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AS/NZS 1906.1:1993

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Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes Retroreflective materials

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Superseded date

30-07-2024

Superseded by

AS/NZS 1906.1:2007

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English

Published date

17-05-1993

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1 - AS/NZS 1906.1: 1993 RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIALS AND DEVICES FOR ROAD TRAFFIC CONTROL PURPOSES - RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIALS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DESCRIPTION
8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.4.1 Viewing geometry
8 - 1.4.2 Light technical parameters
8 - 1.4.3 Forms of physical degradation
9 - 1.5 CLASSIFICATION
10 - SECTION 2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
10 - 2.1 PHOTOMETRIC PROPERTIES
10 - 2.1.1 Minimum photometric performance
10 - 2.1.2 Variation of performance with rotation angle
10 - 2.2 COLOUR
10 - 2.2.1 Daytime viewing
10 - 2.2.2 Night-time viewing
15 - 2.3 RAINFALL PERFORMANCE
15 - 2.4 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
15 - 2.4.1 Tensile strength and elongation test
15 - 2.4.2 Bend test
15 - 2.4.3 Impact test
15 - 2.4.4 Scratch resistance test
15 - 2.4.5 Shrinkage (unapplied) test
15 - 2.4.6 Wrinkling test
16 - 2.4.7 Solvent resistance
16 - 2.4.8 Maintenance requirements
16 - 2.5 ADHESIVE
16 - 2.5.1 Application
16 - 2.5.2 Adhesive stability
16 - 2.5.3 Adhesive bond
16 - 2.5.4 Protective liner
16 - 2.6 DURABILITY
16 - 2.6.1 General
17 - 2.6.2 Outdoor accelerated weathering test
17 - 2.6.3 Indoor accelerated weathering test
17 - 2.6.4 Resistance to sea salt
18 - 2.7 DURABILITY GRADING
18 - 2.7.1 General description
18 - 2.7.2 Conformity with grading
18 - 2.8 LIFE-PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION
18 - 2.9 COLOUR-PROCESSING PROPERTIES
18 - 2.9.1 General
19 - 2.9.2 Requirements
19 - 2.10 PACKAGING
19 - 2.10.1 Packaging
19 - 2.10.2 Splicing of rolls
19 - 2.11 SHELF LIFE
19 - 2.12 MARKING
20 - APPENDIX A - PHOTOMETRIC PROPERTIES TEST
20 - A1 SCOPE
20 - A2 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
20 - A3 INSTRUMENTATION
22 - A4 PROCEDURE AND CALCULATION
22 - A4.1 Direct method
22 - A4.2 Indirect method
23 - A5 REPORT
24 - APPENDIX B - LUMINANCE CONTRAST RATIO
25 - APPENDIX C - DAYLIGHT COLOUR AND LUMINANCE FACTOR TEST
25 - C1 SCOPE
25 - C2 INSTRUMENTATION
25 - C3 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
25 - C4 REPORT
26 - APPENDIX D - PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE TEST UNDER SIMULATED RAIN CONDITIONS
26 - D1 SCOPE
26 - D2 APPARATUS
26 - D3 TEST PANELS
26 - D4 PROCEDURE
26 - D5 REPORT
28 - APPENDIX E - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTS
28 - E1 SCOPE
28 - E2 TENSILE STRENGTH AND ELONGATION TEST
28 - E2.1 Apparatus
28 - E2.2 Test pieces
28 - E2.3 Procedure
28 - E3 FLEXIBILITY TESTS
28 - E3.1 Bend test
29 - E3.2 Impact test
29 - E4 SCRATCH RESISTANCE TEST
29 - E5 SHRINKAGE (UNAPPLIED) TEST
29 - E6 WRINKLING TEST
29 - E6.1 Apparatus
29 - E6.2 Procedure
30 - E7 REPORT
31 - APPENDIX F - ADHESIVE PROPERTIES TESTS
31 - F1 SCOPE
31 - F2 DRY ADHESION TEST
31 - F3 WET ADHESION TEST
31 - F4 ACCELERATED STORAGE TEST
31 - F5 REPORT
32 - APPENDIX G - DURABILITY TESTS
32 - G1 SCOPE
32 - G2 OUTDOOR ACCELERATED WEATHERING TEST
32 - G2.1 Preparation
32 - G2.2 Procedure
32 - G3 INDOOR ACCELERATED WEATHERING TEST
32 - G3.1 Apparatus
33 - G3.2 Preparation
33 - G3.3 Procedure
35 - APPENDIX H - COLOURFASTNESS TEST
35 - H1 SCOPE
35 - H2 PROCEDURE
35 - H3 REPORT
36 - APPENDIX I - RESISTANCE TO SEA SALT TEST
36 - I1 SCOPE
36 - I2 APPARATUS
36 - I3 PREPARATION
36 - I4 PROCEDURE
36 - I5 REPORT
38 - APPENDIX J - LIFE-PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION FOR RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL
38 - J1 SCOPE
38 - J2 APPLICATION
38 - J3 SOURCE MATERIAL
38 - J4 CIL ESTIMATION
42 - APPENDIX K - SAMPLING AND PREPARATION OF TEST PIECES
42 - K1 SCOPE
42 - K2 SAMPLING
42 - K3 CONDITIONING OF TEST PIECES
42 - K4 MOUNTING OF TEST PIECES
42 - K4.1 Physical property and adhesion tests
42 - K4.2 Other tests

