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<h2>I.1 General</h2>

<p class=OutlineA>A. These FDOT Structures Design Guidelines, (<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span>) 
 incorporate technical design criteria and include additions, deletions, 
 or modifications to the requirements of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>AASHTO 
 LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (LRFD)</B></I></span>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>B. This manual provides engineering standards, criteria, 
 and guidelines for developing and designing bridges and retaining walls 
 for which the Structures Design Office (SDO) and District Structures Design 
 Offices (DSDO) have overall responsibility.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>C. Information on overhead sign structures, high-mast 
 light poles, and miscellaneous roadway appurtenances as well as general 
 administrative, geometric, shop drawing, and plans processing may be found 
 in the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>Plans Preparation 
 Manual</B></I></span>. </p>

<h2>I.2 Format</h2>

<p class=OutlineA>A. The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 chapters are organized more by “component,” &nbsp;“element,” 
 or “process” than by “material” as is the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span>. 
 &nbsp;As a result, 
 the chapter numbers and content of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 do not necessarily align themselves in the same order or with the same 
 number as <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span>. 
 &nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span> 
 references are provided to quickly coordinate and associate <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 criteria with that of &nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span>. 
 The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span> references 
 may occur within article descriptions, the body of the text, or in the 
 commentary and are shown within brackets; i.e., [1.3], [8.2.1].<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 
 <B></B></span>See <a href="lrfd_sdg_crossreference.htm#SDG_Table_I_1">Table I.1</a> 
 for a cross reference of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 to <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span> and 
 <a href="lrfd_sdg_crossreference.htm#SDG_Table_I_2">Table I.2</a> for 
 a cross reference of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 to <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>AASHTO LRFD-Movable 
 Highway Bridge Design Specifications</B></I></span>. These cross references are 
 provided only as an aid to the Designer and are not necessarily a complete 
 listing of <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 and <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span> requirements. 
 </p>

<p class=OutlineA>B. The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 are written in the active voice to Structural Designers, Professional 
 Engineers, Engineers of Record, Structural Engineers, and Geotechnical 
 Engineers engaged in work for the Florida Department of Transportation.</p>

<h2>I.3 Authority</h2>

<p>Section 334.044(2), Florida Statutes.</p>

<h2>I.4 Scope</h2>

<p>The use of this manual is required of anyone performing structural design 
 or analysis for the Florida Department of Transportation.</p>

<h2>I.5 Abbreviations</h2>

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<p>ACI</td>
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<p>American Concrete Institute</td></tr>

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<p>AISC</td>
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<p>American Institute of Steel Construction</td></tr>

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<p>AREMA</td>
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<p>American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association</td></tr>

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<p>AWS</td>
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<p>American Welding Society</td></tr>

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<p>DSDE</td>
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<p>District Structures Design Engineer</td></tr>

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<p>DSDO</td>
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<p>District Structures Design Office</td></tr>

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<p>DSME</td>
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<p>District Structures Maintenance Engineer</td></tr>

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<p>DSMO</td>
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<p>District Structures Maintenance Office</td></tr>

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<p>FHWA</td>
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<p>Federal Highway Administration</td></tr>

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<p>FDOT</td>
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<p>Florida Department of Transportation</td></tr>

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<p>LRFD</td>
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<p>Load and Resistance Factor Design</td></tr>

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<p>PPM</td>
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<p>Plans Preparation Manual</td></tr>

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<p>SDG</td>
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<p>Structures Design Guidelines</td></tr>

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<p>SDM</td>
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<p>Structures Detailing Manual</td></tr>

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<p>SDO</td>
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<p>Structures Design Office</td></tr>

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<p>State Structures Design Engineer</td></tr>

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<p>Steel Structures Painting Council</td></tr>

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<p>TAG</td>
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<p>Technical Advisory Group</td></tr>

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<p>Temporary Design Bulletin</td></tr>

