FIELD EVALUATION OF SNOWPLOWABLE PAVEMENT MARKERS

The objective of this study was to evaluate available snowplowable markers under similar traffic and snowplow operations. Ffive different markers were tested: Stimsonite 96, Dura-Brite, recessed, Kingray, and Prismo roadstud. The evaluation revealed that the Stimsonite 96, Dura-Brite, and recessed markers were acceptable snowplowable markers, because all three had adequate reflectivity during both dry and wet nighttime conditions. This reflectivity wa maintained over the test period, and the markers proved to be durable when subjected to snowplow operations. Nevertheless, considering all available input, the recessed marker is recommended as the most functional and cost-effective markers. (Author)

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• Authors:
  • Pigman, Jerry G
  • Agent, Kenneth R
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 18-24
• Monograph Title: TRAFFIC DELINEATION, WORK-ZONE PROTECTION, AND WINTER MAINTENANCE
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 933
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Durability; Performance; Reflective signs; Reflectivity; Road markings; Snowplows
• Uncontrolled Terms: Field performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Reflector markers; Traffic marking
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment; I62: Winter Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386445
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309036232
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM