ASTM D4383-18

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2018
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.38 - Highway Traffic Control Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4383 −18
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 C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
1.1 This specification covers a type of plowable,
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
retroreflective, raised pavement marker for lane marking and
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
delineation.
D36 TestMethodforSofteningPointofBitumen(Ring-and-
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime vis-
Ball Apparatus)
ibility.
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Materials (Pycnometer Method)
as the standard, except where noted in the document. The
D71 Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and
values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI Asphalt (Displacement Method)
units that are provided for information only and are not
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
considered standard. Open Cup Tester
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D1754 Test Method for Effects of Heat andAir onAsphaltic
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D1785 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
D1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt From Solution
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
by Abson Method
regulatory limitations prior to use.
D2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Capillary Viscometer
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
From Bituminous Paving Mixtures
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D2669 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
D3111 Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Hot-
2. Referenced Documents Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test Method
2
D4280 Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
A536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
D4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt
C184 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
150-µm (No. 100) and 75-µm (No. 200) Sieves (With-
3
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
drawn 2002)
for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and Portland
Cement 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 April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
E308 PracticeforComputingtheColorsofObjectsbyUsing
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D4383 – 12. DOI:
the CIE System
10.1520/D4383-18.
2
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.
3
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 Specification:
intended application.
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Designation: D4383 − 12 D4383 − 18
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 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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
3
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
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 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 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
D4280 Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
D4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer
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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, 2012April 1, 2018. Published June 2012April 2018. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
D4383 – 05e1.D4383 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/D4383-05E01.10.1520/D4383-18.
2
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.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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D4383 − 18
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements 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
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