Structures Detailing Manual | July 2004
1- Drafting and Printing Standards |

## 1.1 General

This chapter contains general detailing standards and requirements along with details for various bridge components. The instructions are also applicable to most other highway related structures such as retaining walls, pile-supported roadways, etc. Refer to the CADD Production Criteria Handbook (CPCH) for specific instructions related to computer aided drafting.

## 1.2 Drafting Requirements

See the Plans Preparation Manual and the CPCH for additional drafting requirements.

## 1.3 Standard Drawings

A. The current Structures Standards comprise the best practices of the FDOT in design code compliance, pay item consistency, and Specification coordination. Incorporate the current Structures Standards on all projects, (English or Metric, LFD or LRFD) unless inclusion will delay the project letting.

B. For Standard Drawings see the Structures Design Office's web site at

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/

## 1.4 Drafting Techniques

A. To produce the clearest and highest quality drafting techniques with lines and lettering of consistent quality, FDOT requires the use of a CADD system.

B. Differentiate outline and dimension line weights.

C. The relative line weight and the chosen lettering should provide perfect legibility when reproduced by normal printing procedures.

D. For additional drafting techniques, refer to the CPCH.

## 1.5 Existing Plans

Existing structures plans may be incorporated into new Contract Plans. When available, existing plans may be obtained from the District, or from the Plans Retention Section, Central Office. Plans must be legible and reproducible.

## 1.6 Quality Assurance

Chapter 18 of the Plans Preparation Manual - Volume I explains the processes for Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Chapter 20, "Plans Processing and Revisions", Plans Preparation Manual - Volume I, discusses acceptable printing methods, paper size, and quality of the media and print.