Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual

1 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual 5/8/2015 Revision Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual State of Georgia Department of Transportation This document was developed as part of the continuing effort to provide guidance within the Georgia Department of Transportation in fulfilling its mission to provide a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system through dedicated teamwork and responsible leadership supporting economic development, environmental sensitivity and improved quality of life. This document is not intended to establish Policy within the Department, but to provide guidance in adhering to the policies of the Department. Your comments, suggestions, and ideas for improvements are welcomed. Please send comments to: State Design Policy Engineer Georgia Department of Transportation One Georgia Center 600 W.

2 Peachtree Street, 26th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308 DISCLAIMER The Georgia Department of Transportation maintains this printable document and is solely responsible for ensuring that it is equivalent to the approved Department guidelines. Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Page i Revision Summary Revision Number Revision Date Revision Summary 5/27/10 Original Release Date 10/26/10 Change office head Instruction to import BRRBAR output into MicroStation 5/18/11 A few minor changes 1/18/12 Add some info from memos about stationing and elevations on P and E sheet, eliminate out-to-out dimensions, minor tweaks 5/9/13 Update with some recent changes in Detailing policies. Significant items include breaking out quantities by stage. 5/9/13 Updated to reflect some changes in current Detailing practices.

3 Updated to reflect that stage construction quantities are now broken out. 5/24/13 Some minor changes to checklists 11/4/14 Reformatted Manual to new standard template 5/8/15 Chapter 1 Updated hyperlinks Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Page ii Intentionally Left Blank Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Rev. List of Effective Chapters 5/8/15 Page iii List of Effective Chapters Document Revision Number Revision Date List of Effective Chapters 5/8/15 Table of Contents 11/4/14 Acronyms and Definitions 11/4/14 Chapter 1.

4 CAD Information and Plan Detailing 5/8/15 Chapter 2. Bridge and Wall Plan Presentation 11/4/14 Chapter 3. Preliminary Bridge Plans 11/4/14 Chapter 4. Preliminary Bridge Plans: Preliminary Layout 11/4/14 Chapter 5. Preliminary Bridge Plans: Construction Sequence 11/4/14 Chapter 6. Preliminary Wall Plans: Preliminary Wall Layout 11/4/14 Chapter 7. Final Bridge Plans 11/4/14 Chapter 8. Plan and Elevation 11/4/14 Chapter 9. General Notes 11/4/14 Chapter 10. Construction Sequence 11/4/14 Chapter 11. Special Design Parapet or Railing Details 11/4/14 Chapter 12. Deck Drainage System Details 11/4/14 Chapter 13. Concrete Bridge Superstructures 11/4/14 Chapter 14. Concrete Superstructure: Deck Plan 11/4/14 Chapter 15. Concrete Superstructure: Deck Sections 11/4/14 Chapter 16.

5 Concrete Superstructure: Miscellaneous Superstructure Details 11/4/14 Chapter 17. Concrete Superstructure: Beam Layout 11/4/14 Chapter 18. Concrete Superstructure: PSC Beam Details 11/4/14 Chapter 19. Concrete Superstructure: Neoprene Bearing Details 11/4/14 Chapter 20. Steel Bridge Superstructure 11/4/14 Chapter 21. Steel Superstructure: Deck Plan 11/4/14 Chapter 22. Steel Superstructure: Slab Pour Sequence 11/4/14 Chapter 23. Steel Superstructure: Deck Sections 11/4/14 Chapter 24. Steel Superstructure: Miscellaneous Superstructure Details 11/4/14 Chapter 25. Steel Superstructure: Steel Beam Details 11/4/14 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Rev. List of Effective Chapters 5/8/15 Page iv Chapter 26.

