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The Bureau of Bridges and Structures Construction Section has developed a Structural Fabrication Quality Manual.  The manual is referenced in the MDOT Materials Quality Assurance Procedures Manual and is located on the [https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-87728_87844_87846_91594---,00.html Structural Fabrication Unit’s (SFU)] website.  A brief description of the manual is presented below.
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The Bureau of Bridges and Structures Construction Section has revised its Structural Fabrication Quality Manual.  The manual is referenced in the MDOT Materials Quality Assurance Procedures Manual and will be located on the [https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-87728_87844_87846_91594---,00.html Structural Fabrication Unit’s (SFU)] website.  A brief description of the revisions is presented below.
  
<b>Chapter 1 (General Information):</b> Existing [https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_QA_Guidance_Document_653754_7.pdf MDOT Structural Fabrication Quality Assurance Guidance Document] is rolled into this manual with the addition of a narrative report writing section.
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<b>Chapter 1 (General Information):</b>
  
<b>Chapter 2 (Fabrication Inspection Procedures):</b> Existing fabrication inspection procedures from MQAP Manual with the following general revisions:
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:*Revised original MQAP numbering system;
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<b>Chapter 3 (Inspection and Test Plans):</b> New Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) supplement the fabrication inspection procedures shown in Chapter 2 by providing more detailed step by step inspection and test requirements, activity type, and potential option for reduced inspection (Level II) for less critical products. The following standard ITPs were developed:
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<b>Chapter 2 (Fabrication Inspection Procedures):</b>
:*Non-Prestressed Concrete: Level I
 
:*Non-Prestressed Concrete: Level II
 
:*Prestressed Concrete: Level I
 
:*Prestressed Concrete: Level II
 
:*Structural Steel: Level I
 
:*Structural Steel: Level II
 
  
<b>Chapter 4 (Supplier Qualification Program):</b> The Structural Fabrication Unit’s Supplier Qualification Program can be found in this chapter and currently consists of one [https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_StructuralFabricationQualityManual_689672_7.pdf Supplier Qualification Standard (SQS) for prestressed concrete beams].  This SQS becomes effective for the October 2020 Letting.  The chapter allows plenty of room for growth to include other products in the future. 
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<b>Chapter 5 (Approved Supplier List):</b> The [https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_StructuralFabricationQualityManual_689672_7.pdf Structural Fabrication Unit’s Approved Supplier List (ASL)] can be found in this chapter and currently consists of one ASL for prestressed concrete beam.  This ASL becomes effective for the October 2020 Letting. The chapter allows plenty of room for growth to include other products in the future.
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<b>Chapter 6 (Buy America Guidance):</b> New chapter for existing SFU BA Guidance that was updated for 2020 spec book.
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<b>Chapter 7 (Request for Information Process):</b> New chapter for existing SFU RFI Process that was updated for 2020 spec book.
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<b>Chapter 8 (Nonconformance Process):</b> New chapter for existing SFU NCR Process that was updated for 2020 spec book and clarified terminology.
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<b>Chapter 9 (Nonconformance Policy):</b> New chapter for existing SFU NCR Policy that was updated for 2020 spec book and clarified terminology.
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<b>Chapter 10 (Corrective Action Request):</b> New chapter for newly developed SFU CAR Process.
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<b>Appendices:</b>
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<b>Annexes:</b>
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:* Added existing MDOT Shop Drawing Review Process
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:* Added existing MDOT Structural Precast Concrete SD Review List
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:* Added existing MDOT Structural Steel SD Review List
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:* Added existing MDOT Elastomeric Bearing SD Review List
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:* Added existing MDOT Welder Qualification Program
  
 
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Revision as of 07:05, 3 August 2021

STRUCTURAL FABRICATION QUALITY MANUAL - SECTION 105
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The Bureau of Bridges and Structures Construction Section has revised its Structural Fabrication Quality Manual. The manual is referenced in the MDOT Materials Quality Assurance Procedures Manual and will be located on the Structural Fabrication Unit’s (SFU) website. A brief description of the revisions is presented below.

Chapter 1 (General Information):

  • Formatting, acronym, and grammar corrections
  • Updates for 2020 spec book
  • Added local agency information
  • Added new definitions
  • Updated contact information
  • Revised narrative report writing requirements
  • Added fabrication flowchart, web links, and inspection file closeout process

Chapter 2 (Fabrication Inspection Procedures):

  • Updates for 2020 spec book
  • Added preamble

Chapter 6 (Buy America Guidance): New chapter for existing SFU BA Guidance that was updated for 2020 spec book.

Chapter 7 (Request for Information Process): New chapter for existing SFU RFI Process that was updated for 2020 spec book.

Chapter 8 (Nonconformance Process): New chapter for existing SFU NCR Process that was updated for 2020 spec book and clarified terminology.

Chapter 9 (Nonconformance Policy): New chapter for existing SFU NCR Policy that was updated for 2020 spec book and clarified terminology.

Chapter 10 (Corrective Action Request): New chapter for newly developed SFU CAR Process.

Appendices:

  • Added existing SFU Fabrication Inspection Flowchart that was revised to combine previous two flowcharts.
  • Added existing SFU Concrete Standard Repair Program that was updated for 2020 spec book.

Annexes:

  • Added existing MDOT Shop Drawing Review Process
  • Added existing MDOT Structural Precast Concrete SD Review List
  • Added existing MDOT Structural Steel SD Review List
  • Added existing MDOT Elastomeric Bearing SD Review List
  • Added existing MDOT Welder Qualification Program

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