Structures Design

Structures Manual

 

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Archived Structures Manuals

2023 Structures Manual

The Structures Manual can be accessed online or by downloading and installing it on your computer. Both methods are available below.

Please note the following differences between online viewing versus downloading and installing:

Online:
Links between the Volumes will malfunction and viewing may be slower depending on internet speed.

Installed Version:
This is the recommended method of viewing the Structures Manual.
Downloading and running the executable file does the following:
 - Saves all Volumes and Appendices in a single folder which allows navigation between PDFs.
 - Adds an icon on your desktop which you can then click to launch the Structures Manual.
Launching the Structures Manual with the icon opens the Introduction PDF which includes links to each Volume.
Administrative privileges may be required to run the executable file (Contact your local IT support specialist for guidance).
Instructions are provided below to manually accomplish the installation without running the executable file.

Frequently Asked Questions

2023 Structures Manual Revision History

Links to view the Structures Manual online:

VolumeErrataDescription
  Introduction
   
1ErrataStructures Design Guidelines
  Appendix 1A
  Appendix 1B
  Appendix 5A
  Appendix 8A
  Appendix 8B
  Appendix 8C
  Appendix 8D
  Appendix 8E
  Appendix 8F
   
2 Structures Detailing Manual
  Structures Detailing Manual Examples
   
3 FDOT Modifications to LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (LRFDLTS-1)
   
4 Fiber Reinforced Polymer Guidelines (FRPG)

 

 

Link to install the Structures Manual on your computer:

Click Here to Download the FDOT Structures Manual - January 2023 (35.1 MB)

Instructions to manually install the Structures Manual without downloading and running the executable file:

 1. Create a folder named: "2023 StructuresManual", (include only the text and underbars between the " " quote marks).
 2. Open each PDF file from the links above and select "save as", to save the file in the folder created in step 1.
 3. DO NOT change the file or folder names, as this will cause the links to malfunction. The folder/file structure specified above replicates the folder structure and format provided in the executable, allowing the links to function properly.
 4. If desired, a shortcut may be created to link to the Structures Manual Introduction PDF, which will then operate much like the downloaded .exe version. Otherwise, the PDF files can be accessed from the 2023 Structures Manual folder.

Note that saving the files in this fashion will not automatically create the FDOT Structures Manual shortcut icon on your desktop or start menu. Once downloaded, if any modifications are made to the files they are no longer considered an official document. The only accepted official version of the Structures Manual is the original document(s) that are provided on the Structures Manual Website.