ASTM D4505-12

Standard Specification for Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for Extended Service Life

ABSTRACT
This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on the average daily traffic count (ADT). The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life. Preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape shall be identified as: reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2 or 3; skid resistance Level A, or B and reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2 or 3; skid resistance Level A, or B. Color, dimensions, retroreflection, adhesion, skid resistance, durability, and wear resistance tests shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on wear and durability factors.  
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life.  
1.3 The values stated in inch—pound units are to be regarded as the standard except where noted in the document. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2012
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.38 - Highway Traffic Control Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4505-05 - Standard Specification for Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for Extended Service Life
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4505 −12
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
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Extended Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4505; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 CIE Publications:
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual
retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a
Signaling
road surface, will provide a service life normally greater than
one year depending on wear and durability factors.
3. Terminology
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable
3.1 Definitions:
for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including
3.1.1 extended service life or period, n—a minimum service
word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement
period of 12 months when placed in accordance with the
marking with extended service life.
manufacturers’ recommended procedures on pavement sur-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded faces.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—See Section 7 for factors affecting du-
asthestandardexceptwherenotedinthedocument.Thevalues
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units rability.
that are provided for information only and are not considered
3.1.2 preformed tape, n—continuous, flexible pavement
standard.
marking material that is essentially complete and that may be
affixed to or imbedded in the road surface without fundamen-
2. Referenced Documents
tally altering its configuration.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 retroreflection, n—reflection in which radiation is
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
returned in directions close to the direction from which it came
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
and maintained over wide variations of the direction of the
tions
incident radiation.
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D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
3.1.4 surface pattern, n—a pattern on the surface with areas
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coat-
of raised surface area.
ings
D6628 Specification for Color of Pavement Marking Mate-
4. Classification
rials
4.1 Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape shall
E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Proper-
be identified as:
ties Using the British Pendulum Tester
4.1.1 Reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2 or 3; Skid Resistance
E1710 Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective
Level A, or B.
Pavement Marking Materials with CEN-Prescribed Ge-
4.1.2 Reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2 or 3; Skid Resistance
ometry Using a Portable Retroreflectometer
Level A, or B.
4.2 Reflectivity Levels:
1 4.2.1 Reflectivity Level I—A tape that, when new, conforms
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on
to the retroreflectance requirements for Reflectivity Level I in
Highway Traffic Control Materials.
Table 1 when measured in accordance with 6.4.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2012. Published July 2005. Originally
4.2.2 Reflectivity Level II—Atape that, when new, conforms
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D4505 – 05. DOI:
to the retroreflectance requirements for Reflectivity Level II in
10.1520/D4505-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Table 1 when measured in accordance with 6.4.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. Available from U.S. National Committee of the CIE (International Commission
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on on Illumination), C/o Thomas M. Lemons, TLA-Lighting Consultants, Inc., 7 Pond
www.astm.org. St., Salem, MA 01970, http://www.cie-usnc.org.
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TABLE 1 Retroreflectivity Values for New, Dry Samples
measured in accordance with the photometric testing proce-
Entrance Observation Retroreflectivity
dures of Test Method D4061 or E1710.
Angle Angle Level White Yellow
88.76 1.05 Reflectivity I 500 300
NOTE 1—Retroreflectance may be dependent on the direction in which
Reflectivity II 250 175
the material is manufactured (for example, upweb R may differ from
L
A -2 -1 -2 -1
downweb R .)
Minimum Retroreflectivity (RL) mcd m lx (mcd ft fc ) L
Theretroreflecta
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Designation: D4505 − 05 D4505 − 12
Standard Specification for
Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for
1
Extended Service Life
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4505; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tape, that when applied to a road
surface, will provide a service life normally greater than one year depending on the average daily traffic count (ADT).wear and
durability factors.
1.2 The preformed retroreflective pavement tape is suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including
word/symbol markings. It is designed to be a pavement marking with extended service life.
1.3 The values stated in SIinch—pound units are to be regarded as the standard except where noted in the document. The values
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered
standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
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D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coatings
D6628 Specification for Color of Pavement Marking Materials
E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
E1710 Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Pavement Marking Materials with CEN-Prescribed Geometry Using a
Portable Retroreflectometer
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2.2 CIE Publications:
No. 15.2 Colorimetry
No. 39.2 Recommendations for Surface Colours for Visual Signaling
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 extended service life or period, n—a minimum service period of 12 months when placed in accordance with the
manufacturers’ recommended procedures on pavement surfaces having a daily traffic count not to exceed 15 000 ADT per lane.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on Highway
Traffic Control Materials.
Current edition approved June 1, 2005Dec. 15, 2012. Published July 2005. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as
D4505 – 01a.D4505 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/D4505-05.10.1520/D4505-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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CIE publications are available from USNC-CIE Publications Office, TLA Lighting Consultants, Inc. 7 Pond Street, Salem, MA 01970.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
15 000 ADT per lane is typical of heavily traveled roads such as interstate highways through major urban areas. See also See
Section 7 for factors affecting durability.
3.1.2 preformed tape, n—continuous, flexible pavement marking material that is essentially complete and that may be affixed
to or imbedded in the road surface without fundamentally altering its configuration.
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3.1.3 retroreflection, n—reflection in which radiation is returned in directions close to the direction from which it came and
maintained over wide variations of the direction of the incident radiation.
3.1.4 surface pattern, n—a pattern on the surface, in which the raised areas are a minimum of 0.8 mm (31 mils) high and occupy
approximately 50 % of the surface area, presenting a substantial area of nearly vertical face to traffic from any approach.surface
with areas of raised surface area.
4. Classification
4.1 Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape shall be identified as:
4.1.1 Reflectivity Level I; Class 1, 2 or 3; Skid Resistance Level A, or B.
4.1.2 Reflectivity Level II; Class 1, 2 or 3; Skid Resistance Level A, or B.
4.2 Reflectivity Levels:
4.2.1 Reflectivity Level I—A tape that, when new, conforms to the retroreflectance requirements for Reflectivity Level I in Table
1 when measured in acc
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