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RRPM Alternative MaterialsNZRF Conference Nelson
19 August 2009
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Retroreflective Raised
Pavement Markers (RRPM’s)
› Most effective night guidance system
(rain)
› Protruding highly angled face
› Prone to traffic impact
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RRPM installation
› Hazardous operation (high risk)
»Exposure of staff to passing / oncoming
traffic
»Exposure to hazardous materials (hot melt)
› Stationary operation
› Manual Handling
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R & D RRPM’s
A Different approach
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RRPM Alternative materials
› Substrate »Two part cold applied plastic (Degadur)
»Durable hard wearing high build material
»White, Yellow, Red colours
»Extruded 100mm x 200mm x 8mm
› Reflective surface additives»3M wet reflective elements (2.4 RI)
»1.9 R.I. Airport glass bead (Potters)
»Ratio 2:3 (element : bead)
»Drop height for embedment
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RRPM Alternative materials
White in dry conditions
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R & D RRPM’s
Simulated wet night conditions
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R & D RPPM’s
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R & D RRPM’s
Comparison with approved
RRPM
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R & D RRPM’s
Actual rain conditions
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R & D RRPM’s
Benefits
› Automated mobile application
› Reduced OHS risk – no personnel on
road
› Simplified maintenance
› Reduced cost
› Not directional
› Durability
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R & D RRPM’s
› Problems
»No 3M Red wet element
»Bi-directional finish
› Recent Developments
»Potters Visymax Ultra (White, Yellow, Red)
»Offers Superior dry night visibility
»Use 50:50 blend with the 3M wet element
› A true alternative to traditional RRPM’s
for some applications
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RRPM Alternative Next
Step
› Automated Field trial
› Successful Application – Project
Proceeds
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