Each broad category is divided into two or more series, each of which is assigned. In this way, the person using the technical notes will have a thorough understanding of the subject covered and will be able to proceed with the activity in an orderly, logical way. The methods, planning and design technical notes were written for people with some experience in the subject covered who are responsible for project design and decision-making. The construction and operation and maintenance technical notes, in most cases, may be used by people with less experience since these activities involve little or no decision-making. Thus, the construction and operation and maintenance technical notes may be used by someone who is carrying out their tasks, but is working under another person who has consulted the methods, planning and design notes for that particular project.
All technical notes have both a title and a number which identifies where they fit in the series.
All of the technical notes are cross-referenced by both title and number so that they will be easy to find. This document is not copyrighted, so you are free to print and distribute it.