Retroreflectivity of roadway signs for adequate visibility : a guide.
Title:
Retroreflectivity of roadway signs for adequate visibility : a guide.
Author:
United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Direct Federal Programs.
Publication Information:
[Washington, D.C.?] : Federal Highway Administration, Office of Direct Federal Programs ; Springfield, Va. : Available to the public from the National Technical Information Service, [1987]
Physical Description:
v, 49 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
General Note:
Cover title.
"Bellomo-McGee, Inc."
Distributed to depository libraries in microfiche.
"November 1987."
Contents:
Introduction -- Reflection and types of retroreflective sheeting material -- Selection of types and retroreflective material -- Specifications and test procedures -- Sign fabrication -- Handling, stockpiling and installation -- Inventory, inspection and replacement -- Sign maintenance -- References -- Appendix A: Glossary.
Abstract:
This manual deals with the reflectivity of traffic signs. It interprets and explains the specifications and test procedures in the standard specifications for construction of roads and bridges on federal highway projects (fp-85) dealing with retroreflective sheeting and related matters and provides guidance where appropriate. Topics covered include: 1) principles of retroreflection and characteristics of sign reflective sheeting. 2) Considerations in selecting different sheeting types. 3) Fp-85 specifications and test procedures. 4) Sign fabrication. 5) Handling, stockpiling, and installing. 6) Inventory, inspection, and replacement. 7) Maintenance
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