835 SECTION 715 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
715.1 -CALCIUM CHLORIDE : The material shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D98.
715.2 -SODIUM CHLORIDE : The material shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D632.
715.3: Blank
715.4 -CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIALS : 715.4.1 -Cementitious and Polymer -Modified Materials for Concrete Repairs: Material to be used in concrete repair applications shall be tested through AASHTO’s National Transportation Evaluation Program (NTPEP) and meet the requirements in Table 715.4.1. In addition, they must remain current with NTPEP’s policy regarding periodic re -testing as requi red by the program. Product submittals shall include: a completed Form HL -468 (available on the WVDOH Materials Division Web Page), a copy of the technical data sheet, the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and the results of NTPEP testing. Any incomplete submittals will not be evaluated for inclusion on WVDOH approved list of concrete patching Materials.
TABLE 715.4.1 Performance Requirements for Cementitious & Polymer -Modified Concrete Materials Test Method Performance Requirements 3-hour compressive strength ASTM C39 R1 - 500 psi R2 - 1,000 psi R3 - 3,000 psi 1-day compressive strength ASTM C39 R1 - 2,000 psi R2 - 3,000 psi R3 - 5,000 psi 7-day compressive strength ASTM C39 R1 - 4,000 psi R2 - 4,000 psi R3 - 5,000 psi Bond Strength by Slant Shear, 1 Day ASTM C882 1,000 psi Bond Strength by Slant Shear, 7 Day ASTM C882 1,500 psi Rapid Freezing & Thawing Durability Factor (DF) ASTM C666 (Procedure A) Minimum Durability Factor 90% at 300 cycles Length Change ASTM C157 allowable increase after 28 days in water: +0.15 allowable decrease after 28 days in air: —0.15
836 715.4.2 -Polymer Concrete Materials for Concrete Repairs: A Polymer Product is a composite material formed by polymerization of a monomer and an aggregate mixture, in which the polymerized monomer acts as the sole binder for the aggregate. Polymer concrete uses a polymer binder in place of Portland cement. These materials are required to be tested through AASHTO’s National Transportation Evaluation Program (NTPEP) and meet the requirements in Table 715.4.2. In addition, they must remain current with NTPEP’s policy regarding periodic re -testing as required by the program. Product submittals shall include: a completed Form HL -468 (available on the WVDOH Materials Division Web Page), a copy of the technical data sheet, the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and the results of NTPEP testing. Any incomplete submittals will not be evaluated for inclusion on WVDOH approved list of patching Materials.
TABLE 715.4.2 Performance Requirements for Polymer Concrete Materials Test Method Performance Requirements Bond Strength Using Slant Shear @ 1 Day ASTM C882 1,000 psi Bond Strength Using Slant Shear @ 7 Days ASTM C882 1,500 psi 1-hour compressive strength ASTM C579 2,500 psi 24-hour compressive strength ASTM C579 3,500 psi 28-day compressive strength ASTM C579 5,000 psi ChlorideIon Penetration AASHTO T 277 Less than 750 coulombs @ 28 days Bond Strength by Direct Tension @ 28 days ASTM C1583 Minimum of 300 psi Linear Shrinkage ASTM C531 Maximum Linear Length Change +/‐ 0.10% at 3 Days Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM C531 2 x 10-6 to 8 × 10-6 in/in/°F Rapid Freezing & Thawing Durability Factor (DF) ASTM C666 (Procedure A) Minimum Durability Factor 90% at 300 cycles
715.5 -PACKAGED DRY, HYDRAULIC -CEMENT GROUT (NON -SHRINK ): The material shal l conform to the requirements of ASTM C1107.
715.6 -HYDRATED LIME : 715.6.1 -General Use: The material shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C206.
715.6.2 -Soil Stabilization or Pavement Preservation Purposes: The material used in for soil stabilization purposes or pavement preservation purposes shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C977.
715.7 -WATER FOR USE WITH HYDRAULIC CEMENT : Water from sources other than treated public water systems shall conform to the requirements of MP 715.07.20.
715.8 -WATERPROOFING FABRIC : The material shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D173.
837 715.9 -WARNING DEVICES : 715.9.1 -General: Warning devices shall include, but shall not be limited to, signs, barricades, auxiliary bar riers, channelizing devices, hazard warning lights, flares, and reflectors. Unless otherwise indicated such devices shall conform to the standard, “Manual on Temporary Traffic Control for Streets and Highways ", published by the Division. The Contractor sh all exhibit evidence that the warning devices furnished meet the requirements detailed.
