COLORADO WILL TAP GEOTHERMAL WATER TO HEAT BRIDGE DECKS

The Colorado Department of Highways is taking special measures to melt snow and ice in areas where normal de-icing methods may be inadequate. After a 3-year feasibility study, plans are proceeding to use embedded heat pipes and geothermal hot water to de-ice crucial sections of Interstate 70 as it crosses Glenwood Canyon in the Rocky Mountains. The article discusses various aspects of the system and its selection, the application of ammonia heat pipes, prototype bridge construction, and other aspects of the subject.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Publication Date: 1984-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-15
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 54
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ammonia; Applications; Bridge decks; Bridges; Construction; Geothermal resources; Heat pipes; Heating (Structures); Highway bridges; Ice; Ice prevention; Snow and ice control
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Energy; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Research; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I62: Winter Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392592
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 29 1985 12:00AM