Field Testing of Abrasive Delivery Systems in Winter Maintenance: Tech Transfer Summary

011453174562935312009Tech transfer summaryPDFTech ReportTR-458Performance measurementWinter maintenanceSnow and ice controlAbrasivesRoads--Snow and ice control--IowaHighwaysMaintenance and PreservationVehicles and EquipmentI61: Equipment and Maintenance MethodsI62: Winter MaintenanceIowaUnited StatesIowa. Highway Research BoardNixon, Wilfrid A.Iowa Institute of Hydraulic ResearchIowa. Highway Research BoardIowa. Dept. of TransportationUS Transportation CollectionThe purpose of this study was to investigate various methods of applying abrasives to roads in winter weather. Abrasives increase friction on the road surface for a period of time, and the ultimate goal of the research was to enhance friction on the road for as long as possible.75