715.9.2 -Signs: Sign blank material shall be either 0.080 in ch flat sheet aluminum, 0.040 inch flat sheet aluminum (guide sign demountable shields, legend, & border only), or extruded panel as specified in Section 661. Retroreflection shall be required and shall be accomplished by using approved retroreflective sheeting as specified in Section 661 and meeting the requirements specified herein. All references herein to ASTM specification D4956 shall be interpreted as referencing version D4956 –11a. Any portion of this specification which is in contradiction to ASTM D4956 shall supersede ASTM D4956. All references herein to AASHTO specification M268 shall be interpreted as referencing version M 268 -10. Any portion of this specification which is in contradiction to AASHTO M 268 shall supersede AASHTO M 268. All AASHTO - NTPEP references herein shall be interpreted as referring to the AASHTO National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP). All retroreflectivity values referenced herein shall be are in units of cd/fc/ft2. All “matched component” references herein shall be interpreted as referen cing the retroreflective sheeting manufacturer’s recommended inks and overlay films to be used for manufacturing purposes with the manufacturer’s sheeting. All APL references herein shall be interpreted as referring to the Division’s Approved Products List
to the Division’s Central Sign Shop (CSS) internal sign manufacturing facility in Charleston, WV.
715.9.2.1 -Retroreflective Sheeting, Type ASTM -I: A retror eflective sheeting referred to as “engineering grade” that is typically an enclosed lens glass -bead sheeting.
715.9.2.1.1 - Type ASTM -I Sheeting Requirements: 715.9.2.1.1.1 -Coeffıcient of Retroreflection: New sheeting shall meet the Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection requirements in ASTM specification D4956 for Type I material, as defined in ASTM D4956. For transparent ink printed or transparent film covered areas over white sheeting, the Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection requirements shall be seventy (70) % of the values specified in ASTM D4956 for sheeting of the same color as the ink or film. All testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.2 -Color: New sheeting shall meet the Daytime Color & Nighttime Color requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. These requirements shall also apply to transparent ink and transparent film covered areas over white sheeting.
715.9.2.1.1.3 -Daytime Luminance Factor: New shee ting shall meet the Daytime Luminance Factor requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. These requirements shall also apply to transparent ink and transparent film covered areas over white sheeting.
838 715.9.2.1.1.4 - Adhesion: New sheeting with a pressure sensitive backing shall meet the adhesion requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.5 -Shrinkage: New sheeting shall meet the shrin kage requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.6 -Flexibility: New sheeting shall meet the flexibility requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.7 -Liner Removal: New sheeting shall meet the liner removability requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.8 -Impact Resistance: New sheeting shall mee t the impact resistance requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.9 -Rotational Sensitivity: New sheeting shall meet the applicable requirements of AASHTO M 268 in order for the sheeting to be considered rotationally insensitive. Testing shall be conducted at the viewing geometry of 0.5/ -4 as recommended in AASHTO M 268, and the results of retroreflectivity readings at rotation angles of 0, 45, 90, and 120 degrees shall be compared as rec ommended in AASHTO M 268. If the sheeting does not meet these requirements, it shall be noted on the APL that the material is rotationally sensitive.
715.9.2.1.1.10 -Shelf Life: Any Type ASTM -I material to be considered for listing on the Division’s APL shall have a minimum one (1) year shelf life. The same provisions shall apply to the manufacturer recommended matched components. Reasonable conditional requirements pertaining to storage, such as temperature and relative humidity, shall be permitted.
715.9.2.1.1.11 -Backing Class: Type ASTM -I sheeting shall have a Class 1 adhesive backing, as defined in ASTM D4956.
715.9.2.1.1.12 -Durability: The durability requirements of fi nished products manufactured using Type ASTM -I sheeting are specified within Section 715.9.2.7.
715.9.2.1.2 -Approval Process: The WVDOH approval process for Type ASTM -I sheeting products is specified within Section 715.9.2.9.
715.9.2.2 -Retroreflecti ve Sheeting, Type ASTM -IV: A retroreflective sheeting referred to as “high -intensity” that is typically an unmetalized microprismatic retroreflective element material.
