Journal article
Use of chloride-based ice control products for sustainable winter maintenance: A balanced perspective
Cold regions science and technology, Vol.86, pp.104-112
02/2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/120676
Abstract
Drawing upon relevant literature, this work explores various dimensions of using chloride-based ice control products for winter maintenance operations. Winter maintenance operations play an important role in assuring the safety, mobility and productivity of roadways enduring wintery weather. Traditionally, nominal cost and effectiveness are the major criteria when highway professionals select the chemicals for snow and ice control. However, there are growing concerns over negative impacts that chloride-based ice control products pose on motor vehicles, the transportation infrastructure, and the environment. The authors propose that the use of chloride-based products for sustainable winter maintenance necessitates the application of a balanced perspective and collaborative decision-making among all relevant stakeholders. The shortcomings of existing maintenance decision systems are discussed, followed by a new way of thinking under the asset management framework.
► We review the use of road salts for winter maintenance and relevant benefits. ► We review the negative impacts of using road salts for winter maintenance. ► We propose to apply a balanced perspective and collaborative decision-making. ► We propose to an asset management framework for snow and ice control.
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- Title
- Use of chloride-based ice control products for sustainable winter maintenance: A balanced perspective
- Creators
- Xianming Shi - Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory, Western Transportation Institute, P.O. Box 174250, College of Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-4250, USADavid Veneziano - Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory, Western Transportation Institute, P.O. Box 174250, College of Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-4250, USANing Xie - Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory, Western Transportation Institute, P.O. Box 174250, College of Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-4250, USAJing Gong - School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
- Publication Details
- Cold regions science and technology, Vol.86, pp.104-112
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V
- Identifiers
- 99900612057701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article