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<p><a href="http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/PPMManual/PPM.htm"
		target=_blank>Abbreviations in the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>PPM.</B></I></span></a></td>
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<h2><a name=I_6_Referenced_Documents></a>I.6 References <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><font size=2 style="font-size:10pt;"><a class="expandspot" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a2">(07/07)</a><span class=expandtext style="display: 'none';" id=POPUP194733000 >   <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>July 2007: 
 </B></span>Added requirement for use in Paragraph A. and renumbered the following 
 sections. Per <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures/Memos/TemporaryDesignBulletinC07-06.pdf">TDB 
 C07-06</a>, revised B.6.- LRFD reference to 4th edition, deleted B.9 - 
 reference to Curved Steel Girder Guide Specification and Commentary. Revised 
 D.1- reference to AISC Steel Construction Manual. &nbsp;<span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Jan 2007:</B></span>- 
 Adopted 2001 Sign, Lighting and Signal Support Design Specifications. 
 &nbsp;Added &quot; 
 Manual for Condition Evaluation and Load and Resistance Factor Rating 
 (LRFR) of Highway Bridges (2003) with 2005 interim.&quot; Deleted &quot;Guide 
 Specifications for Design of Pedestrian Bridges, 1st Edition (1997).&quot; 
 &nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>July 
 2006:</B></span> Deleted 4. Guide Specifications for Design and Construction 
 of Segmental Concrete Bridges, 2nd Edition. Per <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures/Memos/TemporaryDesignBulletinC06-04.pdf"
													style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal;">TDB 
 C06-04</a>, added 2006 Interims (excluding Section 6) &nbsp;to 
 LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 3rd Edition (2004), Added 2006 interim 
 to Commentary. Added reference to AASHTO Guide Specifications for Horizontally 
 Curved Highway Bridges (2003) <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Jan 2006:</B></span> 
 Added 2003 interim to 1999 Segmental Design and Const Guide Specs for 
 Segmental.</span></font></span></h2>

<p class=OutlineA>A. Except where modified in this manual, conform to the 
 requirements of the specifications, codes, manuals and design requirements 
 referenced in this section.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>B. <a href="https://bookstore.transportation.org/browse_bookstore.aspx"
						target=_blank>AASHTO Publications</a></p>

<p class=OutlineA1>1.) ANSI/AASHTO/AWS D1.5-2002 Bridge Welding Code (2002) 
 with 2003 and 2005 interims.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>2.) Construction Handbook for Bridge Temporary Works, 
 1st Edition (1995).</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>3.) Guide Design Specifications for Bridge Temporary 
 Works, 1st Edition (1995).</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>4.) Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Sound 
 Barriers (1989) with 1992 and 2002 interims.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>5.) Manual for Condition Evaluation and Load and Resistance 
 Factor Rating (LRFR) of Highway Bridges (2003) with 2005 interim.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>6.) LRFD Bridge Design Specification, 4th Edition (2007).</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>7.) LRFD Movable Highway Bridge Design Specifications, 
 1st Edition (2001) with 2002 interim.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>8.) Standard Specifications for Structural Supports 
 for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (2001) with 2002, 2003 
 and 2006 interims.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>C. FDOT Publications</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>1.) <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/PPMManual/PPM.htm"
							target=_blank>Plans Preparation Manual</a>, 
 Volume 1, January 2007 (Topic No.: 625-000-007)</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>2.) <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/PPMManual/PPM.htm"
							target=_blank>Plans Preparation Manual</a>, 
 Volume 2, January 2007 (Topic No.: 625-000-008)</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>3.) <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/dr/Manualsandhandbooks.htm"
							target=_blank>Drainage Manual</a> (Topic No.: 
 625-040-001)</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>4.) <a href="http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/625010003.pdf"
							target=_blank>2006 Design Standards</a><a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures/CADD/standards/standards.htm"> 
 </a>&nbsp;(Topic 
 No.: 625-010-003)</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>5.) <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/cadd/downloads/publications/CriteriaHandBook/"
							target=_blank>CADD Production Criteria Handbook</a>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>6.) <a href="http://www.dot.state.fl.us/Specificationsoffice/"
							target=_blank>FDOT Standard Specifications 
 for Road and Bridge Construction</a>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>7.) <a href="http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/850010035.pdf"
							target=_blank>Bridge Load Rating, Permitting 
 and Posting Manual</a> (Topic No: 850-010-035)</p>

