A View from the Window – the Locomotive Windshield
While defogging and chipping ice off of automobile windshields can be slow, tedious work, motorists typically have the tools and the ability to pull over to complete the task. For operators of locomotives pulling freight cars, the task is a bit more daunting. Locomotives are designed to operate in very harsh weather conditions in order […]
Winter Maintenance and Effects Update
(Article from April 2011 eNews) As regions across the United States braced for snow storm after snow storm this winter, transportation in areas typically unaccustomed and unprepared for these types of conditions came to a grinding halt, paralyzing some cities for days at a time. While most of these scenarios reflect emergency situations where large […]
Winter Maintenance and Effects – It’s not just about moving snow…
(Introduction from April 2011 eNews) The calendar tells us it is spring, but for those of us in the northern regions of the country, it may be wishful thinking and a bit premature to remove the snow tires on our vehicles just yet. As we reflect on this winter, we remember hazardous Thanksgiving driving, Christmas […]
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Winter Chemicals on Reducing Crashes in Idaho
A Corrosion Monitoring System for Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures
Best Practices and Guidelines for Protecting DOT Equipment from the Corrosive Effect of Chemical Deicers
Corrosion Monitoring System for Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures – UTC
Best Practices for Protecting DOT Equipment from the Corrosion Effect of Chemical Deicers – UTC
Testing Methodology for Performance Characteristics and Friction Coefficient of Deicing and Anti-icing Chemicals
CSIL & WTI staff host a field site visit at Transcend
Researchers from the Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory (CSIL), WTI, hosted a field site visit at Transcend, in conjunction with a project meeting, for the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association (PNS) members. There is currently a project underway that is being conducted by WTI researchers for the PNS members which focuses on the longevity of stored […]