SIST EN 13197:2011/kFprA1:2013

Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable

This document specifies the requirements for wear simulator test for road marking materials intended for use in both permanent and temporary road markings including those with increased retroreflection under wet and rain conditions, without road studs.
It gives description for the equipment and for test plate’s characteristics; it also gives description for the test method involving road marking materials application, test conditions during wear test, parameters to be measured, frequency of the measurements and expression of the results as a test report.
This document gives also the requirements to be followed when the test is to be used for CE marking purposes.

Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Verschleißsimulator

Produits de marquage routier - Simulateurs d’usure tournant

Materiali za označevanje vozišča - Vrtljiva plošča za simulacijo obrabe

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Dec-2013
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: OCE - Road equipment
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-May-2014
• Due Date: 14-May-2014
• Completion Date: 09-May-2014
• Ref Project: EN 13197:2011/FprA1 - Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 13197:2011+A1:2014 - Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Amends: SIST EN 13197:2011 - Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013

Overview

SIST EN 13197:2011/kFprA1:2013 is a European standard developed by CEN under Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 focusing on road equipment. This amendment to the original EN 13197:2011 standard specifies precise requirements for the wear simulator turntable test, designed to evaluate the durability and performance of road marking materials. The test simulates the wear these materials experience under real traffic conditions, particularly useful for both permanent and temporary road markings, including those with enhanced retroreflective properties when exposed to wet and rainy conditions-excluding road studs.

The document provides detailed descriptions of required equipment, characteristics of test plates, application of road marking materials, specific test conditions for wear simulation, measurement parameters and frequency, and standardized reporting of results. It also outlines criteria applicable when this test is used to support CE marking compliance.

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Key Topics

• Wear Simulator Turntable Test Equipment: Specifications and operational requirements for the test apparatus that simulates vehicle wheel wear on road marking materials.
• Test Plate Characteristics: Guidelines for selecting and preparing test plates to ensure repeatability and consistency in wear testing.
• Test Methodology:
  • Application of road marking materials on test plates.
  • Controlled conditions during wear testing-including temperature, wheel load, tyre type, pressure, and steering/support angles.
  • Simulation of varying speeds reflective of dry (60 km/h ±3) and wet conditions (15 km/h ±1).
• Measurement Parameters:
  • Essential parameters per EN 1436: coefficient of retro reflected luminance (dry, wet, rain), luminance coefficient in diffuse illumination, luminance factor, chromaticity coordinates, and skid resistance.
  • Optional parameters include percentage of coverage and percentage of wear, valuable for assessing textured or structured markings.
• Conditioning Periods: Differentiated for solvent-based paints, water-based paints, and other products to ensure appropriate curing before testing.
• Measurement Frequency: Specifies timing and repetition of measurements to track wear progression over simulated wheel passages.
• Test Reporting and CE Marking: Format and content requirements for test reports supporting product certification.

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Applications

SIST EN 13197:2011/kFprA1:2013 serves as a critical tool for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and road authorities to:

• Evaluate durability of various road marking materials to ensure longevity and safety under traffic wear.
• Assess retroreflective performance under diverse environmental conditions, including wet and rainy weather, crucial for nighttime and adverse-condition visibility.
• Provide a standardized testing framework for product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate CE marking certification for road marking materials by demonstrating compliance with European performance requirements.
• Guide selection of materials suited for permanent and temporary road markings, improving road safety and maintenance planning.
• Offer methodology to measure wear resistance quantitatively via percentage of coverage and wear, enabling comparisons across different formulations and structures.

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Related Standards

• EN 1436 - Road marking materials - Road marking performance for road users, referenced for measuring retroreflective luminance and other optical properties.
• Other CEN/TC 226 standards on road equipment, including systems for road markings and retroreflective performance.
• National standards harmonized with EN 13197 to incorporate wear testing for specific material or traffic conditions.
• Complementary standards on skid resistance testing and durability assessments for road surfaces that integrate with road marking performance requirements.

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SIST EN 13197:2011/kFprA1:2013 establishes a comprehensive, standardized approach to assess the wear and retroreflective robustness of road marking materials, supporting safer and longer-lasting road infrastructure across Europe and beyond. Its focus on realistic simulation and detailed measurement ensures reliability and repeatability in material performance evaluation.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable
Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Verschleißsimulator
Produits de marquage routier - Simulateurs d’usure tournant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13197:2011/FprA1
ICS:
93.080.20 Materiali za gradnjo cest Road construction materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13197:2011
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
September 2013
ICS
English Version
Road marking materials - Wear simulator Turntable
Produits de marquage routier - Simulateurs d'usure Straßenmarkierungsmaterialien - Verschleißsimulator
tournant
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 226.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13197:2011. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 2 Normative references . 4
2 Modification to 4.6.3 Type of tyres . 4
3 Modification to 4.6.6 Steering and support angles . 4
4 Modification to 7.5 Conditioning . 4
5 Modification to 8.2.2 General test conditions . 5
6 Modification to 8.5.1 Measuring parameters . 5
7 Modification to 8.5.2 Number of measurements in the measurement areas . 5
8 Addition of a new subclause 8.5.4 Optional measuring parameters . 6

Foreword
This document (EN 13197:2011/FprA1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 “Road
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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