Colorado. Department of Transportation. Research Branch.
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Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
The overall conclusion of the study is that application of magnesium chloride deicer having a chemical composition and application rate similar to those of 1997-98 is highly unlikely to cause or contribute to environmental damage at distances greater than 20 yards from the roadway. Even very close to the roadway, the potential of magnesium chloride deicer to cause environmental damage is probably much smaller than that of other factors related to...
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
In 2006, CDOT initiated development of a specification for aggregates used in truck arrester beds. First, it was necessary to know what was currently in the arrester beds throughout the state. Each bed needed to be evaluated for safety, performance, and maintenance needs.
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
This study investigated the use of infrared thermometers to detect hot or defective brakes on trucks traveling through the eastbound Port Of Entry (POE) on I-70 in Dumont, CO. The objective of this evaluation was to develop brake temperature screening criteria that can be used to identify potential brake-related problems.