ASTM D4383-01
(Specification)Standard Specification for Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
Standard Specification for Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
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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 SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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Designation: D 4383 – 01
Standard Specification for
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Plowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4383; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt from Solution
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by Abson Method
1.1 This specification covers a type of plowable, retroreflec-
D 2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
tive, raised pavement marker for lane marking and delineation.
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Capillary Viscometer
1.2 Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime vis-
D 2669 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum
ibility.
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Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D 2712 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Traces in Propylene
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
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Concentrates by Gas Chromatography
only.
D 3407 Test Methods for Joint Sealants, Hot-Poured, for
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
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Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This
D 3935 Specification for Polycarbonate (PC) Unfilled and
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
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Reinforced Material
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D 4402 Test Method for Viscosity Determinations of Un-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
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filled Asphalts Using the Brookfield Thermoset Apparatus
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
tions prior to use.
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Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
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2. Referenced Documents E 284 Terminology of Appearance
E 308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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Using the CIE System
A 536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
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E 808 Practice for Describing Retroreflection
C 184 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
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E 809 Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics
the 150-μm (No. 100) and 75-μm (No. 200) Sieves
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of Retroreflectors
C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
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E 811 Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics
the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
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of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
D 36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-
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FF-W-1825A Wool and Gauze, Metallic
and-Ball Apparatus)
TT-T-291 Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and
D 70 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of
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Odorless
Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials
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2.3 AASHTO Standards:
D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
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AASHTO No. M237 Epoxy Resin Adhesive for Bonding
Open Cup
Traffic Markers to Hardened Concrete
D 788 Classification System for Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)
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AASHTO No. T237 Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesive
(PMMA) Molding and Extrusion Compounds
D 1754 Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on Asphaltic
3. Terminology
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Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 coeffıcient of luminous intensity, R (specific
I
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intensity)—the ratio of the luminous intensity (I)ofthe
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
retroreflector in the direction of observation to the illuminance
Highway Traffic Control Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2001. Published February 2002. Originally
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published as D 4383 – 84. Last previous edition D 4383 – 96. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04. Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01. Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Officials, 444 N. Capitol, Washington, DC 20001.
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D 4383
(E) at the retroreflector on a plane perpendicular to the 5. Ordering Information
direction of the incident light, expressed in candelas per lux
5.1 Orders for markers under this specification should
(cd/lx) (see Practice E 808 and Terminology E 284).
include the following information:
3.1.1.1 Discussion—When values are low, the coefficient
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