NTL Record

Title Development and evaluation of mechanized equipment for installation of the recessed reflective marker (RRM) delineation system. Task A, Design & feasibility analysis
Record ID 34071
Personal Name
Creator
Williams, James H., Jr.
Source [68] p. : ill.
Corporate Creator HH Aerospace Design Company
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date 19780600
Language English
Abstract A plow-resistant recessed reflective marker (RRM) delineation system having a linear tapered profile and which uses a reflector base/reflector unit is proposed. A single-operator mechanized vehicle to install the RRM delineation system is described. This vehicle satisfies the design criteria which are given in the report. The apparatus automatically cuts the longitudinal main groove and the transverse drainage groove, cuts the reflective marker recess, removes the cutting debris from the groove, dispenses the adhesive for securing the marker to the pavement, installs the reflective marker unit, and propels the vehicle between adjacent markers. Details of the mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic I and electrical subsystems are designed and presented. It is recommended that I this vehicle be built in order (1) to demonstrate the feasibility of the mechanized installation of the RRM delineation system and (2) to obtain generally lacking data on pavement cutting parameters.
Rosap ID dot:928
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/928
TRT Terms Highway delineators; Road markings; Installation; Roadbuilding machinery
Classification NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Pavement Management and Performance;
NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Construction and Maintenance
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1321149
Report Number FHWA-RD-78-161
Availability Federal Highway Administration
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/34000/34000/34071/FHWA-RD-78-161.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository