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May 1, 2010
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A proposal by Environment Canada to mandate a maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content for traffic markings prompted Alberta Transportation to investigate new paint formulations. The...
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February 1, 2006
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Traffic markings used in Alberta consist primarily of alkyd and waterborne paint. Supplemental delineation such as Snowplowable Raised Pavement Markers (SRPM) may improve driver preview distances...
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September 1, 2003
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The study of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various paint types, glass bead types and wet film thickness rates have on retro-reflectivity and durability.
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February 1, 2003
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In 1994, the department established a large scale Rout and Seal crack seal evaluation program to assess the field performance of eight different sealant products. The products evaluated include...
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August 1, 2002
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Asphalt concrete pavement mix type selection protocols were developed by Alberta Transportation in the late 1980s. Several significant developments in pavements engineering occurred subsequent to...
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July 1, 2002
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Paint is the most common material used for transverse pavement markings (crosswalks, stop bars, traffic arrows, etc.), as it is relatively inexpensive, easy to apply and dries quickly after...
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February 1, 2001
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The main purpose of this study was to document the current policies and practices of the three Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) in setting seasonal truck road weight...