Topographic Map
Map Projection
Mercator Projection
Universal Transverse Mercator Military Grid
Universal Transverse Mercator Military Grid - Continued
Conic Projection
Conformality
Polyconic Projection
Lambert Conformal Conic Projection

Chapter 10 - Engineering And Land Surveys

Pole Line Surveys
Route Surveys For Drainage
Artificial Drainage
Other Route Surveys
Earthwork Computations
Area Of Five-Level Or Irregular Section
Earthwork Volume
Construction Surveys
Culverts And Bridges
Laser Method Of Laying Pipe
Construction Sheets
Airfield Surveys
Waterfront Surveys
Offshore Location By Chaining
Offshore Location By Triangulation
Land Surveying
By Rectangular System
Job Requirements Of The Land Surveyor
Land Survey General Procedure
Plats Of Surveyed Lands
Land Survey Precision

Chapter 11 -  Horizontal And Vertical Curves

Types Of Horizontal Curves
Elements Of A Horizontal Curve.
Degree Of Curvature
Degree Of Curve (Chord Definition)
Curve Formulas
Deflection Angles And Chords
Solving And Laying Out A Simple Curve
Solving A Simple Curve - Continued
Simple Curve Layout
Field Notes
Vertical Curves
Elements Of Vertical Curves
Symmetrical Vertical Curves
Symmetrical Vertical Curves - Continued
Unsymmetrical Vertical Curves
Checking The Computation By Plotting
Using A Profile Work Sheet

Chapter 12 -  Electronic Surveying Equipment

Direction Of Edm Measured Lines
Reduction Of Slope Distance
Slope Reduction Using The Vertical Angle - Continued
Electronic Positioning Systems
Laser Equipment
Laser Rod

Chapter 13 - Materials Testing

Sample Preparation And Compaction Procedures
Data And Calculations
Density Tests
Calibration
Site Preparation
Bearing Tests
Cbr Test Equipment And Tools
Preparation Of Test Samples
Hydrometer Analysis
Calculations
Concrete And Concrete Testing
Identification Of Cement
Types Of Aggregate
Tests For Aggregates
Tests For Soundness
Test For Undesirable Lightweight Material
Specific Gravity And Absorption, Fine Aggregate
Admixtures
Curing
Concrete Testing
Unit Weight
Other Concrete Strength Tests
Bitumens And Bituminous-Materials Testing
Cutbacks
Characteristics And Uses Of Bitumens
Field Identification Of Bitumens
Laboratory Tests Of Bitumens
Identification Tests
Flash Point Tests
Tests On Aggregate
Test For Mineral Dust
Mix Design Tests
Density And Voids Determination
Hazardous-Material Precautions

Chapter 14 - Technical Administration And Supervision

Labour Distribution Reports And Timekeeping
Deployment Completion Report
Drafting Room Layout
Engineering Technical Library
Training Of Drafters
Field Engineering Section
Work Assignments
Procedures For Checking Field Notes
Materials Testing Section
Work Assignments

Chapter 15 - Field Astronomy And Triangulation

Elements Of Field Astronomy
Celestial System Of Coordinates
Astronomical Triangle
Declination
Local Hour Angle (Lha)
Polar Distance
Latitude By Altitude Of The Sun At Noon
Sun Observations For Azimuth
Time And Date
Field Procedure
Observations On Polaris Or Other Stars
Triangulation
Types Of Triangulation Networks
Chain Of Quadrilaterals
Triangulation Stations, Signals, And Instrument Supports
Triangulation Procedures
Reconnaissance
Base Line Measurement
Computations
Adjusting A Chain Of Quadrilaterals
Checking For Precision
Average Triangle Closure
Locations Of Points
Coordinates

Chapter 16 - Soils: Surveying And Exploration/Classification/Field Identification

Base Map Surveys
Pedological Surveys
Soil Surveys
Objectives Of A Soil Survey
Sources Of Information
Field Observations
Planning Field Explorations
Recommended Procedures For Soil Surveys
Soil Classification
Borderline Soils
Fine-Grained Soils
Coefficient Of Curvature
Field Identification
Visual Examination
Breaking Or Dry-Strength Test
Roll Or Thread Test
Bite Or Grit Test

