Course

Part 1: Breaking Down the Plan Set

Time limit: 90 days
2 credits
Instructor: Zachary Frye

$100 Enroll

Full course description

 

CONRAD BLUCHER INSTITUTE FOR SURVEYING AND SCIENCE

Heavy Civil Plan Sets, Part 1: Overview

2.0
PDH/CEU Credits
90
Days Access
CEU
Certified
1
Module
Online
Self-Paced

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Course Overview

This course is designed to guide you through the foundational elements of engineering plan sets for heavy civil construction projects, combining theory with practical applications to introduce the organization and interpretation of heavy civil plan sets. Beginning with an overview of what a plan set is, you'll advance through the first 27 sheets of the Everhart Road rehabilitation project in Corpus Christi, Texas, learning to navigate title sheets, drawing indexes, project control points, materials schedules, cross sections, and technical specifications. Taught from the perspective of an experienced survey manager, Zach Frye of J.E. Construction Services, this course emphasizes surveying applications within construction projects and connects classroom learning to real-world field conditions through an interactive 360-degree site tour.

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Professional Benefits

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Foundation for understanding heavy civil construction documentation

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Practical skills for field surveying and construction layout

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Real-world case study applicable to various civil engineering projects

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Expert insights from experienced survey management professionals

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Certified hours toward CEU credits

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Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will:

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Understand the purpose and organization of heavy civil construction plan sets.

2

Navigate efficiently through plan set indexes and drawing legends.

3

Interpret symbols, abbreviations, and technical notation used in construction documents.

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Locate and verify project control points and coordinate systems.

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Read cross sections, typical details, and concrete specifications.

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Connect plan sheet information to actual field conditions.

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Recognize the relationship between plan views, profile views, and construction implementation.

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Module Breakdown

MODULE 1

Parts of a Plan Set (pp. 1–27)

  • Introduction to the series
  • What a plan set is: title sheet, drawing index and legend, project control points
  • Materials and schedule, general project notes, cross sections, and concrete specifications
  • Basemaps and the storm water drainage map and analysis
  • An interactive 360-degree look in the field

Assessment: Course quiz, with explanations provided for each question

Resources: Glossary and downloadable plan set (sheets 1–27)

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Target Audience

  • Surveyors
  • Civil engineering technicians
  • Construction management professionals
  • General public interested in understanding construction documents
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Technical Requirements

  • High-speed internet connection
  • Modern web browser
  • Audio capability
  • Optional: printer for supplementary materials

Note: This is Part 1 of a four-part series. This course awards 2 professional development hours (CEU certified). Course access begins immediately upon registration, and content is self-paced within 90 days. Participants are responsible for verifying acceptance with their individual state licensing board.

For registration assistance, contact The Conrad Blucher Institute at cbi-info@listserv.tamucc.edu

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