Impregnation composition for cement-concrete road pavement to improve its ice-phobic properties

Abstract

The article proposes an impregnation composition for cement concrete roads used to improve the ice-phobic properties of the pavement. The composition is based on the keratin production technology. The distinctive component of the composition is the addition of water-soluble polymers. One of the study criteria was to evaluate the performance of the impregnation composition, its adhesion resistance to mechanical impact. Tests were conducted for large samples (surface area 1925 cm2 ) in laboratory conditions with the application of vibration and shock loads. The test results showed the effectiveness of the ice-resistant coating, as in all experiments the uncoated specimens showed greater resistance of the ice crust to mechanical stress.