Use of Geothermal Energy for Deicing Approach Pavement Slabs and Bridge Decks, Phase 1: Final Report

Yu, Xinbao; Puppala, Anand J.; Zhang, Nan

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Use of Geothermal Energy for Deicing Approach Pavement Slabs and Bridge Decks, Phase 1: Final Report

2017-12-01
By Yu, Xinbao ; Puppala, Anand J. ; Zhang, Nan

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English

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Creators:

Yu, Xinbao ; Puppala, Anand J. ; Zhang, Nan
Corporate Creators:

University of Texas at Arlington. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Corporate Contributors:

Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/TX-18/0-6872-1
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Texas;United States
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office
Abstract:

Deicing using geothermal energy can provide TxDOT a better alternative than the existing method of using deicing with sands and/or salts. This research project will address this topic with a primary focus of comprehensive synthesis study. As a part of this synthesis, the available literature on geothermal energy along with success application case studies in the world on the use of geothermal energy for bridge decks and pavement deicing applications will be compiled. The review of geothermal underground structures will be focused on underground thermal energy storage (UTES), which is used to inject or extract heat into/from underground soil for seasonal cooling and heating needs. A preliminary finite element analysis of bridge deicing using geothermal energy will also be performed using typical Texas soil and climate conditions to demonstrate feasibility along with potential cost-benefit analysis of the recommended geothermal deicing system for field application. Recommendations will be made on candidate geothermal structures and bridge deck/pavement heating systems for field demonstration studies as a part of follow-up validation studies.
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Funding:

0-6872
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/36574/dot_36574_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 5.03 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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