Anti-Graffiti-Systeme auf Mauerwerk im Bereich der Bundesfernstraßen

Anti-graffiti systems on masonry in the scope of the Federal Motorway System.

Engineering structures of the Federal Motorway System are in particular vulnerable for graffiti smearing due to their location and exposition. Graffitists do not care about the type of substrate material. In particular porous materials cause great difficulties in the removal of graffiti. In order to protect construction material surfaces and to aid the cleaning from graffiti, anti-graffiti systems (AGS) were developed in recent years. A new method for testing the cleaning efficacy and the durability of AGS was initiated by BASt together with technical delivery guidelines. However, the testing method and the delivery guidelines are designed for concrete surfaces. A scientific study investigated if the new testing method can be applied to other substrates as well, in particular to masonry or cladding of stone or brick. Additional factors influencing the cleaning efficacy of different substrates were analyzed.