Roads & Buildings Department Office of Engineer-in-Chief (R&B) Government of Telangana | ‘State Roads & CRN, Hyderabad. Circular Memo No: RSI/Rumble Strips/DCE-R/EE-RS/DEE-RS/AEE/2022 Dt _ 09.06.2022 Sub: (R&B) SR & CRN - Road Safety Interventions - Providing Rumble Strips with Thermoplastic Compound on State Roads of (R&B) Department — Certain Guide Lines - Communicated - Reg. Ref: (1) Committee of E-in-Cs/CEs of (R&B) Department Meeting Dated : 16.03.2022 (2) T.O. Circular Memo No. RSI/DCE(R)/EE(R)/DEE1/AEE4/2015-16 Dated : 17.02.2016 The Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers are hereby informed that the item of Providing Rumble Strips for Traffic Calming Measures (TCM) are not being executed in accordance with the IRC Guide Lines thereby the purpose of providing TCM is not served In view of the above the guide lines based on IRC codal provisions are formulated as follows for proper execution of the TCM 1, Rate Analysis - A Model Rate Analysis as per MORTH Standard Data along with specification is enclosed herewith for working out the rates with relevant SSRs for providing TCMs using Thermoplastic Compound as a Rumble Strips for a thickness . ‘of 5mm, 7.5mm and 15mm (ANNEXURE - |) 2. EXECUTION OF RUMBBLE STRIPS AS PER IRC GUIDE LINES (IRC-99-2018 & IRC-35-2015 Section-11) The number of sets of transverse bar (Rumble Strips) marking on approach to hazardous location shall be provided depending up on the speed Rumble Strips shall be laid as follows Thickness of No. of Strips/ nee | Spacing of Strips / | i Transverse Bars | Each Strip / | a rt o | Bars in Each Set (i.e in Each Set Bar np Between Bars) Smm | 200-300mm | 600mm | 6 (Si) 7.5mm 300mm | 600 mm 1 2 {ee 6(Six) | 15mm Tt 300 mmThe width of each bar shall be ensured Uniformly from bottom layer to top layer for the designated width of 200mm to 300mm. It should be ensured that the edges of each bar laid shall not have any curved edge and shall be applied across full width of the carriageway The thickness of the bar for mm / 7.5mm / 16mm shall be laid in layers multiples of 2.5mm thick each, where in each layer shall be applied at an interval of not less than 1 hour after the previous layer gets solidified The applicability of providing 5mm thick or 7.5mm thick or 15mm thick for Rumble Strips shall be decided by the concerned Executive Engineer(R&B) as per site requirements The sets of Rumble Strips shall be laid as follows Si. | Approach | Numbers of | Distance of TCMs (Sets) from Hazardous | No. Speed Km/Hr /TCMs (Sets) | point. Diagram as per Fig. 11.2 Bar Marking | tobe provided | of IRC 35-2015. For any other Clarification, jeeeed the relevant codes may be referred to [4 [Upto 50 Kmph 1 Set SOMtrs - (41 as per Diagram) 2 [5110.65 Kmph 2 Sets 80Mtrs - (d2 as per Diagram) 3. 66 to 80 Kmph 3Sets_— | 120Mtrs - (d3 as per Diagram) = = mh _4 | 8110 100Kmph | asets | 180M ts - (24 as per Diagram) | Further the Superintending Engineers & Executive Engineers are requested to follow the above guide lines for execution of Rumble Strips and arrive the rate as per the Model Rate Analysis enclosed with relevant SSRs. Further the ‘Superintending Engineers & Executive Engineers are requested to, follow the Terms & Conditions in respect of ‘Thermoplastic Compound as communicated in the reference 2™ cited The above instructions shall be followed scrupulously Encl: Annexure — | (Model Rate Analysis) & Diagram Showing 'the Distance of TCMs for Engineer aetiese) State Roads & CRN To All the Superintending Engineers(R&B). All the Executive Engineers(R&B)[ “ANNEXURE -1 MODEL RATE ANALYSIS Si Guantiy —] Description of tem Rate | por | Amount No 1 Providing Rumble Strips in 6 transverse bar with Hot Applied Thermo-plastic compound wih ‘Smnv7.Smmv15mm thick in multiple layers of 2.5mm thick each and 200mm/300mm width including ‘eflectorising glass beads @ 250gms per sqm for top layer on Bituminious surface and top