Talk:Snow removal/Archives/2015

Deicer safety
In a recent literature review, the authors make these recommendations: "Given the results of this literature review, engineers responsible for winter maintenance of concrete pavements should utilize sodium chloride whenever possible, instead of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or CMA, and apply only the amount that is absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In addition, when new winter maintenance treatments are considered, the chemical composition of the treatments should be carefully evaluated with respect to the potential damage that may be caused to the pavement."