Chapter 17 - Mix Design: Concrete And Asphalt

Entrained Air
Trial Batch Method
Example Using Trial Batch Method
Adjusting For Slump And Air Content
Example Using Absolute Volume Method
Example Using Absolute Volume Method - Continued
Variation In Mixtures
Materials Estimation
Bituminous Mix Design
General Procedures And Guidelines
Aggregate Blending Limits
Job-Mix Formula (Ac Mixes)
Surface Area Method Of Mix Design

Chapter 18 - Soil Stabilization

Mechanical Method
Bituminous
Soil-Cement Stabilization
Soil-Cement Tests
Bituminous Stabilization
Types Of Bitumen
Questions

Construction Engineering and Survey Training
Volume II (761 pages)

Chapter 1 - Mathematics And Units Of Measurement

Types Of Numbers
Decimal Equivalents
Powers, Roots, Exponents, And Radicals
Arithmetic Extraction Of Square Roots
Reciprocals
Ratio And Proportion
Geometry
Determining Areas
Area Of A Triangle
Area Of A Rhombus Or Rhomboid
Area By Reducing To Triangles
Area Of An Ellipse
Determining Volumes
Volume Of A Prism
Trigonometry
Functions Of Angles
Functions And Cofunctions
Functions Of Angles In A Right Triangle
Methods Of Solving Triangles
Acute Angle Of Right Triangle By Sine Or Cosine
Solution By Laws Of Cosines
The Ambiguous Case
Determination Of Angle From Three Known Sides
Scientific Pocket Calculator
Hints On Computing
Units Of Linear Measurement
Units Of Area Measurement
Units Of Weight
More Units Of Measurement
Pressure Measurement
Electrical Measure
Mechanical Power Measure
Conversion Of Units
Conversion Of Units - Continued

Chapter 2 -  Drafting Equipment

Engineering Charts And Graphs
Drafting Equipment
Drafting Media - Continued
Drafting Pencils
Drafting Tables With Boards
T Squares
Parallel Straightedge
Triangles
Adjustable Triangles
Drawing Instrument Sets
Dividers
Drop Bow Pen
Beam Compass
Proportional Dividers
Architect?s Scale
Engineer?s Scale
Engineer?s Scale - Continued
Map Measures And Scale Indicators
Drafting Templates
Freehand Lettering Pens
Drawing Ink
Other Tools

Chapter 3 - Drafting: Fundamentals And Techniques; Reproduction Process

Your Equipment And Materials
Basic Drafting Techniques
Attachment Of Paper To The Board
Vertical Lines
Parallel And Perpendicular Lines
Use Of The Compass - Continued
Use Of The French Curve
Use Of Drafting Templates
Use Of The Drafting Scale
Drawing Formats
Sheet Layout
Examples Of Title Blocks Used On Drawings Prepared By Naval Construction Battalion
Satisfactory To Block
Format Used In Preparing Revision Blocks
Use Of Line Characteristics And Conventions
Use Of Line Characteristics And Conventions?Continued
Construction Lines
Dimension Lines
Break Lines
Phantom Lines
Viewing Or Cutting Plane Lines
Order Of Penciling
Order Of Inking
Freehand Lettering
Ames Lettering Instrument
Spacing Between Guidelines
Straight-Line Capitals
Curved- And Straight-Line Combinations
Numerals And Fractions
Inclined Lettering
Composition Of Lettering
Line Spacing
Mechanical Lettering
Templates
Line Weights
Spacing And Centering
Lettering System
Reproduction Room
Exploded View Of The Blu-Ray Model 842 Whiteprinter
Warning
Troubleshooting
Ozalid
Principles Of Operation
Ammonia Flow System
Cooling And Exhaust System
Reproduction Materials
Summary

Chapter 4 - Drafting: Geometric Construction

Bisection Of A Line
Transfer Of An Angle
Bisection Of An Angle
Equilateral Triangle
Square: Given Length Of Side
Square Circumscribed On A Given Inscribed Circle
Any Regular Polygon With A Given Length Of Side
Regular Pentagon On A Given Inscribed Circle
Circle Through Three Points
Line Tangent To A Given Point On A Circle
Circular Arc Tangent To Two Other Circular Area
Compound Curves
Reverse, Or Ogee, Curve
Ellipse By Pin-And-String Method
Ellipse By Four-Center Method

