ASTM D4383-21 - 15.12.2021
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers several types of plowable, retroreflective pavement markers for lane marking and delineation.

1.2?Retroreflective markers are intended for nighttime visibility under both wet and dry conditions.

1.3?The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except where noted in the document. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4?The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5?The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2669-25

Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)

D4280-23

Standard Specification for Extended Life Type, Nonplowable, Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers

D2172-05

Standard Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen From Bituminous Paving Mixtures

D2171-07

Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer

D1785-21a

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120 (Includes all amendments and changes 10/8/2021).

D113-17

Standard Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials

D92-24

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

D71-24

Standard Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and Asphalt (Displacement Method)

D70-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)

D36-06

Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)

D5-06

Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials

C430-25

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-?m (No. 325) Sieve

C184-94e1

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 150-µm (No. 100) and 75-µm (No. 200) Sieves (Withdrawn 2002)

AASHTO M237

Epoxy Resin Adhesive for Bonding Traffic Markers to Hardened Concrete

E284-25

Standard Terminology of Appearance

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E308-22

Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System

D1856-25

Standard Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt from Solution by Abson Method

TT-T-291

Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and Odorless

A536-24

Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

D1754-97

Standard Test Method for Effect of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)

E809-21

Standard Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics of Retroreflectors

E811-09(2025)

Standard Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions

D3111-19(2025)

Standard Practice for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test

D4402-06

Standard Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer

D5329-20

Standard Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E808-23

Standard Practice for Describing Retroreflection