Construction Surveying Curves: 3 PDH

$18.00

In this course the student will learns to locate points using angles and distances for establishing curves. An essential tool in construction surveying when determining the line of a curve for road layout or some other type of curved construction.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understand & calculate simple horizontal curves
  • Explain obstacles to curve locations
  • Calculate & discuss Compound and Reverse Curves
  • Explain & calculate Transition Spirals
  • Discuss & calculate Vertical Curves

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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