WisDOT - Bureau of Structures Brandan Burger

 Anything “structural” – change in loading, structural capacity, pile locations  If in doubt, call us! See Structures Contacts Handout BOS Contacts.doc  Remind Contractor to go thru Construction Staff for answers

 CMM 1-65 Updated engineer responsibilities related to as- built structure plans (require “STRUCTURE” to be placed above as-built title box on title sheet)  CMM 5-70 Guidance and checklist for field personnel inspecting ancillary structures installations (mainly pertain to new sign/signal structures installation requirements)

 Std. Spec (FDM and CMM Guidance will be available in March 2015)  New Policies Dual Approach to Ice Based on Project Type  Projects with HPC or greater than 2000 CY concrete STSP S shall be included in plans and bid by contractors  Projects with less than 2000 CY concrete Standard spec administrative item payment of $0.75/lb remains in affect  Ice should be paid for – field engineers should not delay pours if ice is required  Ice delivered and stored on site should not be paid for unless used as required per Std. Spec.

 Masonry Anchor Install Type L or S adhesive anchor ACI/CRSI Certified Installer, or Field Verification by Non-Destructive Pullout Testing

 Pigmented Protective Surface Treatment Used on parapets, different product than decks  Stainless Steel Reinforcement Moved into STSPs  Polymer Modified Asphalt (for Overlays) Moved into STSPs

 Plan details for fill at wing tips  Proper Fill = Minimize Future Erosion

 What is your experience with environmental issues (sediment control)?

 Be plugged into fabrication of elements  Templates to match at connections  Verify dimensions for field installation  Get BOS & Jim Parry involved  Suggest mock grout pour before the actual  Follow grouted coupler instructions

 Issues with loose deck steel Bar chair spacing too large Bar tie spacing too large or missing  STD. Spec Placing and Fastening

 Probing during deck pour and dry run  Top Cover  Bottom Cover  Deck thickness

 Structural Approach Slabs US Highways & Interstates Details included in the structure plan Contractors have successfully poured with bridge deck

 Detail for pouring SAS with bridge deck  Contractor would have to propose using this

AbutmentPier Cap

Saw cut DO NOT ALLOW

 Abutment Paving Block Joint  Sawcut on Bridge Deck

 Welders must be qualified prior to welding in the position, process, and type of joint. Correct Certification.  A written weld procedure for each type of weld is required.  Get familiar with weld symbols and nomenclature.  Storage and care of welding electrodes.

 Call us with Questions  We look forward to another great year of bridge construction! THANK YOU!