• AASHTO T 346-22

AASHTO T 346-22

Standard Method of Test for Glass Beads Used in Pavement Markings

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials , 2022

Publisher: AASHTO

File Format: PDF

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The procedures for testing glass beads used in traffic markings are described in this method. This includes the method for obtaining a representative test sample, preparation of the test specimens, and performing the specified tests.

This test method is divided into the following parts:

  • Sampling Glass Beads During Production;
  • Sampling Shipments of Glass Beads Vertically from Bulk Containers;
  • Gradation;
  • Roundness;
  • Refractive Index;
  • Flow Characteristics Test—Referee Method;
  • Moisture Resistant Coating Test—Referee Method;
  • Flotation Test—Referee Method;
  • Adherence Coating Oven Test—Referee Method;
  • Alternative Flotation Test—As Permitted by Purchasing Agency;
  • Alternative Moisture Resistant Coating Test—As Permitted by Purchasing Agency; and
  • Alternative Adherence Test—As Permitted by Purchasing Agency.

This standard was formerly designated as provisional standard TP 97.

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