The secretary has delegated this authority to the federal highway administrator. Insert replacement pages listed on the instruction sheet amendment may 2006, remove the corresponding existing pages, which. Project development highway design 2016 standard specifications the current 2016 edition of the state of new hampshire department of transportation standard specifications for road and bridge construction is now available online. Naturally durable species with 90% heartwood in width on each side need not be treated per minimum requirements. Standard specifications for highways and structures ddot. How to specify treated wood with the awpa use category system reproduced in part from the 2006 awpa book of standards with the permission of the american wood preserversassociation.
Aashto is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the district of columbia, and puerto rico. A specification is an explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service. Awpa standards american wood protection association, inc. The ministry of transportation welcomes comments and suggestions on ways to. The awpa c standards are no longer under development and have been replaced by awpa standards u1 and t1. Awpa book of standards introduction wood can be subject to attack by insects, microorganisms and decay fungi, especially in highmoisture conditions. Wood protection association awpa book of standards. For additional information on the proper handling and storage of pressuretreated southern pine materials, click here. Environmental reference for highway design accessible copy. Pressuretreated southern pine wood products are an economical and. These drawings show the details of various construction items and are used in conjunction with the standard specifications. Department of transportation in cooperation with the state highway departments.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Special edition how to specify treated wood with the. The standard specifications have been developed to serve as a baseline for the work that is delivered to the public by the washington state department of transportation. On succeeding pages are given specific requirements for. Welcome to the mdot standard specifications for construction. Volume 1 manual of contract documents for highways works. Special edition how to specify treated wood with the awpa. Written and edited by a wide selection of leading specialists, this manual covers each of the key aspects of highway engineering projects from funding, procurement and transport planning to traffic engineering, materials and design as well as the management and maintenance of existing highways assets. Section 100 general provisions section 101 definitions and terms wherever in these specifications or in other contract documents the following terms or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows. Most building codes reference awpa standards, so the use category system will replace the commodity standards in. Mdsha book of standards for highway, incidental structures, and traffic control applications 1 of 2 approved substitutes for mdsha standards category 3 drainage company contractors precast corporation standard number manufacturers reference no. Atssa american traffic safety service association awpa american wood preservers association aws american welding society awwa american water works association crsi concrete reinforcing steel institute.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with awpa c197, and c197 is hereby made a part of this standard. A number of specifications were included in this publication at the request of the aashto subcommittee on bridges and structures. Massdot highway division manuals and publications most of our manuals, publications, and forms are available online. Geometric design design federal highway administration. Ii 2012 ed standard specifications for highways, bridges and airports part a facilities for the engineer part b other general requirements part c earthwork item 100 clearing and grubbing item 101 removal of structures and obstructions item 102 excavation item 103 structure excavation item 104 embankment item 105 subgrade. The manual of uniform minimum standards for design, construction and maintenance florida greenbook provides criteria for public streets, roads, highways, bridges, sidewalks, curbs and curb ramps, crosswalks, bicycle facilities, underpasses, and overpasses used by the public for vehicular and pedestrian travel. Dpwh blue book standard specification for highways. It is the intent of this specification to have the user require the seller to. Awpa is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms awpa what does awpa. Preservatives help ensure longterm structural performance by protecting wood used in a wide range of service conditions. Aashto is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. The awpa book of standards states, standard u1 is the primary standard for specifiers, such as architects and engineers, but also for end users and building code officials.
Looking for online definition of awpa or what awpa stands for. Decking requirements all decking material shall be composed of dimension lumber 2 nominal thickness or span rated decking in. Section 1 general sections are reserved in the standard specifications for correlation of special provisions and revised standard specifications with the standard specifications and for future expansion of the standard specifications the specifications are expressed in u. Awpa standards are developed by its technical committees in an ansiaccredited, consensusbased process that involves individuals from all facets of wood preservation.
Standard specification for highway traffic monitoring devices. The american wood protection association awpa, formerly the american wood preservers association is a nonprofit organization responsible for promulgating voluntary wood preservation standards. Publications standard specifications for road, bridge. This version of the 2020 standard specifications is in 8. Title 23 usc 109 provides that design standards for projects on the national highway system nhs must be approved by the secretary of the u. American wood protection association awpa develops standards for wood preservatives and treated wood products. This annuallyupdated, paperbound, 812 by 11, publication contains all of awpa s standards for preservatives, analysis methods, evaluation methods and other miscellaneous standards along with conversion factors and correction tables, metric equivalents table and an index. Apwa congratulates bellevue, wa on its reaccreditation.
Lumber and timber for salt water marine use piles and poles wood for highway construction. Withdrawn standards for highways online resources gov. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas. Ddot standard specifications for highways and structures 2009 this publication details the engineering specifications for highways and structures in the district of columbia. Post requirements all deck post sizes shall be 6x6 nominal or larger, and the maximum height shall be in accordance with table 4 and measured from grade or top of foundation, whichever is highest, to the underside of the beam. For complete information about types of preservatives, the latest industry standards, product identification and specification guidelines, refer to sfpas booklet, pressuretreated southern pine download in publications. Ice manual of highway design and management ice manuals. Online volume subscriptions html and pdf are accessed via the astm compass platform. Massdot publishes manuals and guidance documents for project designers, construction contractors, and others. Massdot highway division manuals and publications mass. Annual meetings awpa american wood protection association. Pressuretreated southern pine standards specifications applications.
The standard specifications are the basic requirements governing the material, equipment and methods used in construction contracts administered by the michigan department of transportation. Apwa the power of public works brand video youtube. As an alternative to awpa standards, wood and wood based materials may be treated in conformance with the acceptance criteria for proprietary wood preservative systems ac326 of the international code councilevaluation service, inc. It is designed to reduce confusion among specifiers and consumers. The city design team andor the consulting engineer will be required to provide projectspecific technical specifications of the 49 divisions now in use by csi, only 19 are used by the city. The standard specifications 2006 contains general nontechnical provisions found within divisions 00 and 01. Aashto serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the federal government.
American association of state highway and transportation officials aashto ihs markit is your source for aashto standards and publications. This document contains replacement pages for incorporation into the specification for highway works. Awpa book of standards, 2006 edition treated southern pine. These regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ada standards for accessible design 2010 standards or standards. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Awpa seeks to improve the performance and longevity of sustainable wood products by developing competent, reliable, international standards through an open, consensusbased process, and to serve society as a resource for knowledge on all aspects of wood protection. Technical revisions were made in 28 of the standards since the thirtythird edition, 27 standards were reconfirmed, 3 new standards were added, 1 standard was discontinued, and 4 standards were deleted. The applicable standards are referenced on the cover sheet of the plans. As such, the specification can be referenced by the user and seller when determining compliance with each specified requirement. Insert replacement pages listed on the instruction sheet amendment may 2006, remove the corresponding existing pages, which are superseded by this amendment and archive as appropriate. Standard specifications for transportation materials and. Manual of contract documents for highway works volume 1 specification for highway works.
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