Course:
Plans Reading Course

SAP LSO Course Code:
78TECH400340

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Description:
The content of this self-study course addresses the basics of how to read a PennDOT plan and how a variety of physical features are typically shown on a plan.

REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEES.

The course materials can be found at: P:\Plans Reading Course

The course materials can be found at: P:\Plans Reading Course

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify proper presentation criteria for construction drawings.
2. Identify a typical set of construction plans and the types of sheets that are involved.
3. Read and interpret the two views of roadway alignment (horizontal and vertical).
4. Read and interpret the cross section views, including superelevations on curve cross sections.
5. Identify the appropriate size of a drainage pipe.
6. Determine the quantity of pavement basin drain required.
7. Identify legal Right-of-Way lines, property lines, and temporary easements for construction.
8. Review bridge plans to identify basic structure elements and features.
9. Read and interpret supplementary plans.
10. Identify the location, type and specifications of utility facilities, both existing and proposed.
11. Define and locate a segment offset.

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After	CEUs	Classes After	PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:					10.00	12/01/10

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Contact Information

Name:	Jonie L Buggy
Phone:	(717) 409-3993
Email:	jbuggyz@pa.gov

Created	Last Modified
By Steve A Davis/PennDOT On 04/26/04 At 03:41 PM	By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT On 08/21/23 At 10:54 AM

Course:	Plans Reading Course
SAP LSO Course Code:	78TECH400340


Description:	The content of this self-study course addresses the basics of how to read a PennDOT plan and how a variety of physical features are typically shown on a plan. REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEES. The course materials can be found at: P:\Plans Reading Course The course materials can be found at: P:\Plans Reading Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify proper presentation criteria for construction drawings. 2. Identify a typical set of construction plans and the types of sheets that are involved. 3. Read and interpret the two views of roadway alignment (horizontal and vertical). 4. Read and interpret the cross section views, including superelevations on curve cross sections. 5. Identify the appropriate size of a drainage pipe. 6. Determine the quantity of pavement basin drain required. 7. Identify legal Right-of-Way lines, property lines, and temporary easements for construction. 8. Review bridge plans to identify basic structure elements and features. 9. Read and interpret supplementary plans. 10. Identify the location, type and specifications of utility facilities, both existing and proposed. 11. Define and locate a segment offset.