839 715.9.2.2.1 -Type ASTM -IV Sheeting Requirements: 715.9.2.2.1.1 -Coeffıcient of Retro reflection: New material shall meet the Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection requirements in ASTM D4956 for Type IV material, as defined in ASTM D4956. For transparent ink printed or transparent film covered areas over white sheeting, the Minimum Coeff icient of Retroreflection requirements shall be seventy (70) % of the values specified in ASTM D4956 for sheeting of the same color as the ink or film. All testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM D4956.
715.9.2.2.1.2 -Color: New sheeting shall meet the Daytime Color & Nighttime Color requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. These requirements shall also apply to transparent ink and transparent film covered areas over white sheeting.
715.9.2.2.1.3 -Daytime Luminance Factor: New sheeting shall meet the Daytime Luminance Factor requirements in specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. These requirements shall also ap ply to transparent ink and transparent film covered areas over white sheeting.
715.9.2.2.1.4 -Adhesion: New sheeting shall meet the adhesion requirements in specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. If the material is m arketed as a reboundable material, the supplementary adhesion requirements in ASTM D4956 for reboundable materials shall apply.
715.9.2.2.1.5 -Shrinkage: New sheeting shall meet the shrinkage requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in acc ordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.2.1.6 -Flexibility: New sheeting shall meet the flexibility requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. If the material is marketed as a reboundable mate rial, the supplementary flexibility requirements in ASTM D4956 for reboundable materials shall apply.
715.9.2.2.1.7 -Liner Removal: New sheeting shall meet the liner removability requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956.
715.9.2.2.1.8 -Impact Resistance: New sheeting shall meet the impact resistance requirements in ASTM specification D4956 when tested in accordance with ASTM specification D4956. If the material is marketed as a reboundable mater ial, the supplementary impact resistance requirements in ASTM D4956 for reboundable materials shall apply.
715.9.2.2.1.9 -Rotational Sensitivity: New sheeting materials, with exceptions noted herein, shall meet the applicable requirements of AASHTO M 268 in order for the sheeting to be considered rotationally insensitive. Testing shall be conducted at the viewing geometry of 0.5/ -4 as recommended in AASHTO M 268, and the results of retroreflectivity readings at rotation angles of 0, 45, 90, and 120 de grees shall be compared as recommended in AASHTO M 268. If the sheeting does not meet these requirements, it shall be noted on
840 the APL that the material is rotationally sensitive. With the exception of fluorescent -orange materials intended for application to rigid substrate signs, “work zone” materials as defined herein shall not be subject to rotational sensitivity testing.
715.9.2.2.1.10 -Shelf Life: A minimum shelf life shall not be required for the sheeting to be listed on the APL. However, in order for the sheeting to be approved for manufacturing purposes within the Division’s CSS, a minimum one (1) year shelf life shall be required. The same provisions shall apply to the manufacturer recommended matched components. Reasonable conditional requiremen ts pertaining to storage, such as temperature and relative humidity, shall be permitted.
715.9.2.2.1.11 -Backing Class: All Type ASTM -IV material supplied to the Division for manufacturing purposes within the CSS shall have a Class 1 adhesive backing, as defined in ASTM D4956. The adhesive backing on all Type ASTM -IV material supplied to manufacturers providing finished products to the Division or to Contractors performing work on Division Contracts shall have the most appropriate ASTM D4956 defined adhesive backing for the materials intended purpose, as determined by the manufacturer.
715.9.2.2.1.12 -Durability: Durability requirements of finished products manufactured using Type ASTM -IV to be warranted by the sheeting manufacturer are specified within
715.9.2.2.2 -Approval Process: The WVDOH approval process for Type ASTM -IV sheeting products is specified within Section 715.9.2.9.
715.9.2.3 -Retroreflective Sheeting, Type ASTM -VI: An elastomeric retroreflective sheeting without adhesive. This sheeting is typically a vinyl microprismatic retroreflective material.
715.9.2.3.1 -Type ASTM -VI Sheeting Requirements: 715.9.2.3.1.1 -Coeffıcient of Retroreflection: New sheeting shall meet the Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection requirements as specified in Table 715.9.2.3.1.1 -I below.
TABLE 715.9.2.3.1.1 -I Observation Angle Entrance Angle Color White Florescent -Orange 0.2 -4 300 200 0.2 +30 180 120 0.2 +45 100 60 0.5 -4 200 120 0.5 +30 75 50 0.5 +45 60 30
For transparent ink printed areas over white sheeting, the Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection requirements shall be as shown in Table 715.9.2.3.1.1 -II below.