Technical Manuals and Guidelines on Bridge Seismic Design
Department Order No. 18, Series of 2020, from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) establishes technical manuals and guidelines for bridge seismic design to enhance engineers' knowledge and capabilities regarding safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency. The order prescribes specific manuals, including the 2019 Interim Revision for LRFD Seismic Design Specifications and the Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Bridges, to be used by all DPWH offices and engineering consultants. These resources were developed collaboratively with experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and are available for download on the DPWH Intranet. The order is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DPWH Department Order No. 18, s. 2020
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 14, 2020
DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 18, S. 2020
| SUBJECT | : | Technical Manuals and Guidelines on Bridge Seismic Design |
In line with the commitment, goal, and objective of the Department to enhance the technical knowledge and capabilities of our engineers specifically on safety, cost effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of bridge seismic design, the following technical manuals are hereby prescribed as guide in the preparation of bridge plans by all DPWH Regional Offices, District Engineering Offices, Project Management Office Clusters and Engineering Consultants of the Department: HTcADC
1. 2019 Interim Revision for LRFD Seismic Design Specifications
2. BSDS Design Standard Guide Manual
3. Highway Bridge Seismic Isolation Design Specifications
4. Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Bridges
The aforementioned technical manuals, which were prepared and developed jointly by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Road and Bridge Experts, CTI Engineering International Co. Ltd., and members of the DPWH Technical Working Group (TWG), can be downloaded from the DPWH Intranet (http:dpwhnet) under Bureau of Design-Manuals for easy reference.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
(SGD.) MARK A. VILLARSecretary
Cite This Law
Technical Manuals and Guidelines on Bridge Seismic Design, DPWH Department Order No. 18, s. 2020, Jan 14, 2020 (Philippines)
Technical Manuals and Guidelines on Bridge Seismic Design, DPWH Department Order No. 18, s. 2020 (Phil. 2020)
Browse More Other Rules and Procedures
Explore other laws in the Other Rules and Procedures category.
View All Other Rules and ProceduresNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law