<p class=OutlineA>D. Other Publications</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>1.) <a href="http://www.aisc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_by_Category&amp;template=/Ecommerce/Category.cfm&amp;category=131"
							target=_blank>AISC Steel Construction Manual 
 &nbsp;- Thirteenth 
 Edition</a>.<a class="expandspot" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a4">(07/07)</a><span class=expandtext style="display: 'none';" id=POPUP205210246 >   July 2007 - This Manual is the thirteenth major update of the AISC Steel 
 Construction Manual, which was first published in 1927. With this revision, 
 the previously separate Allowable Stress Design and Load and Resistance 
 Factor Design methods have been combined. This Manual replaces both the 
 9th Edition ASD Manual and the 3rd Edition LRFD Manual. Much of the HSS 
 Connections Manual has also been incorporated and updated in this Manual.</span></p>

<p class=OutlineA1>2.) <a href="http://isddc.dot.gov/OLPFiles/FHWA/010567.pdf"
							target=_blank>FHWA-NHI-00-043 Mechanically 
 Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes Design and Construction 
 Guidelines</a>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>3.) <a href="http://www.arema.org"
							target=_blank>AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering</a>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>4.) <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=23&amp;PART=635&amp;SECTION=410&amp;YEAR=2000&amp;TYPE=TEXT"
							target=_blank>CFR 635.410</a></p>

<h2>I.7 Coordination</h2>

<p class=OutlineA>A. Coordinate all plans production activities and requirements 
 between the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span>, 
 <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDM</B></I></span>, <span 
 style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>PPM</B></I></span>, and <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>LRFD</B></I></span>. 
 &nbsp;Each of 
 these documents has criteria pertaining to bridge or structures design 
 projects, and, normally, all four must be consulted to assure proper completion 
 of a project for the Department.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>B. Direct all questions concerning the applicability 
 or requirements of any of these or other referenced documents to the appropriate 
 Structures Design Engineer.</p>

<h2>I.8 Distribution</h2>

<p>This SDG is furnished via the SDO web page at no charge. The user must 
 regularly check for additions, modifications and bulletins. Address questions 
 regarding this manual and any modifications to:</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">Structures Design Office</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">Mail Station 33 </p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">Attn: Structures Manual Editor</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">605 Suwannee Street</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;">Tel.: (850) 414-4255</p>

<p class=Normal3
	style="margin-left: 192px;"><a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures"
									target=_blank>http://www.fdot.gov/structures</a></p>

<h2>I.9 Administrative Management</h2>

<p>Administrative Management of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>Structures 
 Design Guidelines (SDG)</B></I></span> is a cooperative effort of <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures/General/contacts.htm"
	target=_blank>SDO staff</a> and the nine voting members of the Technical 
 Advisory Group (TAG).</p>

<h3><a name=I.8.1>I.9.1 The Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</a></h3>

<p>The TAG provides overall guidance and direction for the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 and has the final word on all proposed modifications. &nbsp;The 
 TAG comprises the State Structures Design Engineer (SSDE) and the eight 
 District Structures Design Engineers (DSDE). &nbsp;In 
 matters of technical direction or administrative policy, when unanimity 
 cannot be obtained, each DSDE has one vote, the SSDE has two votes, and 
 the majority rules.</p>

<h3><a name=I.8.2>I.9.2 SDO Staff</a></h3>

<p>SDO Staff comprises the Assistant State Structures Design Engineers 
 and Senior Structures Design Engineers selected by the SSDE.</p>

