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Prediction of Thermal Behavior of Pervious Concrete Pavements in Winter

  • CESTiCC Project Number
    1520
    Principal Investigator(s)

    Somayeh Nassiri

    Project Dates
    • Start: October 2015
    • End: May 2017
  • Funding Agency
    The City of Spokane & CESTiCC
    Project Budget
    $50,000

Project Information

Pervious concrete pavement is growing in popularity and therefore research is needed on its skid and slip-resistance with regard to drivers’ and pedestrians’ safety during the winter.

Further research is needed to investigate the effectiveness of different deicers (NaCl, CaCl2 and MgCl2), their proper time of application, and the frequency of applications to prevent/break the bond between ice/snow and pervious concrete. Research is needed to ensure these deicers do not result in scaling and other deleterious damages to the surface and structure of pervious concrete.

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For more information, please review the Project Information document.

  • Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates (CESTiCC)
  • PO Box 75 5900
  • Fairbanks, AK 99775-5900