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Part 1. Completeness and Correctness of Drawings/Details
Engineering Survey Aspect
1 Lot Plan
• Lot name, boundary lines, area and adjoining lots
• Corner number and monuments
Technical descriptions’ table based on ownership document with
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Tie line data
• Vicinity sketch
Signed and sealed by registered Geodetic Engineer with
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professional details
2 Site Development Plan
Boundary lines with Technical Description (Bearing, Distance,
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Clearance between existing and proposed Building)
• Major and Minor Contours
• Contour labels
• Existing Structures/Improvements and trees
Geotechnical Aspect
1 Geotechnical Plan
• Borehole Location Plan
Type of Recommended Foundation Drawn Adjacent to Boring Log
2
with SPT Graph
3 Idealized Soil Profile Plan
4 Ground Improvement Technique/s
Geology Aspect
Preliminary Geohazard Assessment Report (PGAR)
1
/EGGAR/Geotechnical Investigation Report (Duly Signed)
• Project Description/Background
• Discussion on Geology
○ Regional Geology of the project area
○ Geologic Map (Scale of 1:50,000 or more detailed)
Field Photographs of Geologic Mapping (showing outcrops,
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geologic structures)
• Discussion on Seismicity
Active Fault Map (determine the 3 nearest active faults from
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the site)
Historical Records of Seismicity within the area (3 nearest
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earthquake source)
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○ Length of Active Fault (based on PHIVOLCS Map)
○ Approach (DSHA) using NSCP 2015
- Seismic source type
- Near – source factor (Na, Nv)
- Seismic Response Coefficient (Ca, Cv)
- Soil Profile Type
• Discussion on Geomorphology, Topography, and Climate
○ Geomorphological Map
○ Topographic Map
○ Climate Map
• Discussion on Geohazard Susceptibility
○ Volcanic Hazard Maps
○ Rainfall-induced landslide Map
○ Earthquake-induced landslide Map
Flood Hazard Maps and Discussion on Fluvial Hazards with
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supporting Map
○ Liquefaction Hazard with supporting Map
Tsunami, Seiches and Storm Surge Hazard with supporting
○
Map
Mining Tenement with supporting Map (Locations of
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previous open pits, underground portals, etc.)
○ Karst Hazards
• Discussion on Problematic Soils
○ Poorly Compacted Fills
○ Contaminated Soils
Part 3. Accuracy of Design Analysis and Calculations
Engineering Survey Aspect
1 Terrestrial Component Survey Data (Raw Data)
• Point Number
• Northing
• Easting
• Elevation
• Survey Code/Description
• PRS92 (Applicable Zone)
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2 Project Controls
• Three (3) intervisible benchmarks (min.)
• Control information notations
Engineering Survey Aspect
3 Survey Documents
• Calibration certificate of Survey Equipment
• Survey Data and Computations (Topographic Survey)
• Geotagged Photographs w/ brief description
• Lot Data Computations
• Copy of proof of ownership/ possession of rights
Geotechnical Aspect
1 Geotechnical Investigation Report (Duly Signed)
• Borehole/s
2 Summary of Results from Field and Laboratory Tests
3 Geotechnical Parameters
4 Allowable Bearing Capacity
Evaluation and Recommendation (Shallow and/or Deep
5
Foundation)
Laboratory Test Performed and Results by DPWH Laboratory
6 Testing Facility and/or DPWH Accredited Private Testing
Laboratory (D.O. 22, S. 2018)
• Mechanical Sieve Analysis
• Specific Gravity Test
• Atterberg Limits Test
• Consolidation Test
• Natural Moisture Content
• Soil Strength Test
Geology Aspect
1 Discussion on Problematic Soils
• Expansive Soils
• Highly Compressible Soils
• Collapsible Soil
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2 Liquefaction Assessment
Liquefaction Assessment of soils layers based on the results of
