COMPETING UNDER A MILE

This article discusses some of the benefits of using preformed thermoplastic rather than paint or tape for pavement marking. Although the thermoplastic is significantly more expensive, it is easier to work with and wears better than the more traditional materials. The article highlights a contractor that specializes in small roadway marking jobs and exclusively uses thermoplastic for road symbols, stop bars and crosswalks.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/38839621
• Corporate Authors:

  Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated

  1233 Janesville Avenue, P.O. Box 803
  Fort Atkinson, WI  United States  53538-0803
• Authors:
  • Heydorn, A
• Publication Date: 2004-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 14-17
• Serial:
  • Pavement: Advancing the World of Pavements
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1098-5875
  • Serial URL: http://www.pavementonline.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Construction management; Road marking materials; Road markings; Thermoplastic materials
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00974074
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 2004 12:00AM