Industry Connect: Electrified Concrete That Melts Snow

What if there was an easier way to clear all of the snow from last weekend's historic blizzard?

Researchers from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL), may have found a solution to this icy problem: pre-heated, conductive concrete.

“The novel material comprises the typical mix of cement, sand, and water, but with the addition of steel shavings and carbon particles. Steel rods inserted into the slabs are connected to a power source and work with the conductive aggregate to generate heat and warm the concrete. This is best done a day before the storm actually hits”, CityLab explains. The material can prevent the accumulation of ice and snow while remaining safe to touch.

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Check out the full article HERE at Architect Magazine.