Heated Ramp at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Published in: Concrete International Vol. 45; no. 12; pp. 31 - 34
• Main Authors: Tuan, Christopher Y, Bauer, Mark, Hiller, Bruce
• Format: Trade Publication Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...