• Geotechnical Investigation (as per BSDS 2013 and DGCS
Volume 2A)
Preliminary screening analysis (based on grain size analysis &
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atterberg limit test, water table as per BSDS 2013)
Calculation of Cyclic Resistance Ratio and Cyclic Stress Ratio
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Architectural Drawings
1 Cover sheet
• Title
• Location
2 Title/Signatory Block
• Title and location of the project
Full name and designation of approving officials and their
•
corresponding signature
3 Perspective and Table of contents
4 Location plan/vicinity map
• Within a 2 km radius at any convenient scale
• Prominent landmarks and major thorough fares
5 Site Development Plan
Orientation / North Arrow Indication and position of the
•
proposed building/structure in relation to the lot
Setback (distance of the proposed building/structure from
•
property line)
• Technical description
Existing or proposed access road and driveways and existing
•
public utilities/services
• Existing buildings within and adjoining the lot
6 Floor plans
• Drawn to scale of not less than 1:100 with pertinent dimensions
• Gridlines (vertical and horizontal)
• Identification of rooms/ functional spaces
Schedule/ designation of floor finishes, doors, and window
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marks
• Adjoining structure/s if any, shown in single hatched lines
7 Elevations
• Front
• Left Side
• Right Side
• Rear
• Same scale as floor plan(s)
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• Gridlines
Natural ground to finish grade elevations and floor to floor
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heights
• Door and window marks
• Exterior finishes/ materials
• Adjoining structure(s), if any, shown in single hatched lines
8 Sections
• Longitudinal Section
• Cross Section
• Same scale as floor plan(s) and elevations
• Gridlines
Natural ground to finish grade elevations and finish floor levels
•
including ceiling heights
• Outline of cut and visible structural parts
• Door and window marks
• Built-in cabinets, etc.
Identification of rooms and functional spaces cut by section
•
lines
• Interior and exterior finishes/ materials
9 Ceiling plans
• Same scale as floor plan(s)
• Grid lines (vertical/ horizontal)
• Design, materials/ finish(es)
Spot/blow-up detail of ceiling (showing connection between
•
floor slabs/truss to ceiling)
• Isometric drawing of slab/truss to ceiling (if necessary)
10 Roof plans
• Same scale as floor plan(s)
• Grid lines (vertical/ horizontal)
• Design, materials/ finish, gutters, etc.
11 Details (Plans, elevations/sections)
• Minimum scale of 1:50
• Accessible ramp properly drawn and complete
○ Detail Plan and Section
○ Handrail blow-up details
○ Spot/blow-up detail of ramp groove lines
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• Accessible stairs
○ Detail Plan and Section
○ Handrail blow-up details
○ Stair riser blow-up details
○ Spot/blow-up detail of stair nosing
• Accessible lifts/elevators
• Accessible entrances, corridors and walkways
• Accessible functional areas/comfort rooms
• Typical wall/ bay sections drawn from ground up to roof
• Built-in cabinets
• All types of partitions
12 Schedule of Doors and Windows
• Types and materials
• Designations/ marks
• Pertinent dimensions
• Number of sets
13 Schedule of Finishes
Surface finishes specified for floors, ceilings, walls, and
•
baseboard trims for all building spaces per floor level
14 Provision for PWD (Based on B.P. 344)
• Ramp Slope gradient shall be maximum of 1:12.
• Ramp minimum clear width of 1.20m
• 900mm high handrail with 700mm high secondary handrail
• Maximum of 6000mm per flight of ramp
• Minimum of 1500mm width for intermediate landing
• Toilet
Minimum dimension of 1700mm x 1800mm for PWD Toilet
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with provision for L-type & Flip-up and down grab bar
○ Maximum of 800mm high of lavatory
800mm minimum width (900mm preferably) for toilet doors
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with provision of stainless steel kickplate