<h2><a name=I_10_Modifications></a>I.10 Modifications</h2>

<p>Modifications may be the result of changes in FDOT specifications, FDOT 
 organization, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, and AASHTO 
 requirements; or occur from recent experience gained during construction, 
 through maintenance, and research. &nbsp;Manual 
 users are encouraged to suggest modifications and improvements such as 
 design procedures, text clarity, technical data, or commentary. Transmit 
 suggestions in writing to the State Structures Design Engineer, 605 Suwannee 
 St, (MS 33) Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450.</p>

<h3><a name=I.9.1>I.10.1 Adoption of Revisions</a></h3>

<p>Revisions to the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 are issued by the SDO as Temporary Design Bulletins or Permanent Revisions 
 according to a formal adoption process.</p>

<h3><a name=I.9.2>I.10.2 Temporary Design Bulletins</a> <a class="expandspot" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a3">(07/05)</a><span class=expandtext style="display: 'none';" id=POPUP195161560 >   July 2005 - Added Paragraphs D through F. per <a href="http://www.fdot.gov/structures/Memos/TemporaryDesignBulletinC05-01.pdf">TDB 
 CO5-01</a>.</span></h3>

<p class=OutlineA>A.<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B> 
 TDB’s</B></I></span> are mandatory, supersede the current <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>SDG, 
 </B></I></span>and will be issued when the SSDE deems a change essential to production 
 or structural integrity issues and in need of immediate implementation. 
 <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>TDB’s</B></I></span> may 
 address issues in plans production, safety, structural design methodology, 
 critical code changes, or new specification requirements.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>B.<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B> 
 TDB’s</B></I></span> are effective for up to 360 calendar days unless superceded 
 by subsequent<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B> TDB’s</B></I></span> 
 or Permanent Revisions to the SDG. &nbsp;<span 
 style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>TDB’s</B></I></span> 
 automatically become proposed Permanent Revisions unless withdrawn from 
 consideration by the SSDE.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>C. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>TDB’s</B></I></span> 
 indicate their effective date of issuance and are numbered sequentially 
 with reference to both the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 version number and year of issuance. &nbsp;For 
 example, Temporary Design Bulletin No. C98-2 would be the second Bulletin 
 issued in 1998 for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span>.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>D. TDBs may be proposed by any DSDE, DSME or PE in the 
 SDO for consideration by the SSDE. &nbsp;The 
 author must research all affected FDOT policies, criteria and specifications. 
 &nbsp;Proposed 
 TDBs must be submitted to one of the Assistant SSDEs for review, comment 
 and concurrence. &nbsp;If 
 the Assistant SSDE concurs with the proposal, it will be sent to the SSDE 
 for consideration, final approval and publication on the SDO’s website.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>E. TDBs that significantly affect other offices must 
 be composed with the assistance of the affected office. &nbsp;TDBs 
 that significantly affect construction will be issued as a Joint Bulletin 
 with the State Construction Office (coordinate with the State Construction 
 Office on the proper Construction Bulletin number).</p>