Chapter 5 - Drafting: Projections And Sketching

Basic Orthographic Projection
Orthographic Projection
Third-Angle Projection
A Third-Angle Projection Brought Into A Single Plane
Use Of A Miter Line
American Standard Arrangement Of Views In A Six-View Third-Angle Multi-View Projection
Proper Spacing Of Views
Improved Spacing For Three-View Projection Of Object Shown In Figure 5-18
Multi-View Analysis Of A Third-Angle Orthographic Projection
Two-View Multi-View Projections
Normal And Non-Normal Lines
Auxiliary Views
Projection Of Left Side Auxiliary View
Auxiliary Views
Auxiliary Section
Use Of Revolutions
Sectioning Techniques
Use Of Partial Or Broken Section
Axonometric Projection
Isometric Projection Of A Cube
Drawing An Angle In Isometric
Noncircular Curves In Isometric
Diagonal Hatching In Isometric
Cavalier Projection
Oblique Drawing Techniques
Angles In Oblique
Circles In Oblique
Sketching
Sketching Straight Lines
Sketching Angles By Visual Comparison
Steps In Sketching A Circle
Construction Lines
Pictorial Sketches
Sketching A Rectangular Block
Overlay Sketches
Summary

Chapter 6 - Wood And Light Frame Structures

Common Woods
Nominal And Dressed Sizes Of Lumber
Laminated Lumber
Grain Direction In A Sheet Of Plywood
Identification Stamps
Special-Purpose Plywood
Common Wood Substitute
Wall Framing Used In Platform Construction
Sill Framing And Layout
Eastern Sill Assembly
Floor Framing
Framing Around Floor Openings
Typical Floor Framing With Subflooring
Parts Of A Wall Frame, Showing Headers
Roof Framing
Rafter Layout
Rafter Terms
Layout Of A Collar Tie
Flat And Shed Roof Framings
Framing Of Gable Dormer Without Sidewalls
Types Of Jack Rafters
Building Finish
Application Of Plywood Roof Sheathing
Exterior Trim
Open Cornice Without A Fascia Board
Wall Sheathing
Vertical Board Siding
Use Of Flashing At Building Line On Built-Up Roof
Gutters And Downspouts
Formed Metal Gutters
Application Of Vertical Paneling
Insulation And Vapor Barriers
Stairs
Kickplate For Anchoring Stairs To Concrete
Toenailing Wood Finish Flooring
Principal Parts Of A Finish Doorframe
Windows
Nails
Screws
Glue

Chapter 7  - Concrete And Masonry

Strength
Slab And Slab Reinforcement
Reinforcing Steel
Bends
Precast Concrete
Precast Concrete Floors, Roof Slabs, Walls And Partitions
Precast Concrete Joists, Beams, Girders And Columns
Advantages Of Precast Concrete
Special Types Of Concrete
Tilt-Up Construction
Finishes
Concrete Forms
Form Materials
Column Forms
Concrete Masonry
Wall Patterns
Modular Planning
Physical Characteristics
Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry
Brick Classification
Types Of Bonds

Chapter 8  - Mechanical Systems And Plan

Fittings
Joints And Connections
Pipe Supports
Pipe Insulation
Fittings
Joints And Connections
Vents
Mechanical Plan
Waste And Soil Drainage Diagram
Plumbing Layout
Mechanical Symbols
Fitting Symbols
Valve Symbols
Fixture Symbols

Chapter 9 - Electrical Systems And Plan

Overhead Power Distribution
Interior Electrical Wiring System
Service Entrance
Panelboard
Single Conductors
Insulation
Rigid Conduit
Wire Connectors
Receptacles
Standards And Specifications Requirements
Interior Electrical Layout (Plan)

Chapter 10 - Construction Drawings

Preliminary Drawings
Conceptual Definitive Designs
Order Of Drawings
Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Units Of Measure
Drawing Symbols
Main Divisions Of Project Drawing
Floor Plan
Dimensioning A Floor Plan
Elevations
Structural Drawings
Foundation Plan
Framing Plan
Construction.
Mechanical Drawings
Sections
Details
Schedules
Bill Of Materials