Turning space of 2.25sq.m with minimum dimension of 1.50
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m for wheelchair
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Structural Drawings
1 General Notes
• Design Codes, Specifications and References
○ National Structural Code of the Philippines 2015
DPWH Standard Specifications for Public Works Structures
(Buildings, Ports and Harbors, Flood Control and Drainage
○
Structures and Water Supply Systems), Volume III, 2019
Edition)
• Design Criteria and Loadings
○ Dead Load
○ Live Load
○ Wind Load
- Wind Velocity
- Exposure Category
- Enclosure Classification
○ Earthquake Load
- Design Base Shear, V
- Importance Factor, I
- Seismic Zone Factor, Z
- Seismic Response Modification Factor, R
- Near Source Factor, Na
- Near Source Factor, Nv
- Soil Profile Type
- Seismic Coefficient, Ca (for Response Spectrum)
- Seismic Coefficient, Cv (for Response Spectrum)
- Damping (for Response Spectrum)
○ Load Combination
- Strength Design
- Allowable Stress
- Earthquake Load Requirements
• Materials Specification
○ Concrete compressive strength, fc’
○ Yield strength of reinforcing bars, fy
○ Steel Strength (if with truss/rafter and/or purlins)
○ Masonry compressive strength, f’m
• Soil bearing capacity / Subgrade Modulus
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• Table of Lap Splice, Development Length and Standard Hooks
○ Diameter of reinforcing bars
○ Concrete Compressive Strength, fc’
○ Yield Strength of reinforcing bars, fy
2 Construction Requirements
• Notes on Concrete Mixes & Placing
• Notes on Reinforcement
• Notes on Columns
• Notes on Beams and Girders
• Notes on Concrete Hollow Blocks
• Notes on Concrete Walls
3 Foundation Plan
• Footing
• Column
• Footing Tie/Grade Beam
• Slab on Fill / Slab on Grade with Reinforcement
• Wall Footing
• Ramp and Ground Stair
• Shear Wall
4 Floor Framing Plan
• Girders/Beams
• Girder Clear Span
• Suspended Slabs
• Columns
• Shear Walls
• Building Separations
5 Roof Framing Plan
• Truss/Rafters
• Roof Beams/Girders
• Suspended Slab (deck slab)
• Sagrod (size and spacing)
• Purlins (section and spacing)
• Location of Cross-Bracings (with diameter size)
6 Details of Foundation
• Schedule/Detail of Footing
○ Dimensions
○ Thickness
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○ Depth from NGL
○ Reinforcement
○ Typical Location of Footing Tie Beam / Grade Beam
• Schedule/Detail of Wall Footing
○ Dimensions
○ Thickness
○ Depth from NGL
○ Reinforcement
Subgrade support of slab on grade/footing (Well compacted fill
•
or Lean Concrete)
• Schedule/Detail of Footing Tie Beam/Grade Beam
○ Dimensions
○ Reinforcement
7 Details of Column
○ Dimensions
○ Main Reinforcement
○ Ties
○ Seismic Hook
○ Splicing
8 Details of Beams
○ Dimensions
○ Main Reinforcement
○ Stirrups
○ Seismic Hook
○ Splicing
9 Detail of Suspended Slab
• One-Way Slab
○ Thickness
○ Reinforcement
• Two-Way Slab
○ Thickness
○ Reinforcement in both directions
• Steel/Metal Deck Slab
○ Thickness
○ Main and Distribution Reinforcement
○ Steel/Metal Deck Thickness
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10 Details of Shear Wall
• Thickness
• Longitudinal and Transverse Reinforcement
• Boundary Elements
11 Details of Truss/Rafter and Connections
• Truss/Rafter Configuration and Sections with Splicing
Truss/Rafter to Column/Beam Connection (Base Plate and
•
Bolts/Welds)
• Purlin Sections with Splicing
• Purlin to Truss/Beam Connection
• Roofing to Purlin Connection (J-Bolts)
• Cross-bracing to Truss/Rafter (top chord) Connection
• Truss/Rafter Members Connection (Gusset Plates)
• Sagrod Connection
12 Details of Stairs
• Stair slab thickness
• Nosing bar
• Chair bars
• Stair Landing Slab (thickness and reinforcements)
• Support (footing/slab) of Stairs
13 Miscellaneous Details Drawing
• Structural details of cistern tank/stp
• Structural details of storm drainage ditch and catch basin
• Structural details of elevator pit
Structural details of concrete pad support for water tank,
•
generator, solar panel, etc.
