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2008 STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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COVER PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. Standard Driveway Connection to TXDOT Highways (Asphalt Pavement Only)
  • Fig 1.1
2. Standard Driveway Connection to TXDOT Highways (Concrete Pavement w/curb & gutter)
  • Fig 1.2
SECTION 2 - PAVING DETAILS
1. Transverse Expansion Joint
  • Fig. 2.1
2. Construction Joint
  • Fig. 2.2
3. Sawed Transverse and Longitudinal Dummy Joint
  • Fig. 2.3
4. Transverse Contraction Joint
  • Fig. 2.4
5. Keyway Detail
  • Fig. 2.5
6. Concrete Header
  • Fig. 2.6
7. Pavement Terminus Detail
  • Fig. 2.7
8. Plan of Pavement Joints
  • Fig. 2.8
9. 6" Integral Curb
  • Fig. 2.9
10. 6" Integral Surmountable Curb
  • Fig. 2.10
11. Concrete Curb and Gutter with Concrete Pavement
  • Fig. 2.11
12. Concrete Curb and Gutter with Asphalt Pavement (Section)
  • Fig. 2.12
13. Concrete Curb and Gutter with Asphalt Pavement (Plan View)
  • Fig. 2.12 b
14. Concrete Curb and Gutter with Construction Joint
  • Fig. 2.13
15. Cul-De-Sac Joint Layout
  • Fig. 2.14
16. Street Intersection Layout
  • Fig. 2.15
17. Left and Right Turn Lane
  • Fig. 2.16
18. Left and/or Right Turn Lane Widening
  • Fig. 2.17
19. Stamped and Patterned Concrete
  • Fig. 2.18
20. Asphalt Pavement Replacement
  • Fig. 2.19
21. Concrete Pavement Replacement
  • Fig. 2.20

SECTION 3 - ALLEY & DRIVEWAY ACCESS DETAILS
1. Typical Alley Turnout
  • Fig. 3.1
2. Driveway Connection to Alley
  • Fig. 3.2
3. Driveway Paving Detail "Concrete Drive w/Asphalt Pavement"
  • Fig. 3.3
4. Driveway Paving Detail "Concrete Drive w/Concrete Pavement"
  • Fig. 3.4
5. Driveway Paving Detail "Concrete Drive w/Surmountable Curb"
  • Fig. 3.5
6. 45 degree Residential Alley Intersection Detail
  • Fig. 3.6
7. 90 degree Residential Alley Intersection Detail
  • Fig. 3.7
8. Alley "T" Intersection
  • Fig. 3.8
9. Residential Alley Adjacent to Thoroughfare
  • Fig. 3.9
10. Standard Residential Alley
  • Fig. 3.10
11. Driveway Layout (Truck Entrance)
  • Fig. 3.11

SECTION 4 - SIDEWALK DETAILS
1. Standard Sidewalk Details Typical
  • Fig. 4.1
2. Lead Walk (Residential Areas Only)
  • Fig. 4.2
3. Section Through Sidewalk
  • Fig. 4.3
4. Section Through Drive Approach
  • Fig. 4.4
5. Retaining Wall With Integral Sidewalk (Section)
  • Fig. 4.5
6. Retaining Wall With Integral Sidewalk (Plan View)
  • Fig. 4.5 b
7. Sidewalk Adjacent to Inlet or Curb
  • Fig. 4.6
8. Concrete Walk Over Flume
  • Fig. 4.7
9. Handicap Ramp
  • Fig. 4.8
10. Handicap Ramp Section
  • Fig. 4.9
11. General Notes & Detectable Warnings-Modified TXDOT Standard Ped05
  • Fig. 4.10
12. Curb Ramp-Modified TXDOT Standard Ped05
  • Fig. 4.11

SECTION 5 - TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
1. Median Opening and Left Turn Layout (4-Lane Divided 100' ROW)
  • Fig. 5.1
2. Median Opening and Left Turn Layout (6-Lane Divided 120' ROW)
  • Fig. 5.2
3. Installation Pattern for Raised Pavement Markers-Left and Right Turn Lane
  • Fig. 5.3
4. Installation Pattern for Right and Left Turn Lane Using Thermoplastic
  • Fig. 5.4
5. Installation Pattern for Raised Pavement Markers - Multi Lane or Two Lane Undivided
  • Fig. 5.5
6. Installation Pattern for Using Thermoplastic Markings on New Concrete or Asphalt Streets
  • Fig. 5.6
7. Use of the Turn Arrow and the Word "Only" for Left-Turn Lanes
  • Fig. 5.7
8. Use of the Turn Arrow and the Word "Only" for Right-Turn Lanes
  • Fig. 5.8
9. Typical Loop Detail
  • Fig. 5.9
10. High & Low Speed Detection Plan
  • Fig. 5.10
11. Conduit & Cable Chart
  • Fig. 5.11
12. Conduit & Ground Box Summary
  • Fig. 5.12
13. Traffic Light Heads (Signal Head and Pole Placement Chart)
  • Fig. 5.13
14. Traffic Signal Pole Assembly and Legend
  • Fig. 5.14
15. Design Controls and Criteria (WB-40 Design Vehicle)
  • Fig. 5.15
16. Design Controls and Criteria (WB-50 Design Vehicle)
  • Fig. 5.15 b
17. Design Controls and Criteria (SU Design Vehicle)
  • Fig. 5.15 c

