Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN203   19964-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
SUN203 19964-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Laser Instruments in Construction
Use, calibration, maintenance and safety procedures for laser surveying equipment applications in construction. Includes operation of electronic surveying instruments. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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SUN203   19964-20046 Laser Instruments in Construction
1. Describe the laser and define the terminology associated with its use. (I)
2. Identify and describe the instruments and tools used to perform field engineering functions with lasers and the operating instructions for their use. (II, III)
3. Identify specific supplemental equipment used to support laser operations. (IV)
4. Explain the procedure to calibrate a laser unit and describe the basic rules for its care and maintenance. (V, VI)
5. Explain safety precautions to be taken when using a laser. (VII)
6. Describe how lasers are used in the construction industry. (VIII)
7. Describe the operation of special electronic surveying instruments. (IX)
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SUN203   19964-20046 Laser Instruments in Construction
    I. The laser
        A. Terminology
          1. Alignment
          2. Automatic level
          3. Backsight
          4. Base line
          5. Bench mark
          6. Calibration
          7. Centerline
          8. Contour lines
          9. Elevation
          10. Foresight
          11. H.I.(height of instrument)
          12. Level rod
          13. Station
          14. Transit
          15. Other
        B. Theory
          1. Acronym L A S E R
          2. Light emission
          3. Wavelengths
      II. Laser equipment
          A. Rotating laser
          B. Electronic detectors
        III. Setup and operating procedures
            A. Tripod
            B. Automatic Leveling Base (ALB)
            C. Laser instrument
            D. Power supply
            E. Complete laser system
            F. Setting up to predetermined elevation
            G. Vertical alignment
            H. Raised access floor set-up
            I. Column clamp set-up
          IV. Supplemental equipment
              A. Automatic override control
              B. Control console
              C. Elevation indicator
              D. Hydraulic mast
              E. 360 degree receiver
              F. Laser sensor (beam detector)
            V. Calibration
                A. Verification
                B. Controlled environment
                C. Qualified technician
              VI. Care and maintenance
                  A. Maintenance schedule
                  B. Trouble shooting
                    1. Symptoms
                    2. Limitations
                    3. Repair
                VII. Safety precautions
                    A. Eye damage
                    B. Warning signs
                    C. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations
                  VIII. Applications
                      A. Cutting
                      B. Drilling
                      C. Welding
                      D. Boring
                      E. Pipe systems
                      F. Grading
                        1. Footings
                        2. Foundations
                        3. Elevations
                      G. Building sites
                        1. Drop ceiling installation
                        2. Wall molding installation
                        3. Ceiling grid installation
                        4. Drywall installation
                        5. Partition layout
                        6. Raised access floors
                        7. Pouring concrete slabs
                        8. Plumbing elevator guide rails
                        9. Duct systems
                        10. Foundation excavation
                        11. Anchor bolt alignment
                        12. Shoring
                        13. Curtain wall
                    IX. Electronic surveying instruments
                        A. Control panels
                        B. Dual-axis compensator
                        C. Memory card
                        D. Two-way communication
                        E. circle indexing and orientation
                        F. Setting-out functions
                        G. Lenker rod
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