layer thickness of 2.5mm is exclusive of surface applied glass beads as per IRC : 35, the material should be of} BERGER Company/ BERGER Equivalent’ Equivalent brand and must comply with the following: a) \White index for the product should be in the range of 60-70 when measured against standard reference. The applied panel 7/8 number must be submitted for checking up the white index in the department lab. |In case the department approves the white index of any vendor, the department engineer may carryout random checking of the applied products at site against the approved panel. In case of any major deviation, beyond acceptance limit, department reserve the right to cancel or reject the total supplied Consignment of the said material and will compell the vendor has to replace the full consignment by the {desired material as per approved panel at his own cost and additional demurrages may be claimed due| to loss of man days (as per the rules of the department). b) Luminance factor of the material should be in the range of 80-85% at 45 degree centigrade as per AASTHOM 249. c) Crack resistance: The applied| Panel cured for 7 days under ambient condition and then should be tested as per 8S 3262, Part-1, 1969] ‘and should pass at the range of '0' degree centigrade to -10' degree centigrade D) Adhesion : Strong E)} |Softening point: 102 degree centigrade F) Dried flm finish : Smooth and uniform G) Night Vision: High s| ‘directed by the Engineer-in-Charge and confirming to 1S: 164-1981 (1st revision reaffirmed in 1986) ana| ‘clause conforming to IRC 35-2015. The finished surface to be level, uniform and free from streaks ana| holes etc, complete for finished item of work (with all its and leads) (A) Thermoplastic Paint 2.5mm thick Unit: Sum I Taking out put = 640 Samm Page 225 of MoRTAH 803 SDB (A) Labour sane] | osojday Mate 51500 day 28750 | 200|day — Mazdoor unskilled 490.00 day $80.00 ana eee eRe a 23750 8.00/hr Road marking machine @ 60 sqm per hr 124.00 | tr | 992.00 8.00/hr Tractor Trolley 465.00 | br 3720.00 | | 4712.00 Oma | at 520000)Ke |Hot applied thermoplastic compound 11800 kg 977600.00 200. 0 Kg ‘Reflector jing glass beads 98.00 kg 19600.00 T eee C 397200.00 || @)Overhesd charges @5%6 (IO-VAT) on A)HBIH(C) | 40B1485| -D. 201875 i: (©) Total of (A) + (B)+( C)+(0) | E 423306.98 wade Sera Profit at 10% on (E) F 42330.70 | [cost per 640 sam (E) + (F) 46563767 a Sees rast | rat 1SqmSi] Quantity Description of fem | Rato | per | Amount No 1 1 ad (6) Rumble Strip with Thermopiastic Compound for §mm thick (Laid in 2 Layers) ‘st Layer (Excluding Glass beads) PerSam RS. 692.19 2nd Layer (Excluding Labour & with Glass beads) PerSqm Rs. 725.33 Total for 5 mm thick PorSqm RS. 1417.52 (©) Rumble Strip with Therm i 7.5mm din 3b ‘allLayer (Excluding Giass beac) PerSqm Rs 69219 2nd Layer (Excluding Labour & Glass beads) PerSqm —-Rs._——«689.85 rd Layer (Excluding Labour & wih Glass beads) PerSam Rs 725.33 otal for7.6mmthick PerSqm Rs. 2107.47 (0) Rumble Strip with Thermoplastic Compound for 15mm thick (Lald in 6 Layers) - | eel | tat Layer (Excluding Glass beads) Persam Rs, 692.19 2nd Layer (Excluding Labour & Glas beads) PerSam RB 680.95 3rd|Layer (Excluding Labour & Glass beads) PerSgm —-Rs,_——689.95 4th\Layer (Excluding Labour & Glass beads) Per Sqm Rs. 689.95 Sih Layer (Excluding Labour & Glass beads) Per Sam Rs, 689.95 __BihLayer (Excluding Labour & with Glass beads) 'PerSqm Rs. 725.33 | “Total for 15mm thick Per Sam Rs, 4177.92 i | | wo; of 7” nt RS pee emesis Sets + State Roads & CRN | ca !IRC:35-2015 SECTION : 11 MARKINGS FOR SPEED REDUCTION MEASURES, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING & CYCLISTS 11.4 Markings on Speed Breakers 11.1.1 The markings on speed breakers are necessary to warn driver about the hazard ahead in advance. For better night time visibility, the marking shall be made with retro- reflective and reinforced with road studs. Speed breaker markings shall be supplemented with warning sign in advance of zebra crossing location and also informatory signs at the location of zebra crossing. 11.1.2 Fig. 11.1 shows the types of markings to be equipped on the speed breaker, which comprises two rows of checkered markings consisting of alternate black and white bands of 500 mm width on either side of tapering. The Triangular Markings in the case of both Round Top and Flat Top Humps shall be marked. The width of the base of the triangular marking shall be 750 mm and the height from base to its apex shall be a maximum of 1850 mm. The triangular block and chequer block shall be as per the dimension given in Table A.4 of Annexure A. 11.1.3 It is desirable to provide raised footpath for at least small length as shown in Fig. 11.1. This measure would help in preventing the violating trafic from using the shoulder with their motive to avoid road hump installed in the main carriageway. The road hump of various chord lengths can be developed, facilitating different speed and the geometric details for construction of road humps have been illustrated in Fig. 11.1. 11.2 Thermoplastic Bar Marking 11.2.1 Thermoplastic bar marking is a softer treatment to reduce the speed. One set of bar marking (refer TM 08) comprises of 6 bars of 300 mm wide. Each strip of thermoplastic strip shall be of 5 mm high and shall be applied across the full width of the carriageway. Each strip of 300 mm shall be set apart by 600 mm and one set shall comprise of 6 strips. The ‘number of set of bar marking shall be based on approach speed as given in Table 11.1 and Fig. 11.2. Table 11.1 Approach Speed (kmph) | at Marking (Number of TM08) | Distance (di, d2, d3 & dd) from Hazard Up to 50 km 1 set dt = 50, 51 to 65 2set D1 = 50, d2 = 80 66 to 80 kmph 3set D1 = 50 m, d2 = 60 m, d3 = 120m 81 to 100 kmph 4set D1 = 50, d2 = 80, d3 = 120, d4 = 180m 11.3 Pedestrian Crossings 11.3.1 Pedestrian crossing shall be provided at important intersections and is essential where conflict exists between vehicles and pedestrians. The success of the pedestrian crossings depends on where and how they are marked. The site should be so selected nmIRC:35-2015 that the pedestrians are subjected to minimum inconvenience and pedestrian would have enough visibility to see the oncoming vehicles and at the same time, the vehicular traffic is not interrupted very often. 11.3.2 Atintersections, the pedestrian crossings should invariably be preceded by a Stop Line. At an unsignalised pedestrian crossing, the stop line shall be set back 2 m to 3 m from the start of zebra crossing marking. In a signalised intersection, zebra crossing shall be 1m ahead of primary signal and Stop Line shall be placed another 1 m ahead of the start of zebra crossing, 11.3.3 If pedestrian crossing length is more than 10.5 m in one go, there shall be Refuge Island in between of at least 1.2 m width to serve as shelter place. The road studs shall also be provided to make the zebra crossing visible to users during night time. All kerbs to be mounted by pedestrian shall never be more than 50 mm and shall be user friendly facilitating wheel chair usage by the disabled at urban locations. 11.3.4 The pedestrians shall have sufficient space on the footpath to wait. The obstruction such as trees, sign posts, lamp posts etc. shall be cleared in the path of pedestrians at either end of the pedestrian crossing. 11.3.5 Fig. 11.3 depict pedestrian marking done at a typical mid-block section. The width of the pedestrian crossing is governed by the pedestrian volume crossing and by local requirements, but in no case should it be less than the width of footpath subject to minimum of 2.0 m. The width of the crossing generally lies between 2 m to 4 m. (Refer Table A.4 of Annexure A for detailed dimensions). It may be advantageous to install flashing signal 3-5 m in advance to warn drivers about the presence of the crossings in urban locations 11.3.6 Its desirable to provide raised kerb at least for small length for pedestrian to feel safe while waiting for an opportunity to cross the road as shown in Fig. 11.3. 