Mechanical Properties of Durable Pavement Marking Materials and Adhesion on Asphalt Surfaces

Authors

Hyungyung Jo, Purdue UniversityFollow
Hyeyoung Son, Purdue UniversityFollow
Mitchell Rencheck, Purdue UniversityFollow
Jared Gohl, Purdue UniversityFollow
Devin Madigan, Purdue UniversityFollow
Hugh Grennan, Purdue UniversityFollow
Matthew Giroux, Purdue UniversityFollow
Trevor Thiele-Sardina, Purdue UniversityFollow
Chelsea S. Davis, Purdue UniversityFollow
Kendra A. Erk, Purdue UniversityFollow

Recommended Citation

Jo, H., Son, H., Rencheck, M., Gohl, J., Madigan, D., Grennan, H., Giroux, M., Thiele-Sardina, T., Davis, C. S., & Erk, K. A. (2021). Mechanical properties of durable pavement marking materials and adhesion on asphalt surfaces (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/29). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317357

DOI

10.5703/1288284317357

Abstract

Mechanical properties of commercially available temporary pavement marking (TPM) tapes and thermoplastic materials used as permanent pavement markings (PPM) were investigated using the non-destructive Tape Drape Test and conventional mechanical testing. The impact of temperature and aging on the adhesion of TPM tapes and thermoplastic PPM applied to asphalt core surfaces with various surface roughness and treatments was determined using a modular peel fixture and shear adhesion tests. The adhesion of TPM tapes to model smooth surfaces decreased as surface temperature was increased from 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F). For some tapes, reduced adhesion and brittle broken fracture were observed at the lowest investigated temperature of -20°C (-4°F). The adhesion of tapes applied to asphalt decreased significantly within 1 week of aging at -25°C (-13°F). Ghost markings were more likely at higher aging temperatures. For PPM thermoplastics, better adhesion to asphalt was observed for higher application temperatures and rougher surfaces. Asphalt emulsion treatments reduced the adhesion of thermoplastics and increased the likelihood of adhesive failure after 5 months of aging at -25°C (-13°F). More ductile PPM thermoplastic materials had better adhesion to both smooth and rough asphalt surfaces compared to thermoplastic materials with a more brittle mechanical response.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/29

Keywords

asphalt pavements, road marking tapes, removable tapes, thermoplastic materials, adhesion, elasticity, viscoelasticity, stiffness, shear properties, deformation, thermal properties, measuring methods, testing equipment, traffic safety

SPR Number

4423

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Sponsoring Organization

Indiana Department of Transportation

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

2021