13045 P-621 Pavement Markings Flashcards
What are the 4 different activities covered under P-621?
A: 1) prep and painting of markings and stripes, 2) installing preformed thrmoplastic markings, 3) placing polymer concrete micro overlays, 4) removal of existing markings
What is required to be provided for all P-621 materials shipped to the job?
A: a certified test report for materials shipped to the project.
What type of paint is required?
A: Waterborne, meeting the requirements of Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952E, Type II
What temperature must preformed thermoplastic markings be required to be installed at?
A: 35 F
What type of boarder is required for thermoplastic markings?
A: an integral, non-reflectorized black border
What % of glass beads must be contained in the preformed thermoplastic markings?
A: 30%
What spec must the glass beads for the thermoplastic markings meet?
A: Fed. Spec. TT-B-1325D, Type IV
Two types of beads are required, intermixed graded glass beads and what?
A: Factory applied coated surface beads, see spec for requirements
What is the thickness required for the preformed thermoplastic markings?
A: 65 mils (1.7mm)
How are preformed thermoplastic markings applied?
A: using a large radiant heater
Marking material must set up how quickly in order for the access route to be re-opened to traffic?
A: 15 mins
What type of reflective media shall be applied to paint markings?
A: glass sphered meeting the requirements of TT-B-1325D, Type III
Is the use of chemicals allowed when removing pavement markings?
A: No
What weather conditions are required for the application of paint?
A: existing surface is dry and clean, atmospheric temp is at least 45 F and rising, pavement surface temp is at least 5 F above the dew point and the weather is not excessively windy, dusty, or foggy
Who determines the suitability of the weather for striping?
A: the City