Electrical Drawings
1 General Requirements
• General Notes
• Electrical Symbols/Legend
• Site Development Plan
2 Layout Plan
• Power Layout
• Lighting Layout
3 Schedule of Loads and Computations
4 Single Line Diagram / Electrical Riser Diagram
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5 Emergency Power System
6 Grounding System
7 Lightning Protection System
8 Details and Specifications
9 Short Circuit Analysis/Computation
10 Voltage drop Computation
11 Illumination Level Calculation
Mechanical Drawings
1 General Information/Drawings
2 Plans for Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
• Layout of Air conditioning and Ventilation Equipment
• Schedule of Equipment
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details for Installation
• Cooling Load Analysis and Ventilation
3 Plans for Fire Protection System
Layout of Fire Protection System (AFSS/Dry-type Fire
•
Protection)
• Schedule of Equipment
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details for Installation
• Hydraulic Analysis for AFSS (Automatic Fire Sprinkler System)
4 Plans for Water Pumping System
Layout of Source to Transfer Pump to Overhead/Elevated Water
•
Tank
• Isometric Details of Water Pumping System
• Schedule of Equipment
5 Plans for Elevator System
• Layout of Elevator Shaft and Elevator Car
• Brief Specification of Equipment
6 Plans for Generating Sets
• Layout of Generator Set and Ventilation
• Schedule of Equipment
Electronic Drawings
1 General Requirements
• Location/Site Development plan
• General Notes/Specifications
• Legend and Symbols
• Abbreviations
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2 Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)
• Layout of Fire Detectors and Alarms
• Riser Diagram for FDAS
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details of FDAS Equipment
3 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System
• Layout of CCTV Cameras
• Riser Diagram for CCTV System
• Fill Chart for CCTV System
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details of CCTV Equipment
4 Structured Cabling System (SCS)
• Layout of Wi-Fi/voice and data outlets
• Riser Diagram for SCS
• Fill Chart for SCS
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details of SCS Equipment
5 Public Address/Background Music (PA/BGM) System
• Layout of speakers and amplifiers
• Riser Diagram for PA/BGM System
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details of PA/BGM Equipment
6 Nurse Call System (NCS)
• Layout of patient and nurse intercom
• Riser Diagram for NCS
• Miscellaneous Drawing Details of NCS Equipment
Sanitary/Plumbing Drawings
1 Location Plan and Site Development Plan (Drainage Layout)
2 Legend and General Notes
3 Plumbing Plans
• Sewer Line and Vent Layout
• Storm Drainage Layout
• Water Line Layout
4 Isometric Drawings (showing pipe elevation)
• Sewer Line and Vent Layout
• Storm Drainage Layout
• Water Line Layout
5 Details
• Catch Basin
• Septic Vault
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Other Details
1 Summary of Quantities
• Item Number
• Description
• Unit of Measurement
Part 2. Consistency of Design Parameters with Supporting Documents
Structural
1 General Notes
• Design Codes, Specifications and References
○ National Structural Code of the Philippines 2015
DPWH Standard Specifications for Public Works Structures
(Buildings, Ports and Harbors, Flood Control and Drainage
○
Structures and Water Supply Systems), Volume III, 2019
Edition)
• Design Criteria and Loadings
○ Dead Load
○ Live Load
○ Wind Load
- Wind Velocity
- Exposure Category
- Enclosure Classification
○ Seismic Load
- Importance Factor, I
- Seismic Zone Factor, Z
- Seismic Response Modification Factor, R
- Near Source Factor, Na
- Near Source Factor, Nv
- Soil Profile Type
- Damping (for Response Spectrum)
• Materials Specification
○ Concrete compressive strength, fc’
○ Yield strength of reinforcing bars, fy
○ Steel Strength (if with truss/rafter and/or purlins)
• Geotechnical Investigation Report
○ Soil bearing capacity
○ Subgrade Modulus
○ Recommended Type of Foundation
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○ Recommended seismic parameters
- Seismic Zone Factor, Z
- Near Source Factor, Na
- Near Source Factor, Nv
- Soil Profile Type
2 Details of Foundation
• Schedule/Detail of Footing
○ Soil bearing capacity / Subgrade Modulus
○ Design stresses
○ Dimension
○ Reinforcement
• Schedule/Detail of Footing Tie Beam
○ Design Stresses
