Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0
Title:
Economic Benefits of SHRP Research: Chapter 6, Life-Cycle Effects of Snow and Ice Removal
Abstract:
State DOTs fund the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to develop new technologies. Chapter 6 is titled Life-Cycle Effects of Snow and Ice Removal. The major objectives of the SHRP snow and ice control research were to (1) develop more cost-effective ways to remove the build up of snow and ice on highways; (2) increase highway safety while reducing motorist accident costs; (3) reduce corrosive effects on pavements, structures, and vehicles; and (4) mitigate adverse environmental impact. Snow and ice control research and development produced 13 products that can be grouped into five areas: anti-icing technology, ice disbonding, snow drift control, snow plow design, and road weather information systems. A brief summary of the types of products available from each area is presented.
Source(s):
Texas Transportation Institute. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.
Date: 1997
Author:
Little, et al.
Keywords:
Ice/Frost
Anti-icing/deicing
Maintenance vehicle
Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Cost
Benefits
Winter maintenance
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