300 10 - 45

212 0 - 25
75 0-5

608-8
Not less than 90%, by mass of the ballotini, shall be of transparent glass,
spherical in shape and not more then ten (10) percent shall be ovate in
shape or have other flaws. The ballotini shall be made of soda glass.

e) Thickness

Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, the material shall be laid to the
following thicknesses.

a) Sprayed lines other than yellow. Not less than 1.5 mm.
b) Sprayed yellow edge lines not less than 0.8 mm.

The minimum thicknesses specified are exclusive of surface applied

ballotini. The method of thickness measurement shall be in accordance with
appendix H of BS 3262 (1976).

608.3.6 Trial Section

In no case shall the contractor proceed with the work until the equipment,
method of application and rate of application conforming the required
thickness (as established by a test section) have been approved by the
Engineer.

608.4 RETRO REFLECTIVE PREFORMED PAVEMENT MARKINGS

608.4.1 Materials - Requirements

The preformed markings shall consist of white or yellow films with pigments
selected to conform to standard highway colours. Ceramic and glass beads
shall be incorporated to provide immediate and continuing retroreflection.
Ceramic skid particles shall be bonded to a top urethane layer to provide a
skid resistant surface.

The preformed markings shall be capable of being adhered to asphalt

cement concrete (ACC) or Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) by a precoated
pressure sensitive adhesive. A primer may be used to precondition the
pavement surface. The preformed marking film shall mold itself to pavement
contours by the action of traffic. The pavement marking film wearing
courses during the paving operation in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, approved by the Engineer. Following proper application and
tamping, the markings shall be immediately ready for traffic. The bidder,
when bidding, shall identify proper solvents and/or primers (where
necessary) for proper application, and recommendation for application that
will assure effective product performance. The preformed markings shall be
suitable for use for one year after the date of receipt when stored in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.