SECTION 6 - SCREENING WALL DETAIL
1. Standard Thin Wall (Elevation)
  • Fig. 6.1
2. Standard Thin Wall (Plan)
  • Fig. 6.1 b
3. Standard Thin Wall (Cross Drainage)
  • Fig. 6.2
4. Thin Wall Pier Detail (w/ Pier Section)
  • Fig. 6.3
5. Thin Wall Detail (w/ Mow Strip)
  • Fig. 6.4

SECTION 7 - SANITARY SEWER DETAIL
1. Flat Top Precast Manhole
  • Fig. 7.1
2. Concentric Precast Manhole
  • Fig. 7.2
3. Concentric Cast in Place Manhole
  • Fig. 7.3
4. Eccentric Precast Manhole
  • Fig. 7.4
5. Eccentric Cast in Place Manhole
  • Fig. 7.5
6. Drop Connection Manhole
  • Fig. 7.6
7. Standard C.I. Manhole Frame & Cover
  • Fig. 7.7
8. Residential Cleanout & Service
  • Fig. 7.8
9. Main Line Cleanout End of Sewer Line
  • Fig. 7.9
10. Typical Pipe Installation Detail (Water, Sewer, Storm)
  • Fig. 7.10
11. Detail of Concrete Collar
  • Fig. 7.11
12. Inspection Port Two Way Cleanout
  • Fig. 7.12
13. Encasement Pipe Requirements
  • Fig. 7.13

SECTION 8 - WATERLINE DETAILS
1. Fire Hydrant Installation
  • Fig. 8.1
2. Typical Water Service Connection
  • Fig. 8.2
3. Typical Blow-Off Valve Installation
  • Fig. 8.3
4. Modified Blow-Off Valve Installation
  • Fig. 8.4
5. Typical Air Valve Installation (16' dia. or Larger)
  • Fig. 8.5
6. Modified Air Valve Installation
  • Fig. 8.6
7. Detail for Water Main Lowering
  • Fig. 8.7
8. Butterfly Valve Detail "Plan View"
  • Fig. 8.8
9. Butterfly Valve Detail "Elevation View & Valve Vault Cover"
  • Fig. 8.8 b
10. Modified Butterfly Valve Detail
  • Fig. 8.9
11. Valve Blocking & Adjustable Valve Box Detail
  • Fig. 8.10
12. Double Check Detector Check and Vault Detail
  • Fig. 8.11
13. Tee Flanged Ends & Cross Flanged ends w/ Flanged Valves
  • Fig. 8.12
14. Vertical Thrust Blocking
  • Fig. 8.13
15. Horizontal Thrust Blocking
  • Fig. 8.14
16. City of Lewisville Specification for Water Meters
  • Fig. 8.15
17. Diagram Layout for 3" and Larger Water Meter Assembly
  • Fig. 8.16
18. Meter Face Detail
  • Fig. 8.17
19. City of Lewisville Specification for Water Meter Boxes
  • Fig. 8.18
20. Meter Box & Meter Detail
  • Fig. 8.19
21. Residential Meter Box Cover
  • Fig. 8.20
22. (Misc. Meter Box Sheets)

SECTION 9 - DRAINAGE DETAILS
1. Curb Inlet
  • Fig. 9.1
2. Curb Inlet (Section B-B) Typical for all Inlets
  • Fig. 9.2
3. Recessed Inlet
  • Fig. 9.3
4. Recessed Inlet (Section D-D)
  • Fig. 9.4
5. Standard C.I. Inlet and Manhole Frame and Cover
  • Fig. 9.5
6. Notes Applicable to All Inlets
  • Fig. 9.6
7. Type "Y" Inlet
  • Fig. 9.7
8. Two Grate Combination Inlet
  • Fig. 9.8
9. Three Grate Combination Inlet
  • Fig. 9.9
10. Four Grate Combination Inlet
  • Fig. 9.10
11. Section A-A and Steel Bars Call-Outs Combination Inlet
  • Fig. 9.11
12. Section B-B and Section C-C Combination Inlet
  • Fig. 9.12
13. Combination Inlet - Alley Paving Blockout Details
  • Fig. 9.13
14. Storm Drain Manhole Detail
  • Fig. 9.14
15. Manhole with Cast-In-Place Riser (General Notes)
  • Fig. 9.15
16. Concrete Headwalls for Pipe Culverts (12-72" diameter)
  • Fig. 9.16
17. Type "C" Headwall
  • Fig. 9.17
18. Sloped Reinforced Concrete Pipe End Treatment
  • Fig. 9.18
19. Flume Detail
  • Fig. 9.19
20. Composite Earthen and Concrete Lined Channel
  • Fig. 9.20
21. Concrete Lined Channel Detail
  • Fig. 9.21

SECTION 10 - CASTLE HILLS MASTER METER DETAILS
1. 12 Inch Meter Vault Specification Cover
  • Fig. 10.1
2. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Side View)
  • Fig. 10.1 a
3. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Top View )
  • Fig. 10.1 b
4. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (End View)
  • Fig. 10.1 c
5. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts)
  • Fig. 10.1 d
6. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.1 e
7. 12 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.1 f
8. 16 Inch Meter Vault Specification Cover
  • Fig. 10.2
9. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Side View)
  • Fig. 10.2 a
10. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Top View )
  • Fig. 10.2 b
11. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (End View)
  • Fig. 10.2 c
12. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts)
  • Fig. 10.2 d
13. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.2 e
14. 16 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.2 f
15. 20 Inch Meter Vault Specification Cover
  • Fig. 10.3
16. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Side View)
  • Fig. 10.3 a
17. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Top View )
  • Fig. 10.3 b
18. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (End View)
  • Fig. 10.3 c
19. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts)
  • Fig. 10.3 d
20. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.3 e
21. 20 Inch Meter Vault Assembly (Parts con't)
  • Fig. 10.3 f
22. Electrical Services Cover
  • Fig. 10.4
23. TXDOT Electrical Service Detail
  • Fig. 10.4 a
24. Tesco Controls Service Pedestal Model 26-000
  • Fig. 10.4 b
25. Tesco Controls Service Pedestal Model 26-000
  • Fig. 10.4 c
26. Tesco Controls Service Pedestal Model 26-000
  • Fig. 10.4 d
27. Meter Electronic Enclosures Communication
  • Fig. 10.5
28. Proline Ultrasonic Flow Measuring System w/ Transit Time Meter and Reorder
  • Fig. 10.5 a
29. Proline Ultrasonic Flow Measuring System w/ Transit Time Meter and Reorder (con't)
  • Fig. 10.5 b
30. Proline Ultrasonic Flow Measuring System w/ Transit Time Meter and Reorder (con't)
  • Fig. 10.5 c
31. Quazite Signal Base
  • Fig. 10.5 d
32. Naztec Control Base
  • Fig. 10.5 e
33. Dismantling Joints, Gate Valve, Check Valve Cover
  • Fig. 10.6
34. Dismantling Joints
  • Fig. 10.6 a
35. Dismantling Joints (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 b
36. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover
  • Fig. 10.6 c
37. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (overview)
  • Fig. 10.6 d
38. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (overview)
  • Fig. 10.6 e
39. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 f
40. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 g
41. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 h
42. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 i
43. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 j
44. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 k
45. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 l
46. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 m
47. Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Cover (specification)
  • Fig. 10.6 n
48. Aluminum Floor Access Doors, Sump Pumps, Pipe Supports & Link seal Cover
  • Fig. 10.7
49. USF Fabrication Access Doors (Cover)
  • Fig. 10.7 a
50. USF Fabrication Access Doors (specifications & details)
  • Fig. 10.7 b
51. USF Fabrication Access Doors (specifications & details)
  • Fig. 10.7 c
52. USF Fabrication Access Doors (specifications & details)
  • Fig. 10.7 d
53. Grainger Sump Pump (3/4 HP)
  • Fig. 10.7 e
54. Grainger Sump Pump (3/4 HP con't)
  • Fig. 10.7 f
55. Standon Adjustable Pipe Supports
  • Fig. 10.7 g
56. Standon Flange Cradle Supports (Model S96 overview)
  • Fig. 10.7 h
57. Standon Flange Cradle Supports (Model S96 specification)
  • Fig. 10.7 i
58. Standon Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports (Overview)
  • Fig. 10.7 j
59. Standon Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports (dimensions)
  • Fig. 10.7 k
60. Link Seal Cover
  • Fig. 10.7 l
61. Link Seal Modular Seal (installation techniques)
  • Fig. 10.7 m
62. Link Seal Modular Seal (installation techniques con't)
  • Fig. 10.7 n
63. Link Seal Modular Seal (installation techniques con't)
  • Fig. 10.7 o
64. Link Seal Modular Seal (installation techniques con't)
  • Fig. 10.7 p
65. Cell Cell Cast Disk (specification)
  • Fig. 10.7 q
66. Castle Hills Master Meter Vault (General Requirements)
  • Fig. 10.8

SECTION 11 - GENERAL NOTES
Full 2008 version of the Standard Construction Details

*The 2008 book is the same as the 2007 book except for the following new and updated pages