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    Unhsc Pervious Concrete Fact Sheet 4 08

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    Pervious concrete can be used instead of traditional stormwater management measures if soil conditions allow. It provides quantity and flood control, water quality treatment, and groundwater recharge while reducing infrastructure needs. Proper design, installation, and maintenance are required, but benefits include reduced stormwater runoff and costs compared to standard pavement. Total project costs are comparable, though pervious concrete material and installation costs are higher, while maintenance like quarterly vacuuming is needed long-term.

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    Pervious concrete can be used instead of traditional stormwater management measures if soil conditions allow. It provides quantity and flood control, water quality treatment, and groundwater recharge while reducing infrastructure needs. Proper design, installation, and maintenance are required, but benefits include reduced stormwater runoff and costs compared to standard pavement. Total project costs are comparable, though pervious concrete material and installation costs are higher, while maintenance like quarterly vacuuming is needed long-term.

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    Pervious concrete can be used instead of traditional stormwater management measures if soil conditions allow. It provides quantity and flood control, water quality treatment, and groundwater recharge while reducing infrastructure needs. Proper design, installation, and maintenance are required, but benefits include reduced stormwater runoff and costs compared to standard pavement. Total project costs are comparable, though pervious concrete material and installation costs are higher, while maintenance like quarterly vacuuming is needed long-term.

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    Pervious Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management

    Pervious Concrete Can Be Used In Place of Traditional Stormwater Management


    Measures Given The Proper Site Conditions. The Primary Advantages Include:
    Quantity and Flood Control
    Water Quality Treatment
    Recharges Groundwater
    Benefits Reduction in Stormwater Infrastructure (Piping, Catch-Basins, Ponds, Curbing, etc.)
    and Uses

    Suitable for Cold-Climate Applications, Maintains Recharge Capacity When Frozen
    No Standing Water or Black Ice Development During Winter Weather Conditions
    Maintains Traction While Wet
    Reduced Surface Temperatures; Minimizes the Urban Heat Island Effect
    Extended Pavement Life Due to Well Drained Base and Reduced Freeze-Thaw
    Less Lighting Needed Due to Highly Reflective Pavement Surface
    Requires Routine (Quarterly) Vacuum Sweeping (Vacuum-Assisted Dry Sweeper Only)
    Requires a Certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman On-site During Installation
    Limitations Proper Soil Stabilization and Erosion Control are Required to Prevent Clogging
    Quality Control for Material Production and Installation are Essential for Success
    Concrete Must Cure Under Plastic for 7-Days After Installation

    Total Project Cost is Comparable for Pervious Concrete with Reduced Stormwater Infrastructure
    VS. Standard Pavement Applications where Stormwater Infrastructure is Required
    Cost & Materials Cost is ~25% More Than Traditional Concrete
    Maintenance Need for Skilled Craftsman Increases Installation Costs
    Long-term Maintenance is Required by Routine Quarterly Vacuum Sweeping
    Sweeping Cost May Be Off-set by Possible Reduction in Deicing Costs
    Repairs Can be Made with Standard Concrete (Not to Exceed 10% of Surface Area)

    Soil Permeability is Recommended Between


    0.25 - 3.0 Inches Per Hour
    Recommended Drainage Time of 24-48
    Hours
    Sub-Drains Should be Used Where Proper
    Drainage May be an Issue to Minimize Frost
    Design Damage
    Criteria Most Appropriate for Use with Parking
    Lots, Low-Use Roadways, and Sidewalks
    3-5 Feet of Vertical Separation is Needed
    from Seasonal High Groundwater

    TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION
    The UNH Stormwater Center, