• ♦Manual Notice 2004-1
• ►1. Introduction
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Structure of this Handbook
  • ►2. Handbook Information
    • ♦Purpose of Handbook
    • ♦Status of Handbook
    • ♦Application of Handbook Guidelines
    • ♦Handbook Content
  • ►3. Relation to Other Documents
    • ♦References to Other Documents
    • ♦Other TxDOT Documents
• ►2. Material Selection
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Additional Information
  • ►2. External Factors that Influence Marking Performance
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Roadway Surface Characteristics
    • ♦Traffic
    • ♦Environmental
  • ►3. Pavement Surface Preparation
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Compatibility of Materials for Restripe Situations
    • ♦Marking Removal Methods
    • ♦Primer-Sealers
  • ►4. Pavement Marking Material Descriptions
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Summary of Material Use
    • ♦Supplemental Material Performance Information
    • ♦Thermoplastic Markings
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking Material Characteristics
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking Application Methods
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking — Surface Preparation
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking — Effect of Pavement Surface on Performance
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking — Effect of Traffic on Performance
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking — Environmental Effects on Performance
    • ♦Thermoplastic Marking Use Summary
    • ♦Water-Based Paint
    • ♦Water-Based Paint — Material Characteristics
    • ♦Water-Based Paint Application
    • ♦Water-Based Paint Performance
    • ♦Water-Based Paint Use Summary
    • ♦Preformed Tapes
    • ♦Preformed Tapes — Material Characteristics
    • ♦Preformed Tapes — Application
    • ♦Preformed Tapes — Removal
    • ♦Preformed Tapes — Performance
    • ♦Preformed Tapes — Use Summary
    • ♦Epoxy
    • ♦Epoxy Performance
    • ♦Epoxy Use Summary
    • ♦Other Materials
    • ♦Polyurea
    • ♦Modified Urethane
    • ♦Ceramic Buttons
    • ♦Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
    • ♦Profiled Thermoplastic
    • ♦Contrast Markings
    • ♦Heated-in-Place Thermoplastic (Shortline Applications)
    • ♦Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markings
  • ►5. Glass Beads
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Bead Types
    • ♦Bead Coatings
    • ♦Bead Application Properties
    • ♦Bead Manufacturing-Controlled Properties
    • ♦Bead Size
    • ♦Refractive Index
    • ♦Clarity and Roundness
  • ►6. Retroreflectivity Performance Specifications for Contracts
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Performance Factors
    • ♦Basis for Specification Compliance
  • ►7. Material Selection Guide
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Material Selection Tables
• ►3. Installation and Inspection
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
  • ►2. Preliminary Items
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Field Documentation Items
  • ►3. Pre-installation Inspections
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Surface Moisture
    • ♦Dirt and Debris
    • ♦Air and Pavement Temperature
    • ♦Material Temperature
    • ♦Lateral Placement Guides for New Pavement Surfaces
    • ♦Striping Equipment
    • ♦Traffic Control
  • ►4. Inspection During Application
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Thickness
    • ♦Width
    • ♦Color
    • ♦Glass Bead Application Properties
    • ♦Nighttime Appearance
    • ♦Material Disposal
    • ♦Solutions to Common Problems Associated with Various Striping Applications
  • ♦5. Final Acceptance
  • ►6. Determining When To Restripe
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Determining End-of-Service Life
    • ♦Minimum In-Service Retroreflectivity Guidelines
• ►A. Visibility and Retroreflectivity
  • ♦1. Overview
  • ►2. General Retroreflectivity Concepts
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Factors Influencing Retroreflectivity
  • ►3. Driver Needs
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Factors Related to Driver Retroreflectivity Needs
    • ♦Suggestions from Research Literature
  • ►4. Portable Retroreflectometers
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Handheld vs. Mobile Units
  • ►5. Pavement Marking Management Programs
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Advantages
    • ♦Current Circumstances
• ►B. Specifications, Test Methods, and Standard Sheets

Pavement Marking Handbook

August 2004

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