ASTM D4383-21

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 several types of plowable, retroreflective pavement markers for lane marking and delineation.  
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility under both wet and dry conditions.  
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 text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2021
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.38 - Highway Traffic Control Materials

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D36/D36M-14(2020) - Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Refers: ASTM E811-09(2020)e1 - Standard Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D4383 −21
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D5/D5MTest Method for Penetration of Bituminous Mate-
rials
1.1 This specification covers several types of plowable,
D36/D36MTest Method for Softening Point of Bitumen
retroreflective pavement markers for lane marking and delin-
(Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
eation.
D71Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime vis-
Asphalt (Displacement Method)
ibility under both wet and dry conditions.
D92Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded Open Cup Tester
as the standard, except where noted in the document. The
D113Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
valuesgiveninparenthesesaremathematicalconversionstoSI
D1785Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
units that are provided for information only and are not
Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
considered standard.
D3111Practice for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt
Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
D4280Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable,
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes
Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
D4402/D4402MTestMethodforViscosityDeterminationof
as requirements of the standard.
Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Viscometer
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
E18Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
terials
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
E284Terminology of Appearance
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
E308PracticeforComputingtheColorsofObjectsbyUsing
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
the CIE System
regulatory limitations prior to use.
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E808Practice for Describing Retroreflection
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E809Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Retroreflectors
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
E811Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions
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2. Referenced Documents
2.2 Federal Specification:
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TT-T-291Thinner,Paint,MineralSpirits,RegularandOdor-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
less
A536Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
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C778Specification for Standard Sand
2.3 AASHTO Standard:
AASHTOM237EpoxyResinAdhesiveforBondingTraffic
Markers to Hardened Concrete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.38 on
Highway Traffic Control Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2021. Published January 2022. Originally
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approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D4383–18. DOI: AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
10.1520/D4383-21. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
the ASTM website. http://www.transportation.org.
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3. Terminology 4.1.2.3 R—Red,
4.1.2.4 B—Blue, and
3.1 Definitions:
4.1.2.5 G—Green.
3.1.1 cleanability—the ability of a retroreflective marker to
4.1.3 Inten
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Designation: D4383 − 18 D4383 − 21
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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers a typeseveral types of plowable, retroreflective, raised retroreflective pavement markermarkers for
lane marking and delineation.
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility.visibility under both wet and dry conditions.
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 text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
D5D5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D36D36/D36M Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
D70 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (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
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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 April 1, 2018Dec. 15, 2021. Published April 2018January 2022. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20122018 as
D4383 – 12.D4383 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D4383-18.10.1520/D4383-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt 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 Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures
D2669 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
D3111 Practice for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test
D4280 Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
D4402D4402/D4402M 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 Asphalt Pavements and Portland Cement
Concrete Pavements
E18 Test Me
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