CT 113P - Pipe Layer

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

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Description:

This course contains an introducti on to drilling and tapping machines and describes rigging and delivering pipe and associated structures. The safest methods for cutti ng common pipe materials and descripti ons of materials and standard sizes for thermoplasti c, concrete, ducti le iron, and corrugated steel pipe are included. Methods for joining pipe to pipe, pipe to appurtenances, and pipe to manhole connecti ons including O-ring pipe, slip joints mechanical joints, restraint joints and transiti on couplings are presented. The course introduces elevati ons, use of the pipe laser, soil behavior, and shoring, shielding, and sloping methods as well as stabilizati on, bedding and dewatering techniques. Preparati on of pressure and gravity systems for testi ng is also covered. This is a three credit hour course. Prerequisites: CT 112 & CT 111F

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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