Specifies performance requirements for retroreflective materials used in the manufacture of road signs and related traffic control devices, but excluding retroreflective pavement markings, raised pavement markers, and post-mounted delineators. Test methods are given in appendices.

Committee
MS-049
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 8047 X
Pages
36
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies the performance requirements for retroreflective materials used in the manufacture of road signs and related traffic control devices. It does not apply to reflective pavement markings.

First published as Int 354-1955.
Revised and redesignated AS 1906.1-1976.
Revised in part as AS 1906.1-1990 and in part as AS 2445.1-1990.
AS 1906.1-1990 and AS 2445.1-1990 revised, amalgamated and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1906.1:1993.

AS 1906.2-1981 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes Retroreflective devices (non-pavement application)
AS 1580.403.1-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Scratch resistance
AS 1734-1986 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate
AS 1743-1992 Road signs - Specifications
AS 1449-1994 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip

AS 1742.5-1997 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Street name and community facility name signs
AS 2416-2002 Design and application of water safety signs
AS 1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control devices for works on roads
AS 1742.4-1999 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Speed controls
AS 4067-1994 Firefighters' helmets - Specification
AS 4967-2006 Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing used for structural firefighting
AS 4001.2-2003 Motor vehicles - Rear marker plates Fitting requirements for Class 1A, Class 1 and Class 2 reflective plates
AS/NZS 2739:2003 Natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for vehicle engines
AS 1499-1996 Personal flotation devices - Type 2
AS 1742.9-2000 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Bicycle facilities
AS 2259-1996 General requirements for buoyancy aids
AS/NZS 1906.4:1997 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes High visibility materials for safety garments
AS 4967(INT)-2001 Protective clothing for fire-fighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing used for structural firefighting
AS 1742.3-1996 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control devices for works on roads
AS/NZS 4067:2004 Firefighters' helmets
AS/NZS 4819:2003 Geographic information - Rural and urban addressing
AS 1742.15-2007 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Direction signs, information signs and route numbering
AS 1742.12-2000 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Bus, transit, tram and truck lanes
AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Traffic control devices for general use
AS/NZS 1425:2003 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
AS 1742.11-1999 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Parking controls
AS 4691.1-2003 Laser-based speed detection devices Definitions and device requirements
AS 2416-1995 Design and application of water safety signs
AS 4001.1-2003 Motor vehicles - Rear marker plates Manufacturing and classification requirements for Class 1A and Class 1 reflective plates
AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 2156.1-2001 Walking tracks Classification and signage (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1743-2001 Road signs - Specifications
AS 1512-1996 Personal flotation devices - Type 1
AS 4967(INT)-2002 Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing used for structural firefighting
AS 1742.7-2007 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Railway crossings
AS 1742.6-2004 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Tourist and services signs
AS/NZS 4724:2000 Geographic information - Rural addressing
AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets

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