CONDUCTIVE CONCRETE CAN CUT DEICING COSTS

This article discusses the cost-effectiveness of using conductive concrete to prevent buildup of ice on bridges and roads. Conductive concrete is a cementitious admixture containing electrically conductive components to attain stable and high electrical conductivity. The authors offer aspects of the concrete including mix design, tests conducted, and safety issues.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Corporate Authors:

  James Informational Media, Incorporated

  2720 South River Road, Suite 126
  Des Plaines, IL  United States  60018-
• Authors:
  • Yehia, S A
  • Tuan, C Y
• Publication Date: 2003-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 66-69
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Admixtures; Anti-icing; Bridge decks; Concrete; Deicing; Electrical conductivity; Testing
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00939864
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 2 2003 12:00AM