Standard Plans
Defined in the standard specifications of 2 state transportation agencies. Each definition below is the agency’s own text, with the section it comes from — they do not all say the same thing, and on a contract the difference is the point.
Definitions are quoted from state-authored public specification books. This page carries no I-Code-derived terms.
Louisiana · LaDOTD
Department drawings approved for repetitive use, showing the details to be used where appropriate.
Section 101 — General Information, Definitions, and Terms →Michigan · MDOT
Practical Refusal. The nominal pile driving resistance value of 110% of the nominal pile driving resistance shown on the plans. Also see “Absolute Refusal.” Prebore Elevation. Elevation designated for stopping preboring, as shown on the p lans.
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