ASTM D4383-12

Standard Specification for Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers

ABSTRACT
This specification covers a type of plowable, retroreflective, raised pavement marker for lane marking and delineation. Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility. Markers shall be classified as to type, color, and intended application. The types of markers are: type A, type B, and type E. The colors of markers are: white, yellow, red, blue, and green. The intended applications of markers are: marker to be mounted in a holder, and marker to be mounted in a recess. The construction requirements for retroreflective markers are presented in details. The coefficient of luminous intensity, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, and impact strength shall be tested to meet the requirements specified. The holder ramp hardness shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a type of plowable, retroreflective, raised pavement marker for lane marking and delineation.  
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility.  
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.  
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-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 D4383-05e1 - Standard Specification for Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4383 −12
Standard Specification for
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Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4383; 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 D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-
Ball Apparatus)
1.1 This specification covers a type of plowable,
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous
retroreflective, raised pavement marker for lane marking and
Materials (Pycnometer Method)
delineation.
D71 Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime vis-
Asphalt (Displacement Method)
ibility.
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Open Cup Tester
asthestandardexceptwherenotedinthedocument.Thevalues
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units D1754 Test Method for Effects of Heat andAir onAsphaltic
that are provided for information only and are not considered
Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
standard. D1785 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt From Solution
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification:This
by Abson Method
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Capillary Viscometer
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
From Bituminous Paving Mixtures
tions prior to use.
D2669 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum
2. Referenced Documents
Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
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D4280 Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
A536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
D3111 Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Hot-
C184 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test Method
150-µm (No. 100) and 75-µm (No. 200) Sieves (With-
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D4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt
drawn 2002)
at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland Cement
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
Concrete Pavements
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
terials
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on
Highway Traffic Control Materials. E284 Terminology of Appearance
Current edition approved June 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally
E308 PracticeforComputingtheColorsofObjectsbyUsing
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D4383 – 05e1. DOI:
the CIE System
10.1520/D4383-05E01.
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E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
E808 Practice for Describing Retroreflection
the ASTM website.
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E809 Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics of
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. Retroreflectors
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E811 Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of 4. Classification
Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions
4.1 Markers shall be classified as to type, color, and
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
intended application.
TT-T-291 Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and Odor-
4.1.1 Types of Markers:
less
4.1.1.1 TypeA—Two-wayretroreflectivemarkers,onecolor.
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2.3 AASHTO Standards: 4.1.1.2 Type B—One-wayretroreflectivemarkers,onecolor.
4.1.1.3 Type E—Two-way retroreflective marker, two col-
AASHTO M237 Epoxy ResinAdhesive for Bonding Traffic
Markers to Hardened Concrete ors.
4.1.2 Color of Markers:
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Designation: D4383 − 05 D4383 − 12
Standard Specification for
1
Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4383; 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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εNOTE—Figure 4 was corrected editorially in August 2005.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers a type of plowable, retroreflective, raised pavement marker for lane marking and delineation.
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility.
1.3 The values stated in SIinch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. standard except where noted in the document.
The values given in parentheses are for information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information
only and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification:This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
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C184 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 150-μm (No. 100) and 75-μm (No. 200) Sieves (Withdrawn 2002)
C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
D71 Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and Asphalt (Displacement Method)
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D1754 Test Method for Effects of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
D1785 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
D1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt From Solution by Abson Method
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen From Bituminous Paving Mixtures
D2669 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
D4280 Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
D3111 Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test Method
D4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland Cement Concrete
Pavements
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E284 Terminology of Appearance
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E808 Practice for Describing Retroreflection
E809 Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics of Retroreflectors
E811 Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
TT-T-291 Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and Odorless
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2.3 AASHTO Standards:
AASHTO M237 Epoxy Resin Adhesive for Bonding Traffic Markers to Hardened Concrete
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 cleanability—the ability of a raised retroreflective marker to keep its optical surfaces clean under traffic and environmental
conditions.
3.1.2 coeffıcient of luminous intensity, R —the ratio of the luminous intensity (I) of the retroreflector in the direction of
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observation to the illuminance (E) at the retroreflector on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the incident light, expressed in
candelas per lux (cd/lx) (see Practice E808 and Terminology E284).
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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 Feb. 1, 2005June 1, 2012. Published February 2005June 2012. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20032005 as
D4383 – 03.D4383 – 05e1. DOI: 10.1520/D4383-05E01.
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