Verglimit is a calcium chloride based material that is incorporated into bituminous surface mixes to prevent ice and snow from sticking to the pavement. Two test sections were installed and the effectiveness of the Verglimit was evaluated for two winters. There were design and construction problems associated with the specified high density of the experimental mix, safety problems with skid resistance, and a lack of positive performance. The durability of. the mix appeared to be adequate after nearly two years of service.
This study documents the current Virginia Department of Transportation's anti-icing practice so that development of a coordinated statewide plan for i...
This report documents the lessons learned during the evolution of the Virginia Department of Transportation's pilot project to use an automatic vehicl...
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