6 Steel Superstructure: Butt Joint Details 11/4/14 Chapter 27. Steel Superstructure : Structural Steel Details 11/4/14 Chapter 28. Steel Superstructure: Beam Layout 11/4/14 Chapter 29. Steel Superstructure: Neoprene Bearing Details 11/4/14 Chapter 30. Steel Superstructure: Steel Plate Bearing Details 11/4/14 Chapter 31. Bearings: Pot Bearing Details 11/4/14 Chapter 32. End Bent 11/4/14 Chapter 33. Intermediate Bent 11/4/14 Chapter 34. Miscellaneous Substructure Details 11/4/14 Chapter 35. As-Built Foundation 11/4/14 Chapter 36. Bar Reinforcement Details 11/4/14 Chapter 37. Wall Plans for Contractor Designed Walls 11/4/14 Chapter 38. Accepted Abbreviations 11/4/14 Chapter 39. Discipline Specific Words and Symbols 11/4/14 Chapter 40. Design Checklists 11/4/14 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Rev.

7 Table of Contents 11/4/14 Page v Table of Contents Revision Summary .. i List of Effective Chapters .. iii Table of Contents .. v CAD Information and Plan Detailing - Contents .. 1-i Chapter Purpose .. 1-1 General Guidance .. 1-1 Required Practices .. 1-1 Customization of MicroStation .. 1-1 Text .. 1-1 Table of Text Codes .. 1-1 FONTS .. 1-1 FONT 2 .. 1-2 FONT 49 .. 1-2 FONT 3 (Metric) .. 1-2 FONT 48 (Metric) .. 1-2 GDOT Bridge Design Seed File .. 1-2 Cells.

8 1-3 MicroStation User Commands .. 1-4 Basic Drawings .. 1-4 Graphics Programs .. 1-5 PC Programs .. 1-5 VAX, Alpha Server & PC Programs Available .. 1-5 MicroStation Drawing Files .. 1-5 Final Format (Layout) of MicroStation File(s) .. 1-5 Consultant s Deliverable MicroStation File(s) .. 1-5 Example of the Final Format (Layout) of MicroStation File(s) .. 1-6 Distance Between Sections and/or Details .. 1-6 Dimensions .. 1-6 Lines .. 1-7 Table of Line Codes .. 1-7 Examples of Lines .. 1-8 Dimension Lines .. 1-8 Extension Line .. 1-9 Leader Line .. 1-9 Text Placement .. 1-10 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Rev. Table of Contents 11/4/14 Page vi Preformed Foam Joint Filler.

9 1-12 Preformed Joint Filler .. 1-12 Silicone Sealant .. 1-12 Existing End Fill to be Removed .. 1-12 Shading .. 1-12 Extra Spaces .. 1-13 Station, Station and Offset, Angle and Bearing Formats .. 1-13 1-14 Angular Dimensioning .. 1-14 Elevation Formats .. 1-14 Notes .. 1-14 Titles .. 1-14 Break Lines .. 1-14 Use of Typical .. 1-15 Quote Marks .. 1-15 Drawing Scales .. 1-15 Engineering Scale .. 1-15 Architectural Scale .. 1-16 Reference Line .. 1-16 Bridge and Wall Plan Presentation - Contents .. 2-i Chapter Purpose .. 2-1 General Guidance .. 2-1 Required Practices .. 2-1 Title Blocks on Sheets .. 2-1 Roadway Title Block Upper Right Corner .. 2-1 Sheet Title Block Bottom Right Corner .. 2-1 Checklist .. 2-4 Preliminary Bridge Plans - Contents.

10 3-i Chapter Purpose .. 3-1 Drawing Order .. 3-1 Preliminary Bridge Plans: Preliminary Layout - Contents .. 4-i Chapter Purpose .. 4-1 General Guidance .. 4-1 Required Practices .. 4-1 Checklist .. 4-2 Preliminary Bridge Plans: Construction Sequence - 5-i Chapter Purpose .. 5-1 Bridge and Structures Detailing Policy Manual Rev. Table of Contents 11/4/14 Page vii General Guidance .. 5-1 Required Practices .. 5-1 Checklist .. 5-1 Preliminary Wall Plans: Preliminary Wall Layout - 6-i Chapter Purpose.