Heated Ramp at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

When connected to a power source, conductive concrete can generate enough heat to prevent ice formation. This deicing technology was recently implemented in a handicap access ramp at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE. Here, Hiller et al discuss the construction process, deicing operatio...

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Published inConcrete International Vol. 45; no. 12; pp. 31 - 34
Main Authors Tuan, Christopher Y, Bauer, Mark, Hiller, Bruce
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Farmington Hills American Concrete Institute 01.12.2023
Subjects
Controllers
Corrosion
Deicing
Educational technology
Electricity
Energy consumption
Heat
Ice
Ice formation
Operating costs
Polymers
Power sources
Roads & highways
Sealing compounds
Sensors
Snow
Temperature
Utility rates
Winter
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Summary:When connected to a power source, conductive concrete can generate enough heat to prevent ice formation. This deicing technology was recently implemented in a handicap access ramp at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE. Here, Hiller et al discuss the construction process, deicing operation, and operating cost of using the technology.
ISSN:0162-4075
1944-7388