Description

This online version of Maryland's Pavement Marking Student Manual focuses on three areas. The first section introduces students to pavement marking standard practices and defines the functions and characteristics of longitudinal and transverse markings. In the second part of the course students are presented with a large array of pavement marking materials including reflective glass beads, traffic paint, thermoplastic, epoxy resin, polyester resin, preformed tape and pavement markers. Manufacturing, application, and evaluation methods are provided for each of the materials addressed. The third section of the course reviews three main aspects of pavement marking installation, namely: installation procedures and quality control, equipment necessary for proper installation, and eradication of obsolete markings. Additional resources include a short bibliography, contacts for information on state specifications, and links to six video demonstrations of pavement marking installation.

*MARTCP Certification*   After completion of the Pavement Marking course, any student is eligible to become certified through the Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP).  In order to become certified, a student must complete and pass a hands-on practical and written exam given by the State of Maryland.  Students must contact Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) directly to register for the hands-on practical and exam.  Contacts from MDSHA include: Ray Dotterweich (410-321-4104) and Lisa Alford (410-321-4103). 
There is a fee of $50 payable to Maryland SHA in order to take the practical and exam. Dates for the practical and exam scheduled for 2008 include: July 20 (Office of Materials Tech in Hanover, MD), September 23 (MVA in Hagerstown, MD), and November 18 (Autoshop in Centerville, MD).   Any questions about MARTCP Certification, please see the MARTCP web site  http://martcp.org/index.asp.

Pavement Marking Course Brochure

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of retroreflectivity, refraction, refractive index of glass, and assessment of reflectivity
• Discuss the properties, evaluation, and application of reflective glass beads
• Describe various aspects (components, characteristics, and application process) of pavement marking materials such as traffic paint, liquid and preformed thermoplastics, epoxy and polyester resins, and preformed tape
• Compare the characteristics and installation constraints of the three most common types of raised pavement markers
• List items that must be monitored closely through application
• Distinguish between the characteristics of long-liners and hand-liners
• Recall the recommended procedure for pre-application inspection
• Discuss several aspects of quality control
• Describe several methods of eradication and some of their potentially undesirable side effects

Audience

Public-sector transportation professionals including transportation engineers, pavement marking field technicians, contractors, consultants and employees accepting applications on projects involving pavement marking .

Length

Approximately six hours.

Course Outline

The course outline is as follows:

Section I. Introduction

• Standard Practices (4-15)
  1. Functions and Limitations of Pavement Marking
  2. Standard Applications
  3. Longitudinal Pavement Markings
  4. Transverse Pavement Markings
  5. Quiz

Section II. Pavement Marking Materials

• Reflective Glass Beads (17-36)
  1. Background
  2. How Glass Beads Work
  3. Manufacturing Methods
  4. Application of Glass Beads
  5. Evaluation of Glass Beads Application
  6. Evaluation of Retroreflectivity
  7. Bead Application Troubleshooting Guide
  8. Quiz
• Traffic Paint (37-48)
  1. Traffic Paint Components
  2. Traffic Paint Characteristics
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Traffic Paint Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Liquid Thermoplastic (49-67)
  1. Liquid Thermoplastic Components
  2. Liquid Thermoplastic Characteristics
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Liquid Thermoplastic Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Preformed Thermoplastic (68-83)
  1. Preformed Thermoplastic Components
  2. Preformed Thermoplastic Characteristics
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Preformed Thermoplastic Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Epoxy Resins (84-91)
  1. Epoxy Resin Components
  2. Epoxy Resin Characteristics
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Epoxy Resin Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Polyester Resin (92-99)
  1. Polyester Resin Components
  2. Polyester Resin Characteristics
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Polyester Resin Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Preformed Tape (100-109)
  1. Preformed Tape Components
  2. Types of Preformed Tape
  3. Application Methods and Consideration
  4. Preformed Tape Application Troubleshooting Guide
  5. Quiz
• Pavement Markers (110-117)
  1. Types of Pavement Markers
  2. Raised Temporary Markers
  3. Recessed Snow-Plowable Marker System
  4. Recessed Snow-Plowable Marker System
  5. Quiz

Section III. Installation

• Installation and Quality Control (118-128)
  1. Pre-Installation Considerations
  2. Quality and Workmanship
  3. Contractor and Agency Responsibilities
  4. Installation Procedures
  5. Quiz
• Equipment (129-139)
  1. Basic Components
  2. Long-Liners and Hand-Liners
  3. Pre-Stripe Inspection
  4. Quality Control
  5. Quiz
• Eradication (139-145)
  1. Definition/Purpose
  2. Undesirable Effects of Eradication
  3. Methods of Eradication
  4. Specifications and Inspection

Section IV. Appendices

• Specifications
• Bibliography