11.3.7 Pedestrian crossing in priority control T-intersection is given in Fig. 11.4, The raised median and triangular island shall be depressed so as to make it comfortable for pedestrians and even for wheel chairs. 14 Marking for Vulnerable Road Section 11.4.1 The road passing through road section having human activities and pedestrian Presence for a distance shalll be dealt separately as shown in Fig. 11.5. 11.4.2 __The centre line and edge line marking for the entire vulnerable section shall be with zig zag hazard marking (HM20/HM21/HM22/HM23) to alter the driver. Both extremities of vulnerable reach shall be provided with speed breaker at locations where it is really required {o curtail the speed physically and both extremities shall be provided with bar marking at other locations to serve as sofl treatment. 1.5 Bicycle Lane Marking 11.5.1 Bicycle lane marking should be provided when a portion of the carriageway is used by motorized vehicles as well as when it is earmarked for exclusive use of cyclists. 72IRC:35-2015 11.5.2. When exclusive lane as a part of carriage way is required for Cyclists, the cycle lane markings should be provided. The markings shall consist of 150 mm (if speed< 65 kmph) wide solid white boundary line, else 200 mm wide solid line (if speed > 65 kmph). The minimum width of the cycle track shall be 1.5 m and shall be 2 m where the cycle traffic is heavy. 11.5.3 The cycle symbol (BM08) as shown in Table A.4 of Annexure A shall be marked on cycle lanes. The termination of a prescribed cycle lane should be indicated by an END marking on the carriageway and this must always be used in conjunction with cycle symbol. Cycle lane markings shall be supplemented with cycle lane signs. 11.5.4 The continuity of the white solid line shall be maintained at bus stops and junctions by providing continuity line and the marking should be continuous across driveways. The broken taper line (j.e. 600 mm mark and 300 mm gap) precedes cycle lane and can have inclination up to 30 to 45 degree and shall never be sharper than 1:10 as shown in Fig. 11. 11.5.5 Advisory cycle lanes markings shall be marked where vehicles look for gap to do so then they can enter the lanes and these are marked with warning lines on either side. 11.6 Railway Level Crossing 11.6.1 Markings at road-rail level crossing shall comprise the following: i) No-overtaking zone marking for roads two lane or more wider roads (Longitudinal); ii) A stop line (Transverse) and iii) Series of bar marking depending on the approach speed; iv) Speed Breaker marking : 41.6.2. The markings shall be placed at all road-rail level crossings having significant vehicle/rail conflict. At unimportant crossings or in urban areas, where other devices are provided with suitable control, these markings may be omitted. Continuous edge line of carriageway at rail crossing shall be marked. The type of centre line marking used generally depends on the width of the carriageway available at rail crossing. Where the width of the carriageway over the rail crossing is less than 5 m, centre line markings will not normally be provided. If carriageway width is between m and 5.5 m, then longitudinal waming lines, shall be provided on either side of crossing. And if carriageway width is greater than 5.5 m, then the double white solid lines at the crossing shall be provided. Arrow markings shall be provided at approach arms to reinforce the solid lines at crossings. 11.6.3 ‘Transverse Marking If the traffic signal is installed, then stop line of 300 mm width shall be placed at 1 to 2m from signal. At open controlled crossing, Give way line shall be provided at more than 2.0 m from near approach rail preceded by give way marking and sign. 14.6.4 Fig. 11.7 depict the typical provision of marking on approach arms by delineating with a series of bar marking, speed breaker and stop line markings. 