Managing Roadway Snow and Ice Control Operations
Managing Roadway Snow and Ice Control Operations

Author: David A. Kuemmel

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780309056663

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"This synthesis report will be of interest to transportation agency maintenance engineers, managers, and operators and others involved with roadway snow and ice control including safety engineers, traffic engineers, and law enforcement agency personnel. It presents information on the state of the practice in managing roadway snow and ice control considering both rural and urban locations. The document describes the developments that have occurred during the past 20 years to improve winter maintenance. This report of the Transportation Research Board discusses winter maintenance policies and provides examples for state, city, and county agencies. Included in the discussion of winter maintenance policies are issues such as: levels of service, public relations, liability for services, and experimenting with new policies. Additional information is included on estimating winter maintenance benefits and costs; personnel and management issues; weather information systems; and materials, equipment, and facilities for winter maintenance."--Avant-propos.

Non-chemical Methods of Snow and Ice Control on Highway Structures
Non-chemical Methods of Snow and Ice Control on Highway Structures

Author: Roy Jorgensen and Associates

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13:

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Surveys of highway connected agencies and an extensive literature search of maintenance research in the U.S., Great Britain, and Europe were conducted to compile a review of existing nonchemical methods of snow removal and ice control of concrete surfaces. Details of permanent installations, the water pipe and electrical heating element customarily installed in concrete slabs, are given. Potential applications of electrical and gas-fired infrared heaters are discussed. other methods investigated included covered bridges, electrically conductive road surfaces, snow melting pits, and bridge deck insulation.

Snow and Ice Control Manual for Transportation Facilities
Snow and Ice Control Manual for Transportation Facilities

Author: L. David Minsk

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13:

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Technology of snow and ice control has changed considerably in the last decade, with the development of many cost saving techniques, equipment, and materials. Environmental concerns have forced a rethinking of old techniques and this book provides a detailed source of information on the subject.

Current Practices for Highway Snow and Ice Control
Current Practices for Highway Snow and Ice Control

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research Board

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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A well-organized and prepared maintenance department, armed with chemicals, abrasives, machines, men and a plan based on valuable experience, can prevent delays and provide maximum utilization of the vast highway transportation investment. The prevention or prompt correction of the slippery road as a driving hazard is the established winter maintenance policy on most primary routes and many local roads. Skid prevention at danger areas is a minimum requirement for lower traffic volume routes. This publication has been prepared in the interest of maximum safety and service to the motorist on all highways affected by snow and ice. Its use will be of value to new as well as experienced personnel of all maintenance organizations.