○ Dimension
○ Reinforcement
3 Details of Column
• Design stresses
• Dimension
• Reinforcement
4 Details of Beams
• Design stresses
• Dimension
• Reinforcement
5 Details of Suspended Slab
• One-Way Slab
○ Thickness
○ Reinforcement
• Two-Way Slab
○ Thickness
○ Reinforcement
• Steel/Metal Deck Slab
○ Design Stresses
○ Thickness
○ Reinforcement
○ Steel/Metal Thickness
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6 Details of Stairs
• Design stresses
• Slab Thickness
• Reinforcement
7 Details of Shear Wall
• Design Stresses
• Thickness
• Reinforcement
• Boundary Elements
8 Details of Truss/Rafter and Purlin
• Design Stresses
• Truss/Rafter Configuration and Members
• Purlin (section and spacing)
Other Details
1 Detailed Quantity Calculation
Part 3. Accuracy of Design Analysis and Calculations
1 Structural Design Analysis
• Standards and References
○ National structural Code of the Philippines 2015
DPWH Standard Specifications for Public Works Structures
(Buildings, Ports and Harbors, Flood Control and Drainage
○
Structures and Water Supply Systems), Volume III, 2019
Edition)
• 3D Model
• Design Loadings
○ Occupancy Category
○ Dead Load
○ Live Load
○ Wind Load Parameters
- Wind Velocity
- Exposure Category
- Enclosure Classification
○ Seismic Load Parameters
- Importance Factor, I
- Seismic Zone Factor, Z
- Seismic Response Modification Factor, R
- Near Source Factor, Na
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- Near Source Factor, Nv
- Soil Profile Type
○ Response Spectrum
- Seismic Coefficient, Ca
- Seismic Coefficient, Cv
- Damping
• Load Combinations
○ Strength Design
○ Allowable Stress
○ Earthquake Load Requirements
• Global Response
○ Design Drift
○ Storey Drift
○ Vertical and Horizontal Irregularities Check
○ Dual System Participation
○ Modal Mass Participation (at least 90% in both directions)
2 Structural Design Calculations
• Design of Foundation
Soil Bearing Capacity / Subgrade Modulus (for Footing Plan
○
Dimensions)
○ Footing Thickness (Beam and Punching Shear)
○ Reinforcement (Flexure)
• Design of Columns (Based on NSCP 2015 Section 418)
○ Column – steel reinforcement area ratio
○ Cross-Sectional Dimension
Ratio of shortest cross-sectional dimension to the
○
perpendicular dimension
○ Transverse reinforcement
○ First hoop provision
○ Maximum spacing of ties (within l0)
○ Maximum spacing of ties (beyond l0)
○ Design Shear, Ve
○ 6/5 Column-Beam Ratio (Section 418.7.3.2)
○ Girder-Column Joint Shear Calculation
• Design of Beams (Based on NSCP 2015 Section 418)
○ Beam width
○ Beam depth
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○ Width to Depth Ratio
○ First hoop provision
○ Spacing of Hoops (within and beyond lo)
○ Girder Design Shear, Ve (Section 418.6.5.1)
○ Deflection (Section 424.2.4.1)
• Design of Suspended Slab
○ One-Way Slab
- Thickness
- Reinforcement
○ Two-Way Slab
- Thickness
- Reinforcement
○ Steel/Metal Deck Slab
- Concrete Slab Thickness
- Main and Distribution Reinforcement
- Steel/Metal Deck Thickness
• Design of Shear Wall
○ Thickness
○ Longitudinal and Transverse Reinforcement
○ Boundary Elements
• Design of Truss/Rafter
○ Design Loads including Roof Live and Wind Loads
○ Steel Strength (fy if ASD or fu if LRFD)
○ Connection of Members (Gusset Plate Design)
○ Connection to Column/Beam (Base Plate Design)
• Design of Purlins
○ Design Loads including Roof Live and Wind Loads
○ Steel Strength (fy if ASD or fu if LRFD)
○ Design of Connection to Truss/Beam
○ Deflection
○ Sagrod Requirement

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Part 1. Compliance to Policies/Referral Codes on Design Documentation
Quality of Plans/Design Documentation
1 All project plans are of uniform and standard size
for Highways, Bridges and Water Engineering Projects:
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420 x 594mm (A-2 size) Mylar Sheets;
for Building Projects:
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20 x 30in or 594 x 841mm (A-1 size) Mylar or Tracing Paper
2 Plans are drawn at prescribed scale.
for Highways/Roads:
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Plan (1:1250); Profile (1:125); Cross Sections (1:100, HV)
for Bridge Projects:
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General Plan and Elevation (at least 1:500 scale)
Plans are drafted using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
3 (CADD) software. All sheets are neat, clean and without any
crossed-out or voided portion therein.
