Salt seeker: artist’s impression of compact neutron source and data analysis system being used to inspect concrete in a bridge. (Courtesy: RIKEN) A compact neutron source has been used to quickly and ...

To fix damage from ice melt, clean surfaces thoroughly to remove remaining salt and prevent further issues. Repair cracks in concrete or asphalt with a repair kit, and for plant damage, flush soil ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used to de ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

When we have winter storms, our roads are kept clear by the hard work of all of the local road crews. They clear the snow with their plows while applying salt to melt the ice on the roads. Without ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s the time of year when we can expect to see snow and ice on our roads and driveways. Many of us use salt to melt the ice and give a better grip while driving. But if you have ...

A person pouring rock salt into their hand to deice front steps - J.A. Dunbar/Shutterstock During winter, keeping your sidewalks, driveways, and other surfaces from getting too icy is a never-ending ...

Blue Heat, Safe-T-Salt, Snow Joe, Ice Slicer. These snappy brand names are pretty much all you have to go on when choosing an ice melt, leaving no sign of whether they’ll damage the concrete, harm ...

This article originally appeared on Undark. During this unusually snowy year, the rumble of snowplows and salt trucks has become a familiar — and comforting — winter soundtrack across the northern U.S ...

Engineers have known for some time that calcium chloride salt, commonly used as deicer, reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a chemical byproduct that causes roadways to crumble. A ...

During winter, keeping your sidewalks, driveways, and other surfaces from getting too icy is a never-ending battle. Not only ...