Bridge Engineering

No. / Phase/Task / Methodology / Deliverables / Reference Manuals /

Independent Tech. Reviews

/ Generic Q.C. Staff Assigned
Procedure / Document
1. / Familiarisation
Design criteria, project data / Review RFP/RFQ reports, (pdr, jr, condition survey, inspection) / -Recommendation
Request for additional data (if required) / N/a / Review Check List / Initials / Project Manager, Engineer
2.1 / Data Collection / Survey, hydrology report, environmental constraints, navigational requirements, foundation report, bridge condition survey, inspection, traffic geometry, past drawings, structural history including the past rehabilitation / - Review of past data / information
- Request for additional data (if required) / Rehabilitation, Coating, Cathodic Protection and
Inspection Manuals / Review Check List
Establish sufficiency of data / recommendations / Initials / Project Manager, Engineer, Technicians
2.2 / Field Investigations / Field inspection of existing structures and related measurements / -Record of field measurements.
-Condition report.
-Request for additional investigation if required / -Structural Inspection Manual,
-Temporary Conditions Manual,
-Occupational Health and Safety Manual / Review Check List. / Initials / Engineer, Technicians
3.1 / External Stakeholder Consultation (MTO, other agencies, public, etc.) / Correspondence, meetings, / -Minutes
-Records
-Approvals / Ensure adequate consultation / approvals obtained / Initials / Project Manager
4.1 / Conceptual design / Assess adequacy of highway and/or structure horizontal and vertical alignments and clearances,
Traffic safety, cost,
aesthetics and meeting environmental requirements. / Conceptual GA Drawing / -Bridge code
-Rehabilitation Manual
-Preliminary Design
Report
-Design criteria
Structural Manual
-Planning Guidelines / Check to ensure that the layout meets requirements / Initial Activity check list / Engineer, Technician
4.2 / Design Alternatives/
Recommendation / -Evaluate alternatives
-Select preferred alternative
-Prepare documentation. / Report / Documentation
Design criteria
Preliminary GA Drawing / -Bridge code
Rehabilitation Manual
-Preliminary Design Report
-Design Criteria,
-Structural
-Financial Analysis Manual / -Ensure that MTO requirements are met. / -Initials
-Activity Check List / Project Manager, Engineer
4.3 / Structure Layout & Drawings / Develop detailed design, structural configuration
(Geometry, Material, Structural Articulation) / Final GA drawings / -Bridge code
Rehabilitation Manual
-Preliminary Design Report
-Design Criteria
-Structural Manual / Ensure that layout and configuration meet requirements / Initials Activity Check List / Engineer
4.4 / External Agency Approval / Correspondence, meeting / Correspondence, Minutes, Approval documents / Ensure all required approvals obtained / Initials Activity Check List / Project Manager
5.1 / Technical Reports / Reports /or recommendations
(Design Report
Rehabilitation Report, Condition Survey Report,
Inspection report) / Check List / Initials Activity Check List / Project manager, team leader
Milestone Quality Review No. 1 Audit Memo/Report Review Procedures Memo/Report
& Checklists
6.1 / Design Assessments / -Evaluate load capacity,
-Design structural Components / -Drawings
-Calculations sheets / -Bridge code / Check Design Calculations for accuracy. / Initials
Activity Check List / Design Engineer
6.2 / Staging/detours / -Develop staging
-Integration with other work. / -Drawings / Check for alignment, clearances, traffic access requirements / Initials Activity Check List / Engineer, Technicians
6.3 / Constructability Review / Confirm constructability / Ensure constructability / Initials
Activity check list / Senior Construction Administration staff, Senior Technician
6.4 / Utility Relocations / -Identify existing utilities
-Prepare Relocation Plan / -Utility Relocation Plan
-Utility Relocation Order / Check relocation plan to ensure that it meets requirements / Initials
Activity check list / Engineer, Technician
6.5 / Bridge/Design, Roadside safety / Sight distances
Alignments
Hazards/ protection
Slope flattening, etc. / Roadside safety documentation / Check safety elements and integrate in bridge design. / Initials
Activity check list / Engineer, Technician
Milestone Quality Review No. 2 Audit Memo/Report Review Procedures Memo/Report
& Checklists
6.6 / Contract Drawings / Project Drawings, Standard details, Existing Structure Removal, Staging, / Contract drawings Mylars & Digital / Layering format
Autocad Stds.
OPSD, Structural Standards / Check all contract drawings for conformance & accuracy / Initials Activity Check List
-All drawings signed / stamped. / Senior Technician,
Design Engineer
6.7 / Contract Quantity Calculations / -Electronic or Manual Takeoffs
-Volume/Linear area / Mass Calculations
-Lump sum items / Calculations / CDED Manual
Ops Spec., Roadside Safety Manual,
Rehabilitation Manual, Estimating Manual / Mathematical check as required.
Computer takeoffs / Initials
Activity check list / Technician,
Design Engineer
Milestone Quality Review No. 3 Audit Memo/Report Review Procedures Memo/Report
& Checklists
7.1 / Clearances and Approvals / -Correspondence
-Meeting Notes,
Approval Documents / Check that allapproval requirements complete / Initials
Activity check list / Project Manager, Engineer
8.1 / Final Contract Tender
(c.p.s.) / -Q-sheets
-Tender,
-Standards,
-Specifications
-Special Provisions
-Hico and project specific / Tender & Special Provisions Construction Cost Estimate / CPS
CDED Manual
OPSS
ERS / Complete contract review
Review by geotechnical &
Foundation hydrology, traffic electrical staff / Activity check list / Senior Technician, Engineer,
Milestone Quality Review No. 4 Audit Memo/Report Review Procedures Memo/Report
& Checklists
9.1 / Design Turn Over / RFP/RFQ Requirements / Contract Drawings
Construction Specifications / MTO Directive for design turn over / Check list
Check all RFP/RFQ requirements complete / Activity check list / Project Manager,
Engineer, Technician
10.1 / Construction Liaison / Adjustments to Design / Details or Clarifications.
-Site monitoring,
-Review of shop drawings / -Turn Over Requirements
-Clarification / Confirmation Memo
and sketch / Ensure all adjustments
completed / Memo / Project manager, Technician, Engineer
Milestone Quality Review No. 5 Audit Memo/Report Review Procedures Memo/Report
Checklists