SECTION 02580

PAVEMENT MARKING

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Paint and thermoplastic traffic markings for pavement as shown on Drawings

and as specified in this section.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. MOC - Ministry of Communication, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MOC Standards for Road Safety Features

B. SASO – Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

SASO 819/1994 Road marking paints.

SASO 929/1994 Paints and varnishes - Hot-applied thermoplastic road

materials.

SASO 943/1997 Paints and varnishes - Methods of testing glass beads for
road marking paints

SASO 944/1997 Glass beads for road marking paints

SASO 1482/1999 Ceramic road markers

SASO 1483/1999 Methods of test for ceramic road markers

C. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AASHTO M 247 Glass Beads Used in Traffic Paint

AASHTO M 249 Thermoplastic Stripping Material, White and Yellow

D. ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials

ASTM D 1214 Sieve Analysis of Glass Spheres

E. FS - Federal Specification

FS TT-B-1325 Beads (Glass Spheres), Retro Reflective

FS TT-P-110 Paint, Traffic (Non-Reflectorized)

FS TT-P-115 Paint, Traffic Highway, White and Yellow

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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 A. Product Data: Submit manufacturers technical data and complete information
including technical performance data, preparation and application instruction and
maintenance and repair recommendation for each type of material.

B. Certificate of compliance.

C. Samples: Submit samples of proposed thermoplastic material and glass beads

with test reports in accordance with requirements of MOC Standards for Road
Safety Features.

1.04 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Marking materials and glass beads shall be supplied and delivered to the project
in manufacturer's original new and unopened containers, factory sealed and
labelled. The containers containing marking materials shall be sealed to preclude
contamination and shall have a capacity of not less than 25 kg nor more than
100 kg and each container shall be labelled to clearly identify the following
informations:

- Name or title of material.

- Manufacturer's stock number and date of manufacture.
- Manufacturer's name.
- Contents by volume.
- Thinning instructions.
- Application instructions.
- Color name and number.

B. Containers of marking materials shall not be opened except for immediate use.
Materials older than the manufacturer's recommended or extended shelf life
shall not be used and shall be removed from the site.

C. Provide adequate storage facilities separate from storage of other building

materials. Store materials at a minimum ambient temperature of 7oC in a well
ventilated area. Also, follow manufacturer's written instructions regarding storage
and handling.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Responsibility: Provide pavement marking materials produced by

single manufacturer. Application shall be as per manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations.

B. Marking materials shall be specifically designed and formulated for pavement work
of types required and climate conditions applicable. Materials shall be

manufacturer's standard materials of the kinds required, and shall have

successful use proven in similar applications.

C. Provide manufacturer's best quality trade materials. Container not displaying

manufacturer's product identification will not be acceptable.

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

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 A. Pavement Markings: Material used for all traffic stripes and markings shall be
reflectorizing thermoplastic type complying with the requirements of SASO 819,
SASO 929, AASHTO 249 and MOC Standards. Marking materials shall comprise
of synthetic hydrocarbon thermoplastic resins, plasticizer, extenders, pigments,
aggregate, and pre-mixed reflectorizing glass beads; and shall have surface
applied glass beads to marking material at the time it is applied to the pavement.

B. Marking Material: Designed for dry film thickness of not less than 1.5 mm,
exclusive of surface applied glass beads. Color of marking material shall be
white and yellow unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

C. Glass Beads: Reflective feature shall be provided by adding glass spheres to

surface of thermoplastic coating. Glass spheres (beads) shall be as
recommended by thermoplastic coating manufacturer, shall conform to SASO
943 and AASHTO M 247 except as specified herein, and shall be capable of
reflectorizing the approved thermoplastic coating effectively. Beads shall be
transparent, reasonable spherical and colorless, and shall not impart color to the
thermoplastic. Bead sizes shall conform to the following gradation, as
determined by SASO 943 or ASTM D 1214:

Sieve Size Percent Passing

0.250 mm 100
0.212 mm 85 - 100
0.106 mm 15 - 55
0.063 mm 0 - 10

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

A. Time of Application: Allow at least 30 days curing time for new pavement
surfaces before applying paint.

B. Weather Limitations: Perform painting only when the existing surface is dry and

clean, when the pavement and air temperatures are above 4oC and below 50oC
and when weather is not too windy, dusty, or foggy for to protect satisfactory
painting.