All plans are printed/plotted on Mylar or other high quality Tracing
4
Paper
The title blocks are integral part of the sheets of plan and not
5
merely patched-up therein
Signatories
The title blocks are integral part of the sheets of plan and not
6
merely patched-up therein
All plans are properly signed and sealed by professionals and
7
DPWH Officials concerned with corresponding date
a. Designers/Preparers
NOTE: for Building Projects, all signatories are required
• Civil Engineer
• Professional Electrical Engineer (with PTR No.)
• Professional Mechanical Engineer (with PTR No.)
Professional Electronics and Communications Engineer (with
•
PTR No.)
• Architect
• Sanitary Engineer/Master Plumber
• Geodetic Engineer
b. Checker / Reviewer
c. Division Chief / Section Chief (Submitted)
d. Assistant Regional Director / Assistant District Engineer
(Recommending Approval)
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e. Regional Director / District Engineer (Approved)
f. All signature dates are indicated
Plans prepared by the IO's Consultant are provided with liability
8 waiver signed by the Consultant's Project Manager on all sheets of
plans
Part 2. Efficiency of Plan Preparation
Are the following activities aided by appropriate technologies (software and/or design spreadsheets)?
Indicate Design Software used if any.
1 Design Management Application
2 ESGG
• Engineering Surveying and Post-processing
• Geophysical Investigation and Interpretation
• Geotechnical Analysis
3 Highway Design
• Pavement Design
• Highway Geometric Design
• Drainage
○ Hydrologic Analysis
○ Hydraulic Analysis and Design
○ Structural Analysis Design (for RCBC)
• Slope Protection Structures
○ Overall Stability
○ Soil Bearing Capacity
○ Settlement Analysis
• High Embankment
○ Settlement Analysis
4 Bridge Design
• Structural Analysis and Design
○ Superstructure
○ Substructure
○ Foundation
• Seismic Analysis
• Scour Analysis
• Hydrologic Analysis
• Hydraulic Analysis
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• Slope Protection Structure
○ Overall Stability
○ Soil Bearing Capacity
5 Water Engineering Design
• Hydrologic Analysis
• Hydraulic Analysis
• Scour Analysis
• Stability Analysis
• Sheet Pile Analysis and Design
• Seepage Analysis
• Settlement Analysis
• Structural Analysis and Design
○ Revetment Analysis and Design
○ Bored Pile Analysis and Design
6 Building Design
• Structural Analysis and Design
○ Beam Design
○ Column Design
○ Foundation Design
○ Slab Design
○ Truss Design
○ Steel Connection Design (e.g., bolts, steel plate, welds)
• Architectural Design
○ AutoCAD, SketchUp, REVIT
• Electrical Analysis and Design
○ Short Circuit Analysis/Computation
○ Voltage Drop Computation
○ Illumination Level Calculation
○ Generator Set Sizing
• Plumbing/Sanitary Design
• Mechanical Analysis and Design
○ Hydraulic Analysis for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
○ Cooling Load Analysis and Ventilation
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7 General Engineering
• Drafting and Detailing
• Quantity Calculations / Quantity Take-off
Part 3. Personnel Trainings and Seminar
Have the personnel involved in plan preparation undergone any relevant training or attended seminars
related to the project?
1 Draftsman
• Drafting and Detailing
• DMA Training
2 ESGG Team
• Engineering Surveys
• PGAR/EGGAR Preparation
• Geotechnical Report Preparation
• DMA Training
3 Designers/Preparers
• Highway Design
○ Pavement Design
○ Slope Protection Design
○ Drainage Design
○ Highway Design Plan Preparation
• Bridge Design
○ Bridge Structural Analysis and Design
○ Bridge Hydraulic Analysis
• Water Engineering Design
○ River Flood Control Design
○ Urban Drainage Design
• Building Design
Structural Design of Reinforced Concrete Building using
○
Software
• DMA Training
4 Reviewer
• DMA Training
5 Submitted
• DMA Training
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Part 4. Timeliness
Are the following activities completed within the prescribed Time?
Per DO 11 s.2021 DoTS DEO Prescribed Time. Indicate actual duration (verify thru DMA DO 24 s.2023)
Geotechnical Investigation Report available prior to DED Plan
1
Approval?
2 Is the plan registered in DoTS or DMA?
Prepare/Review/Submitted (Designers and PDS/PDD Chief)
3 Recommend Approval (ADE/ARD)
4 Approve (DE/RD)

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Date
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