Structures Detailing Manual | Jan 2007
1- Drafting and Printing Standards |

# Chapter 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 FDOT Design Standards (07/06) July 2006 - Per TDB 06-02, revised for new standards procedures including the issue date required by PPM Vol 2, Section 38. July 2005 - Revised for project let before and after July 1, 2006.

A. The current FDOT Design Standards comprise the best practices of the FDOT in design code compliance, pay item consistency, and Specification coordination.

B. In structures and wall plans, reference the applicable FDOT Design Standards by general description and index number. Place the reference on the primary drawings depicting the component. In many instances, several plan references are appropriate (e.g. beam index number references on framing plan and cross section sheets.) Provide at least one index number for each Design Standard used. Note Interim Design Standards and Design Standards Modifications on the project Key Sheet (see PPM Vol.II, Section 3.8.)

C. Some Design Standards for structural components, e.g. prestressed beams, approach slabs, bearing pads, etc., require supplemental tables, notes and or graphics to be completed and included in the plans by the designer. Select the appropriate tables, notes and or graphics using the FDOT 2004 SiteMenu software within Microstation. For the latest version of the CADD cell library, go to: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ecso/downloads/software/.

D. For the Design Standards, see the Roadway Design Office's web site at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/.

Commentary: Since all former Structures Standard Drawings are now contained in the Design Standards, specific references are necessary to clarify the Designer's intent to the Contractor.

## 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.