PCI BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL. USER INSTRUCTIONS UI 1.2 REVISIONS Regular revisions to this manual are to be expected. The AASHTO specifications on which this manual is based, are revised annually. To receive revisions, or notices of revisions, it is necessary to register your copy of the manual as described elsewhere. There is no cost or obligation for you to do so. Use the web links and portal provided to you when you received this manual or call or write PCI at the address and number on the inside title page. You will receive a notice at your registered email when you need to down load the updated releases. UI 1.2.1 Errors and Omissions UI1.2.1.1 Your Help Needed Your help will be very much appreciated in locating errors and identifying omissions. Please contact PCI with your observations and suggestions. Email your input to PCIBridgeManual@pci.org, UI 1.2.1.2 Dissemination of Corrections Errors corrected will be assembled and emailed to registered manual-holders at regular intervals. The replacement pages will readily identify the revision and the page will be identified as revised in the footer. Revisions will be emailed free of charge. Those that have a paper copy will need to print and insert the revised age. UI 1.2.2 Revisions Due to Specifications Changes Revisions to the AASHTO specifications may require more significant revisions to the manual. Major revisions may require the payment of a fee. Registered manual-holders will be notified of these opportunities to update their books. UI 1.2.3 Additions Periodically, new material will be compiled for this manual. Additional chapters are being developed on such topics as: ‘+ Additional Bridge Products chapter Completion of the Precast Segmental Bridges chapter + Piling and Substructures chapter Divider tabs have already been prepared and included for these additions. Also, at least one more design example is expected to be made available as an electronic download with the next release of this edition. UI 1.3 SUGGESTIONS UI 1.3.1 Your Suggestion Your suggestions and comments concerning this Manual will be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail to PCIBridgeManual@pci.org. UI 1.3.2 Our Suggestion We strongly urge the designer, in the early stages of a project, to contact one or more PCI Plant Certified precast concrete manufacturers. The manufacturer can advise about locally available precast sections, spans, prestressing capabilities, locally accepted methods of construction, ete. The producer can often help with framing solutions and cost estimates. They can provide specific design information about special local, state, or regional precast sections. Some have prepared inserts for Appendix C—Local/Regional Products for this manual. PCI can supply a current list of quality-certified producers. A current list is also readily available on the PCI website at the address on the inside cover page of this manual.