This course on shop drawings in the FHWA Steel Bridges Handbook covers the importance of detailed and accurate shop drawings for steel bridge construction. Shop drawings are used to communicate the design intent to the fabricator, erector, and contractor, and include a range of drawings such as general arrangement drawings, camber diagrams, cross-frame and diaphragm details, and field bolt lists. The course explains the purpose and content of each type of drawing, as well as the specific details and requirements that need to be included for the proper construction and assembly of the bridge. Also discussed are the unique challenges that arise with skewed bearing lines and staged construction and guides on how to address these challenges in the shop drawings. Finally, the course stresses the importance of collaboration between the detailer, fabricator, erector, and engineer to ensure a successful project outcome.

Topics: ◾ Introduction to Shop Drawings ◾ General Requirements for Shop Drawings ◾ Fabricator's Detailing Procedures and Responsibilities ◾ Review and Approval of Shop Drawings ◾ Bridge Fabrication Plan ◾ Fabrication Drawings for Steel Bridges ◾ Calculation Plans or Work Sheets “WS” ◾ Typical Details (“TD”) ◾ General Notes (“GN”,” G”,” N”) ◾ Camber and Web Splicing Drawings (“WC”,” C”,” BG”) ◾ Flange Plate Curving & Splicing Diagram (“FS”,” FC”,” BG”) ◾ Shop Assembly Diagrams (“SA” or “BD”) ◾ Standard Detail Drawings (“X”, “M”) ◾ Cross-frame and Diaphragm Details ◾ Skewed Bearing Lines ◾ Field Bolt List (“E” or Numbered sheet)

Publication Source: FHWA 

Disclaimer: This course on Steel Bridge Design is based on FHWA non-restricted publications in the public domain, dating from 2015 to 2016. All subsequent versions of these courses have become proprietary under a "Rights Reserved" restriction by the AISC and are thus not available as public domain courseware. Design principles and methodologies used in this previous version remain relevant and up to date, as of late 2023. To view the latest versions, please visit the AISC download site at: https://www.aisc.org/nsba/design-and-estimation-resources/steel-bridge-design-handbook