identify their particular positive and negative aspects based on the following: The Bridge Area Engineer is responsible for scheduling the PIH, compiling and distributing the plans and other materials and writing and Construction ease distributing the report. Include a copy of the Historic experience with Design Parameters report in the PIH distribution Economics (initial and long term materials. costs) Number of spans and bent Include a copy of Design Parameters Report and placement the resolution of any outstanding issues from the Expansion joint and expansion shoe Design Parameters Review Meeting. requirements Depth of section and freeboard or The Plan-in-Hand (PIH) Report provides a vertical clearance requirements written documentation of all decisions made Hydraulic performance (pier shape during the Plan-in-Hand office and field review and alignment) meetings. The PIH Report addresses the Seismic performance category (if concerns and questions raised by the review applicable) team and their proposed disposition. Maintenance costs Refer to Figure 4.1F, 4.1F.1 and 4.1F.2. Recommendation. Identify a preferred alternate. Summarize the positive and negative features of the recommended 4.1.4.2 Preparation configuration and the reasons for its selection. Include a preliminary General The Bridge Area Engineer is responsible for the Layout in the report with a plan and preparation of the PIH Report. It is prepared for elevation view of the proposed structure. the Bridge signature. Figure 4.1F Engineer’s Show the existing structure with foundation illustrates the preferred heading and approval elements and their relationship to the new memorandum format when preparing the PIH bridge. Report. After the Bridge Engineer signs it, copies of the PIH Report will typically be distributed to the project file and to the 4.1.4 Plan-in-Hand Report following individuals: 4.1.4.1 General all applicable Bureau Chiefs, A Bridge Plan-in-Hand (PIH) meeting is District Administrator, conducted in conjunction with the District to review preliminary construction plans that Rail, Transit and Planning Division typically consist of road plans and cross sections Administrator, and preliminary quantities. Preliminary bridge plans consisting of a bridge general layout and all parties involved in the PIH, footing plan and cores. Right-of-Way plans are included when available. The PIH meeting any other individuals or sections deemed typically consists of an office review followed appropriate, and by an onsite review.
identify their particular positive and negative aspects based on the following: Construction ease Historic experience with Economics (initial and long term costs) Number of spans and bent placement Expansion joint and expansion shoe requirements Depth of section and freeboard or vertical clearance requirements Hydraulic performance (pier shape and alignment) Seismic performance category (if applicable) Maintenance costs Recommendation. Identify a preferred alternate. Summarize the positive and negative features of the recommended configuration and the reasons for its selection. Include a preliminary General Layout in the report with a plan and elevation view of the proposed structure. Show the existing structure with foundation elements and their relationship to the new bridge. 4.1.4 Plan-in-Hand Report 4.1.4.1 General A Bridge Plan-in-Hand (PIH) meeting is conducted in conjunction with the District to review preliminary construction plans that typically consist of road plans and cross sections and preliminary quantities. Preliminary bridge plans consisting of a bridge general layout and footing plan and cores. Right-of-Way plans are included when available. The PIH meeting typically consists of an office review followed by an onsite review. The Bridge Area Engineer is responsible for scheduling the PIH, compiling and distributing the plans and other materials and writing and distributing the report. Include a copy of the Design Parameters report in the PIH distribution materials. Include a copy of Design Parameters Report and the resolution of any outstanding issues from the Design Parameters Review Meeting. The Plan-in-Hand (PIH) Report provides a written documentation of all decisions made during the Plan-in-Hand office and field review meetings. The PIH Report addresses the concerns and questions raised by the review team and their proposed disposition. Refer to Figure 4.1F, 4.1F.1 and 4.1F.2. 4.1.4.2 Preparation The Bridge Area Engineer is responsible for the preparation of the PIH Report. It is prepared for the Bridge Engineer’s signature. Figure 4.1F illustrates the preferred heading and approval memorandum format when preparing the PIH Report. After the Bridge Engineer signs it, copies of the PIH Report will typically be distributed to the project file and to the following individuals: all applicable Bureau Chiefs, District Administrator, Rail, Transit and Planning Division Administrator, all parties involved in the PIH, any other individuals or sections deemed appropriate, and
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