Ice-Free Operation: Automated Systems for Preventing Ice Formation on Bridge Decks Are Becoming Ever More Sophisticated

The author presents a surface condition management system by Boschung created for road maintenance management support that does not compromise security as it optimizes costs in bridge deck anti-icing operations. The networked Road Weather Information Systems' three element approach assesses road surface conditions, treats surfaces, and manages surface data.

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• Authors:
  • Brodard, Pierre-Alain
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 48-49
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Issue Number: 44
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anti-icing; Bridge decks; Costs; Highway maintenance; Highways; Maintenance practices; Road weather information systems; Safety; Snow and ice control
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data; Surface condition
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I62: Winter Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051732
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 2007 4:06PM