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Effectiveness Study On Temporary Pavement Marking Removals Methods, Koudous Kabassi
Effectiveness Study On Temporary Pavement Marking Removals Methods, Koudous Kabassi
Department of Construction Engineering and Management: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study was conducted to identify effective temporary marking removal methods and procedures on concrete and asphalt pavements. Pavement markings provide guidance to road travelers and can lead to accidents when not properly removed. Current state guidelines on removal do not provide clear and objective methods of measurement. After testing the most common removal methods, this research concluded that removing markings by chemical was not only cost and results-oriented effective compared to other methods, but it was also safe to the environment and road users. Finally, a baseline of measurements was developed for this project, along with the feasibility of …