C. Sample Painting: If required by the Engineer, paint a sample pavement strip of

45 m length at an approved location. The sample shall demonstrate that the
materials, equipment, and application methods will provide specified results.
Proceed with work only after the methods established in the sample have been
approved.

D. Layouts and Alignment: On sections of pavements where no previously applied

figures, markings, or stripes are available to serve as a guide, spot the layouts
and lines of proposed stripes in advance of the painting thermoplastic stripping.
Space control points to ensure the accurate location of all markings.
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 E. Equipment for Painting:

1. Equipment will be subject to approval of the Engineer, and shall include

apparatus for cleaning the existing surface, a mechanical marking
machine, and auxiliary hand-painting equipment.

2. Mechanical marker shall be an atomizing spray-type marking machine for

applying traffic paint and shall produce a film of uniform thickness at the
required coverage rate. Markings shall be of uniform cross-section, shall
have clear-cut edges without runs or spatters, and shall be within the
specified limits for straightness. When needed, furnish a reflective media
dispenser for attachment to the mechanical marker.

3. Provide adjustments on the sprayers of a single machine to paint the width

required, or furnish additional equipment.

4. Hydrocarbon thermoplastic traffic strips shall be applied with an approved

extrusion machine capable of applying the thermoplastic to the required
width in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations.

F. Preparation of Surface:

1. Immediately before applying paint, clean the pavement by sweeping and

blowing as necessary to produce a dry surface free from substances such
as dirt, grease, oil, acid, and other substance which will reduce bond
between markers and the pavement. Scrub areas which cannot be
satisfactorily cleaned by brooming and blowing, as required, to be treated
with a 10 percent solution by weight of trisodium phosphate in water or
other approved solution. After scrubbing, rinse the solution off and dry the
surface before painting or application of thermoplastic.

2. Obliterate to the satisfaction of the Engineer all temporary markings or

stripes which are to be abandoned or removed.

3. Spot the layouts and lines of proposed stripes on pavement in advance of

the paint application. Space control points to ensure accurate location of
all markings.

G. Application of Paint or Thermoplastic:

1. Apply markings in the locations shown and in conformance with the

dimensions, spacings, and colors shown, or as required. Do not apply
paint until the layouts, indicated alignment, and the condition of the
existing surface are approved.

2. Apply single stripes wholly on one side of longitudinal pavement joints.

Center double or multiple stripes over such joints.

3. Mix the paint in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions

and apply it to the surface of the pavement with the marking machine at its
original consistency without the addition of thinner. Use pneumatic spray
guns for hand application in areas where mobile paint applicator cannot be
used. Do not use brushes to apply paint. Thermoplastic shall be applied in

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 accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

4. When reflectorized markings are applied, distribute the reflective media to

the surface of the pigmented binder immediately, and imbed at the
required rate.

5. Make sure that the paint does not bleed excessively, curl, or discolor when
it is applied to bituminous surfaces.

6. When painting straight stripes, obliterate deviations in the edges

exceeding 13 mm in 15 m and correct the markings. The widths of the
markings shall be as indicated, within a tolerance of plus or minus five
percent. Perform painting or application of thermoplastic as approved.

7. Apply paint uniformly with satisfactory equipment at the rate of not less
than 2.60 m²/l nor more than 2.80 m²l. Apply glass spheres at the rate of
1.2 kg/l of paint.

8. Hydrocarbon thermoplastic strip shall be extruded to a finished thickness

of 2.3 mm by an approved extrusion machine. Glass beads shall be
applied in accordance with the MOC standards.

H. Application of Glass Beads:

1. For roadway pavement markings, the amount of beads (glass spheres) in

the finished paint shall contain not less than 0.5 kg/l nor more than 0.59
kg/l.

I. Protection of Markings: Protect fresh paint and markings while paint dries. Erect
satisfactory warning signs, flags or barricades, protective screens, and coverings

as required. Protect surfaces from disfiguration spatter, spillage, or drippings of

paint, thermoplastic, or other materials.

END OF SECTION

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