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Presentation
Construction Techniques for Electrically Conductive Heated Pavement Systems
Construction Research Congress 2018
  • Hesham Abdualla, Iowa State University
  • Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
  • Kristen S. Cetin, Iowa State University
  • Sunghwan Kim, Iowa State University
  • Peter C. Taylor, Iowa State University
  • Mani Mina, Iowa State University
  • Bora Cetin, Iowa State University
  • Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan, Iowa State University
  • Sajed Sadati, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Conference
Construction Research Congress 2018
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Link to Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481295.055
Publication Date
3-29-2018
DOI
10.1061/9780784481295.055
Conference Date
April 2–4, 2018
Geolocation
(29.95106579999999, -90.0715323)
Abstract

Ice and snow accumulation on airport paved surfaces has the potential to cause fatal accidents and monetary loss due to flight delays and cancellations. Traditional de-icing methods involving the application of chemicals or salt and employing large machines can create negative environmental and structural impact on airport infrastructure systems. These methods are also considered to be labor intensive and a safety hazard, especially in congested areas such as aprons. Heated pavement systems using electrically conductive concrete (ECON) have been proposed as a promising alternative technology for preventing ice accumulation and mitigating the adverse effects of using traditional snow removal methods. The objective of this study is to present information and experience about the design, construction procedures, and performance of heated pavement systems using jointed plain concrete pavements for the construction of large-scale heated airport pavements. It is based on detailed field demonstration of the electrically conductive concrete (ECON) heated pavement system (HPS) at the north general aviation (GA) apron of the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Iowa, in collaboration with contractors, and airport staff representatives. The expected outcome of this study will help the construction industry to better understand optimal ECON construction methods.

Comments

This is a manuscript of a proceeding published as Abdualla, Hesham, Halil Ceylan, Kristen S. Cetin, Sunghwan Kim, Peter C. Taylor, Mani Mina, Bora Cetin, Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan, and Sajed Sadati. "Construction Techniques for Electrically Conductive Heated Pavement Systems." In Construction Research Congress 2018, pp. 551-561. DOI: 10.1061/9780784481295.055. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Civil Engineers
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Hesham Abdualla, Halil Ceylan, Kristen S. Cetin, Sunghwan Kim, et al.. "Construction Techniques for Electrically Conductive Heated Pavement Systems" New Orleans, LAConstruction Research Congress 2018 (2018) p. 551 - 561
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mani_mina/25/