FAST-TRACK PRODUCTS REVIEW: PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC LEGENDS FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS

Field research performance testing of preformed thermoplastic pavement legends at various locations statewide showed benefit to the maintenance paint crews. Evaluation forms were collected from paint crews and their experiences are reported a favorable to this type of product. Research site visits to evaluate durability, retroreflectivity, and color retention showed "good" to "excellent' performance on asphaltic pavements and "poor" performance on concrete pavements. Stimsonite brand "HotTape" and Flint Trading brand "PreMark 20/20 Flex" are the recommended products for implementation. A value engineering estimate was calculated with life-cycle costs used to justify the use of these products, as they have expensive capital outlay. Research findings and recommendations are included in the body of the text as well as technical data sheets, price lists, and specifications for the two "approved" products.

• Corporate Authors:

  Utah Department of Transportation

  4501 South 2700 West
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114-8410
• Authors:
  • Basha, M
  • SHARP, B
  • Squire, B
• Publication Date: 1997-10-27

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices;
• Pagination: 21 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Color; Concrete pavements; Durability; Field tests; Flexible pavements; Life cycle costing; Performance; Preforming; Prices; Retroreflectivity; Specifications; Thermoplastic materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Legends (Wording)
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00811165
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Utah Department of Transportation
• Report/Paper Numbers: UT-97.11
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: May 15 2001 12:00AM