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  • Chain Link Fencing Systems

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course offers a brief introduction to the layout and construction of a typical "chain-link" style fence system. The chain link fence system is the most widely used and accepted type of fencing used, for security and ingress/egress control of industrial, electrical / mechanical, residential, construction facilities.

    Topics:

    • Properties of metal and metal alloys
    • Layout of metal fencing systems
    • Installation of terminal posts, line posts, terminal post fittings
    • Installation of top rails, tension wires, fabric ties, gates
    • Procedure of hanging and stretching fence fabric

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for those engineers whose job description may require a basic, introductory knowledge of the design and installation of a chain link style fence system.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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