<p class=OutlineA>F. Proposed TDBs must be formatted to include Requirements, 
 Commentary, Background, Implementation and Contact sections.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>1.) Requirements: &nbsp;This 
 section codifies exceptions, revisions and/or additions to policies or 
 criteria as specified in current adopted specifications (i.e. Structures 
 Manual, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, etc.). &nbsp;Requirements 
 must reference the specific section) in the Structures Manual or other 
 documents where they are to be incorporated. &nbsp;Revisions 
 to the Department’s Standard Specifications will be handled through the 
 Specifications Office.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>2.) Commentary: &nbsp;This 
 section provides the essential technical support behind the new Requirement. 
 It includes references to the literature, both pro and con, that influenced 
 the decision. This section is intended be brief and will be published 
 along with the Requirements in the identified document. If the Requirements 
 are being added to the SDG, the Commentary is added in italics at the 
 end of the amended section.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>3.) Background: &nbsp;This 
 section discusses the circumstances that prompted the TDB. &nbsp;It 
 should not duplicate the Commentary but simply facilitate the readers 
 understanding of situations that occurred and the SDO’s response to them. 
 &nbsp;It is also 
 appropriate to make recommendations on policy, criteria and/or specification 
 additions and revisions to other offices in this section.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>4.) Implementation: &nbsp;This 
 section specifies the timeline upon which the requirements are to be implemented. 
 &nbsp;Factors 
 to be considered in the implementation plan include funding sources to 
 implement changes to existing design and construction contracts, effect 
 on adopted work program, etc. Implementation plans typically include effective, 
 publishing and letting dates for the Requirements.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>5.) Contact: &nbsp;Although 
 the SSDE is the responsible author of all TDBs, this section lists the 
 TDB’s champion. &nbsp;This 
 section lists the bulletin’s key contact name, title, work telephone number 
 and email address.</p>

<h3>I.10.3 Permanent Revisions</h3>

<p>Permanent Revisions to the manual are made semi-annually or &quot;as-needed.&quot; 
 &nbsp;If the 
 SDO considers an individual revision, or an accumulation of revisions, 
 to be substantive, the manual may be completely rewritten. &nbsp;The 
 following steps are required for adoption of a revision.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>A. SDO Staff will assess proposed revisions and develop 
 the initial draft for the SSDE’s approval.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>B. The SDO Staff will conduct the necessary research, 
 coordinate the proposed modification with all other affected offices and, 
 if the proposed modification is deemed appropriate, prepare a complete, 
 written modification with any needed commentary. &nbsp;The 
 SSDE’s approval signifies the SDO’s position on the proposed modifications.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>C. Proposed modifications will be transmitted to TAG 
 members and others allowing for no less than two weeks review time before 
 the next scheduled TAG meeting. &nbsp;Other 
 parties include, but are not limited to: &nbsp;State 
 Construction Office, State Maintenance Office, State Materials Office, 
 State Roadway Design Office, Organization, Forms and Procedures, and FHWA. 
 DSDE members of TAG will coordinate the proposed modifications with all 
 other appropriate offices at the district level.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>D. Each TAG member will review proposed modifications 
 before the meeting where they will be brought forward for discussion. 
 The SDO will review all modification comments received from other FDOT/FHWA 
 offices in preparation for presentation at the meeting. Additional review 
 comments received by the SDO and/or DSDO’s during the review process will 
 be presented for discussion and resolution.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>E. Immediately after the TAG meeting, each proposed modification 
 will be returned to the SDO with one of the following recommendations:</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>1.) Recommended for adoption as presented.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>2.) Recommended for adoption with resolution of specific 
 changes.</p>

<p class=OutlineA1>3.) Not recommended for adoption.</p>

<p class=OutlineA>F. Within two weeks after the TAG meeting, the SDO Staff 
 will resolve each recommended modification and the assembled modifications 
 will be provided to the SSDE for final approval. </p>

<p class=OutlineA>G. Once approved by the SSDE, the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 revision modifications will be assigned to the Design Technology Group 
 Leader for final editing. </p>

<p class=OutlineA>H. Unless agreed otherwise, the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span> 
 version modifications will be distributed within 4 weeks after receipt 
 of the approved modifications from the SSDE. This period allows the Organization 
 and Procedures Office to update the Standard Operating System and any 
 electronic media before electronic distribution of the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><I><B>SDG</B></I></span>. 
 &nbsp;</p>

<h2>I.11 Training</h2>

<p>No specific training is necessary for the use of this manual. Major 
 revisions are often presented and discussed at the Biennial Structures 
 Design Conference, annual Construction Conference, and annual <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><I><B>PPM</B></I></span> 
 update training.</p>

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