Aashto bridge design manual

The agencyor its representative using this manual is responsible for compliance with not only the Manual butany addendums.

Any comments or suggestions you may have to better the manual should be addressed to the OhioDepartment of Transportation, Office of Structural Engineering, W.

Broad Street, Columbus,Ohio In this manual Department shall refer to the Office of Structural Engineering or itsrepresentatives including any district office production Administrator responsible for plan reviewor any consultant contracted by the Department to perform bridge plan review.

The user of this manual i. The owner of the project will be referred to as the Appointing Authority. See Full Reader. A thorough knowledge of the contents of this Manual is essential for efficient engineering of NHDOT highway structures. It does not replace, modify, or supersede any provisions of the New Hampshire Standard Specifications, plans, or contracts. Updating the Bridge Design Manual is a continual process, with revisions being made periodically.

Suggestions for improvements and updating of this Manual are always welcome. Design changes will be issued through Design Memorandums, which will remain in effect until superseded by an update to the Bridge Design Manual.