Plan Reading - Roads Scholar Course 8

This course covers how to read and interpret plans used for roadway and bridge projects. Topics include the different symbols, abbreviations of standards, general notes, index, survey elevations, quantities summary, profile sheets, and typical section sheets. This course is designed for entry level construction and transportation maintenance personnel.

Course Material & Standards: Oklahoma DOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction;
Training format: classroom
Prerequisites: none
Duration: 1.5 Days

Learning Objectives & Skills Developed
1. Identify the common elements within layout sheets.
2. Recognize the basic views, symbols, and abbreviations used in plans.
3. Interpret plan scales, lengths, dimensions, and survey elevations.
4. Identify and interpret quantity summaries and general notes.

Who should attend? Maintenance personnel, crew leaders, crew members, supervisors, road foremen, and street superintendents.