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BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL AND WSDOT DESIGN MANUAL CHAPTERS TO REMEMBER
REFERENCE TO WSDOT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO BRIDGE ARCHITECTURE
• BDM 1.2.2 G • BDM 2.1.5 A (6) • BDM 2.2.6 A • DM 730.04(5), 06 • DM 740.04 • DM 950
The services of the State Bridge and Structures Architect are documented in the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual and the Design Manual.
The following pages contain short descriptions of each manual section.
BRIDGE & STRUCTURES ARCHITECTURE
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BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL 1.2.2 (G)
RESPONSIBILITES
The State Bridge and Structure Architect is responsible for:
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Reviewing and approving Preliminary Plans
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Renderings
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Models
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Coordinating aesthetic activities with Regions
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Other duties to improve aesthetics
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Approving design phase changes to architectural details.
BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL 2.1.5 (A)
TYPE, SIZE & LOCATION STUDIES
The State Bridge and Structures Architect should be consulted early in the TS&L study period. “Notes to the File” should be made documenting the aesthetic requirements and recommendations of the State Bridge and…….
Bridge Design Manual References to the Bridge Architect
BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL 2.2.6 (A)
PRELIMINARY PLANS
For the preparation of preliminary plans the Architect (and Specialists)
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Involve architect early in plan development.
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Designers provide print of plan prior to checking.
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Architect reviews, approves, signs and dates plan for job file.
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Repeat review process for revisions affecting aesthetics.
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Architect develops coordinated architectural concept for large multiple bridge projects.
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Architect approval appears in title block.
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WSDOT DESIGN MANUAL 730.04(5),06
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RETAINING WALLS
See Bridge Design Manual 2.3.6 for references to WSDOT Design Manual. See flowchart in DM figure 730-4a & b. The Bridge Architects involvement in retaining wall design follows:
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Region initiates process except for walls developed in bridge preliminary plan. Coordination between region, Bridge Office, Geotechnical Branch and Bridge Architect must occur early.
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Standard & Proprietary Walls: Region coordinates with Architect for final wall selection. Region prepares the PS&E.
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Non Proprietary & Non Standard Walls (soil nail): Bridge Office coordinates with Geotech & Architect for final wall selection. Bridge Office prepares PS&E.
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Architect approves all retaining wall finishes, materials & configuration.
WSDOT DESIGN MANUAL 740.04
NOISE BARRIERS
The Architects involvement in noise barriers is as follows:
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The Region is responsible for interdisciplinary teams for consultation with noise specialists, maintenance, Region Landscape Architects, R.O.W. , Bridge Office, Bridge Architect and others.
WSDOT Design
Region sends data and Architect provides list of standard, draft stan-
Manual
dard and pre-approved proprietary walls.
references to
Architect approves appearance, finish, materials and configuration of
the Bridge
noise barriers.
WSDOT DESIGN MANUAL 950
Architect
PUBLIC ART POLICY
The Architects involvement in public art is as follows:
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Where local agencies or citizen groups provide funding, WSDOT may become involved in public art. In these cases the Architect serves on specialty teams and approves public art.
LITERATURE
WSDOT
Bridge Aesthetics Around the World Transportation Research Board Spanning Washington Craig Holstine and Richard Hobbs The Freeway in the City Urban Advisors to FHWA Esthetics in Concrete Design Watson & Hurd The Tower and the Bridge David Billington Santiago Calatrava Tzonis & Donadei Bridging, Discovering the Beauty of Bridges Robert Cortright 30 Bridges Matthew Wells Robert Maillart’s Bridges David Billington Aesthetics and Technology in Building Pier Luigi Nervi Bridge Design Aesthetics and Developing Technologies Bacow & Kruckemeyer
