Maine a îngropat 20.000 de anvelope uzate sub un drum. Experimentul neobișnuit a redus efectele înghețului și dezghețului

In Maine, engineers buried around 20,000 used tires under a road to address seasonal road damage and waste management. The experiment aimed to see if shredded tires could improve road stability during freeze-thaw cycles. Initial results showed reduced frost penetration and less damage compared to conventional gravel sections. The lighter weight and insulating properties of the tire material helped mitigate road deterioration. This innovative approach not only offers a solution for waste tires but also enhances road resilience in challenging climates. The project reflects a creative engineering solution to a persistent waste problem.