Alternative de-icing materials for prevention and elimination of winter slipperiness conditions on roads

Introduction. The winter season is the most challenging for road maintenance and traffic management. Key factors affecting vehicle movement during winter include the presence of ice and snow-ice buildup, leading to a sharp decline int tyre grip, increased rolling resistance, and deteriorating surface evenness. Problem Statement. Addressing the prevention and elimination of ice on roads is a priority in all countries that experience negative temperatures annually. In our country, the salt from the “Artemsil” plant was traditionally used to combat winter slipperiness. However, the plant was destroyed at the beginning of the war, necessitating the search for alternative de-icing materials for roads and streets. Objective. To study the possibility of using alternative de-icing materials (industrial waste, local materials, etc.) for combating winter slipperiness on roads during the martial law period. Materials and Methods. Information-analytical methods and laboratory testing according to current standards for de-icing materials. Results. Laboratory tests were conducted on 14 alternative de-icing materials, which have the potential to prevent and eliminate winter slipperiness on roads and streets. Only 3 samples met national standards during the laboratory testing process.