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EPG 1020.2.5.1 Mill and Factory Inspection 9/6/12: Guidance was revised to correct mil thicknesses of coating to harmonize with ASTM A924. EPG 230.2.10 Bridge Considerations 9/5/12: The intent of design exception was clarified in the guidance for bridge considerations of vertical alignment. Cost Estimate Guide for Rural Preliminary Design 9/5/12: This document has been updated with current figures in EPG 104.7 Estimates. 9/4/12: The ADA Checklist was updated, replacing the old "ADA Post-Construction Checklist". The new ADA Checklist presents expanded information to comply with the US Access Board's PROWAG 2005 and 2010 ADA/ABA standards. Value Engineering 9/4/12: EPG 130 Value Engineering was clarified to bring guidance in line with nationwide VE standards. Three Updated QRGs 8/31/12: Contractor Pay Estimates, Daily Work Reports and Subcontracts were updated. Navigable Waters Insurance Protection 8/30/12: Navigable Waters Insurance Protection guidance was added to help Resident Engineers understand when this special type of insurance is required and what is needed to verify coverage. Prime Consultants and Subconsultants 8/29/12: In EPG 134.1.3 Consultant Qualification, guidance was clarified for qualification. Anchor Bolts Used on Weathering Steel Bridges 8/28/12: Bridge has clarified some the H3c and d Bearings Standard Detailing Notes to change the requirement for anchor bolts used on weathering steel bridges to coated with inorganic zinc primer. Also, in numerous notes and figures, especially in EPG 751.11.3 Details, "rod" was changed to "bolt", as in "anchor bolt". Full Depth Pavement Repair Dowel Bars 8/28/12: New guidance instructs designers calculating quantities for full depth repairs that each dowel bar is to be counted separately as a pay item, regardless of whether being drilled into a slab or placed as part of a dowel basket with other bars. Links to Free Web-based NHI Training 8/27/12: Links to NHI's Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council courses are now available at EPG 106.18 Technician Certification Program. Overcoating Existing Steel Standard Detailing Notes 8/24/12: Three paint notes were modified, primarily revising an existing note that prime coat shall not be required for calcium sulfonate overcoating projects. Two Updated QRGs 8/23/12: Change Orders – Value Engineering and Job Order Contracts were updated. Widening and Repair of Bridges 8/23/12: Bridge has updated numerous figures in EPG 751.40.2.4.1 Cast-In-Place Deck With (and Without) an Existing Wearing Surface, Hydro Demolition to match the standard plans. Consultant Contract Invoicing 8/22/12: The invoice template guidance was clarified and slightly expanded in EPG 134.5.1 Invoicing. 8/20/12: An acceptance statement was added to clarify the method of acceptance for mulch overspray. Girder/Beam Chairs and Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents 8/14/12: Bridge Division has clarified guidance for girder chairs and for reinforcement of concrete pile cap integral end bents. Table 1020.4.17 Tensile Strength of Lock Seams 8/9/12: This table's values have been updated to conform with AASHTO and ASTM standard practices. 8/9/12: The table of unit weights of dead load was updated to conform with AASHTO Table 3.5.1-1. 8/3/12: A Safety EdgeSM constructed at the edge of each shoulder has been added as a minimum expectation for minor route shouldering projects. 8/2/12: Bridge has produced directions on how to copy detailing notes from the EPG to MicroStation drawings. Minor Routes Shouldering Project Guidelines 8/2/12: Since the public perceives shoulders as an enhancement to the transportation system and consistently identifies them as a top tier desire, this new article facilitates the design of shoulders for minor routes. 7/31/12: Guidance for the procurement process and implementation procedures has been expanded in this article. Two Updated QRGs 7/31/12: Contract Adjustments and Line Item Adjustments were updated. New Adopt-A-Highway Signs 7/26/12: New guidance has been added to EPG 903.9.6 for the updated signs. |
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