Chapter 11 - Elements Of Surveying And Surveying Equipment

Geodetic Surveying
Topographic Surveys
Types Of Surveying Operations
Factors Affecting Fieldwork
Field Notes
Office Work
Adjustment
Drafting Used In Surveying
Orientation Symbol
Basic Surveying Instruments
Engineer?s Transit
Leveling Head Assembly
Upper Plate Or Alidade Assembly
Circles And Verniers
Direct Vernier
Theodolite
One-Second Theodolite
Horizontal Circle
Engineer?s Level
Precision Level
Military Level
Self-Leveling Level
Hand Level
Plane Table
Field Equipment
Surveying Tapes
Surveying Accessories
Tripod
Range Pole
Optical Plumbing Assembly
Tape Accessories
Chaining Pin
Stadia Boards
Turning-Point Pins And Plates
Field Supplies
Survey Point Markers
Marking Materials
Flagging

Chapter 12 - Direct Linear Measurements And Field Survey Safety

Clearing The Line
Holding On A Point
Marking Control Points, Reference Points, And Monuments
Identifying Points
Protecting Markers
Methods Of Direct Linear Measurements
Chaining On Level Ground
Supporting The Tape
Slope Chaining
Horizontal Chaining
Breaking Tape
Making Tape Corrections
Correcting For Temperature Variation
Correcting For Slope
Preparing Chaining Notes
Recording Notes For Slope Chaining
Solving Surveying Problems By Tape
Identifying Chaining Mistakes And Errors
Caring For And Maintaining A Survey Tape
Measuring By The Electronic Distance-Measuring System
Field Party Safety
Administering First Aid
Protecting Against Weather Hazards
Using Field Equipment Safely
Additional Duties Of A Survey Crew
Preparing For Field Party?s Essential Needs

Chapter 13 - Horizontal Control

Converting Deflection Angles To Bearings
Converting Azimuths To Bearings Or Vice Versa
Correcting For Local Magnetic Attraction
Determining Magnetic Declination And Dip
Orienting A Compass
Checking Accuracy Of Observed Bearings
Establishing Directions By Transit
Measuring Vertical Angles
Measuring Angles By Repetition
Running A Distance (Line)
Line Between Nonintervisible Points
Random Line
Tying In A Point
Setting Adjacent Points
Transit-Tape Survey
Identifying Party Personnel
Attaining Precision With A Linear Error Of Closure
Attaining Precision With A Maximum Angular Error Of Closure
Identifying Errors And Mistakes In Transit Work
Identifying Natural Errors
Caring For And Maintaining Surveying Instruments
Traverse Operations
Conducting A Reconnaissance
Performing Linear Measurements

Chapter 14 - Direct Leveling And Basic Engineering Surveys

Datum
Other Datums
Level Party Organization, Equipment, And Field Procedures
Duties Of The Rodman
Field Procedures For Differential Leveling
Leveling The Engineer?s Level
Making Target Readings
Fundamental Leveling Procedure
Establishing Turning Points
Methods Of Leveling
Level Computations
Reciprocal Leveling
Profile Leveling - Continued
Cross-Section Leveling
Double Rodding
Precision In Leveling; Mistakes And Errors In Leveling
Order Of Precision
Identifying Leveling Mistakes
Highway Surveys
Reconnaissance Survey
Final-Location Survey
Profile Plotting
Types Of Cross Sections
Plotting Cross Sections
Layout/Stakeout Procedures
Center-Line Layout
Setting Grade Stakes
Setting Slope Stakes.
Slope-Stake Party Procedure
Curb And Gutter Stakeout
Structural Surveys
Utilities Stakeout
Figure 14-41.-Use Of Batter Boards
As-Built Survey
Excavations

Chapter 15 - Materials Testing: Soil And Concrete

Alluvial Soil
Physical Characteristics Of Soils
Gradation
Sources Of Water In Soils
Soil Classification
Soil Sampling
Tagging Samples
Composite Samples
Undisturbed Samples
Cylinder Samples By Cbr Mold
Quartering Samples
Soil Testing
Determining Moisture Content
Procedure
Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Method
Mechanical Analysis
Sieve Analysis, Dry
Hydrometer Analysis
Specific Gravity Testing
Sample Selection
Bulk And Apparent Specific Gravity
Atterberg Limits
Test Equipment
Concrete Testing
Slump Tests
Slump Tests
Preparation Of Concrete Specimens
Curing And Storing Cylinders
Beam Specimens

Chapter 16 - Administration

Assignment To An Nmcb Operations Department
Monitoring/Reporting Division
Assignment To A Typical Public Works Department
Administrative Duties
Assignment As Team Leader
Supervision
Maintaining Files
Recording Files
Professional Duties
Career Development
Personnel Readiness Capability Program
Sources Of Information