73IRC:35-2015 dwn} peoy Jo Buppey tip “Biz G5 sassessrng ene l LL an a See Seereet i wa) — [weowtiit! pase | ‘IRC:35-2015 uoxounp Auoug vo Buppew Bulssos9 ueUIsePed y LL “ELL Buissoig uewsoped €'LL 614 -yeutys Asewyd €yo aouenpe U1 wi s's 0 | punose BuNBEN UEUiseped seu ean cay ue ov ponose oq trys Gunvew Buysov9 unysepsd “Suisso12 PESTEUEIS UN "Gujssou> pasteutis & vi~ ‘BLON © ifIRC.99-2018 2.3.3.2 Trapezoidal Humps The trapezoidal humps have a slightly raised flat section of a carriageway with ramps on both sides as shown in Fig, 2.5. These can be used in connection with pedestrian crossings. If installed correctly, the discomfort is moderate for cars, whereas lorries and buses must pass very slowly. Fig. 2.5 Trapezoidal Hump’~ Flat Top with Tapered Sides 23.3.3 Rumble Strip Rumble strips are provided at places where speed control is unavoidable in highways and arterial roads. Properly designed rumble strips can be provided on NHs and State Highways. The rumble strip can be cast in situ with cement concrete or premix bituminous materials. Rumble strip may be provided across the entire width of carriageway and paved shoulders (if any). Raised section should be 20 to 30 mm high, 200-300 mm wide and spaced about one meter centre to centre’ of roughly 6 numbers at one location as shown in Fig. 2.6, These are placed across the entire carriageway including the shoulder. Proper workmanship must be exercised to achieve the required height. On approaches to narrow bridge, rumble strips can be used in shoulder to force the driver to slow down and drive on restricted width of pavement in approaches, where shoulder gets terminated or in some case shoulder space is converted to raised footpath etc. In accident prone locations, where accidents have occurred due to departure of vehicles from shoulder on to side slope of embankment, rumble strip can be used on such a shoulder side also.IRC:98-2018 —- ‘ t i il Pian Coarse Textured Rumble Strip made of ‘rembx of any equivalent of 200:300mm ‘ido and of 20-30 height Fig. 2.6 Rumble Strip (Not to Scale) 2.3.3.4 Transverse Bar Markings Transverse bar marking made of thermoplastic markings is another treatment to alert and to reduce the speed. Number of sets of transverse bar markings on approach to hazardous location depending upon the speed. Each set comprises of 6 bars, 200 to 300 mm wide 600 mm apart of 5 mm high and of 300 mm wide 1000 mm apart of 15 mm high as shown respectively in Figs. 2.7 and 2.8. Thermoplastic Marking of 300mm wide and 5mm height, at 600mm apart (one set is of 6 Strips). Smm height is achieved through two applications of thermoplastic, applied at an interval not less than 1 hour after 1st layer gets solidified Fig. 2.7 Bars with Height of 5 mm & Gap Width of 600 mm 10IRC:99-2018 1000. 4000 300 300 Thermoplastic Marking of 300 mm wide and 15 mm height, at 1000 mm apart (one set is of 6 Strips). 15 mm height is achieved through six applications of thermoplastic, applied at an interval not less than 1 hour after the previous layer gets solidified. Alternatively, made of Mastic Asphalt or any equivalent material which would provide 15 mm high Fig. 2.8 Bars with Height of 15 mm & Gap Width of 1000 mm 2.3.3.5 — Speed Table (Raised Crossings) Speed Table, which is the raised crossing, extends the full width of the carriageway between the kerbs and extends over a longer length of road than humps. The surface should be of a different material to the carriageway and footpath. Speed Table is more suitable than road humps when the measures are implemented on bus routes. In a corridor having considerable buses, the length of the Speed Table should be sufficient to accommodate the full wheelbase of the bus to reduce passenger discomfort to a minimum. Fig. 2.9 Speed Table 1