Deicing Strategies: When Selecting Direct Liquid Application Equipment, Consider Climate, Road Characteristics, and Fleet Makeup
This article discusses considerations in the choice of direct liquid application (DLA) deicing strategies, including factors such as climate, road characteristics, and fleet makeup. Many different types of deicers are available in order to prevent bonds from forming between ice and road surfaces. The article discusses the different climates and the deicing strategies they require, noting that areas with ice storms and black ice benefit from liquid deicers spread ahead of the storm, while areas with heavy snow require DLA equipment that can spread both liquid and granular forms. Road characteristics are also important to consider, as lane miles, application rates, and types of surfaces all affect which strategy and what kinds of vehicles will be the most effective. Finally, the article presents overviews of different types and uses of DLA tanks.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1606878
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Authors:
- Holland, Eric
- Publication Date: 2008
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 127-128
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Serial:
- Public Works
- Volume: 138
- Issue Number: 6
- Publisher: Hanley Wood
- ISSN: 0033-3840
- Serial URL: http://www.pwmag.com
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Deicers (Equipment); Deicing chemicals; Maintenance equipment; Snow and ice control; Surface course (Pavements)
- Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I62: Winter Maintenance;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01105485
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
- Files: BTRIS, TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 31 2008 3:24PM