Latest Design Revisions
The table below summarizes the changes made with the latest revisions to the SUDAS Design Manual. There is also a link below that contains the entire revision packets. However, if your manual is not updated to the 2019 Edition, the revisions below will not coordinate with your manual.
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| Chapter | Section | Pages | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro | Updated the Contributors and Acknowledgments page and the general table of contents. Note - if you want to replace the small business card for the spine of your manual, click on the link above. | ||
| 1 | Table of Contents | ii | Updated to reflect changes made in Chapter 1. |
| 1 | 1D-1, I through K | 13-66 | Revised "Items to be Specified" list based on SUDAS Specifications revisions. Updated "Incidental or Included Items" list. Updated "Bid Items" list. |
| 3 | Table 3D-1.01 | 1 | Revised due to the combining of AWWA C900 and C905. |
| 3 | Table 3D-1.03 | 2 | Updated based on spec changes. |
| 4 | 4C-1 | 1-4 | Deleted references to a figure that no longer exists. |
| 5 | 5C-1 | 3-9 | Set the preferred and acceptable clear zone on low speed urban roadways without consideration for the roadway classification; deleted Table 5C-1.05 and updated references as a result. |
| 5 | 5G-1, A | 1-2 | Revised to reflect Iowa DOT’s new maximum of 12’ longitudinal and 17’ transverse joint spacing. |
| 5 | 5G-2 | ALL | Revised to reflect Iowa DOT’s new maximum of 12’ longitudinal and 17’ transverse joint spacing. |
| 5 | 5G-3 | 1-4; 13-16 | Revised to reflect Iowa DOT’s new maximum of 12’ longitudinal and 17’ transverse joint spacing. |
| 5 | 5G-4 | ALL | Revised to reflect Iowa DOT’s new maximum of 12’ longitudinal and 17’ transverse joint spacing. |
| 5 | 5J-1, C, 1, b | 7-8 | Modified binder grade to ensure adequate crack resistance properties. |
| 5 | 5L-4 | ALL | Clarified that the flare should be 3 to 5 feet for residential and agricultural driveways. Other error corrections. |
| 7 | 7E-24, B, 4, b | 3-4 | Changed topsoil requirement to 8 inches to match the specifications. |
| 11 | Table of Contents | i | Updated to reflect changes made in Chapter 11. |
| 11 | 11A-1 | ALL | Updated section to reflect use of LED street lighting. |
| 11 | 11B-1 | ALL | Updated section to reflect use of LED street lighting. |
| 11 | 11C-1 | ALL | Updated section to reflect use of LED street lighting. |
| 13 | Table of Contents | ALL | Updated to reflect changes made in Chapter 13. |
| 13 | ENTIRE CHAPTER | ALL | Changed chapter title to Traffic Control and added new sections for work zone traffic control. |
Page last updated: December 12, 2019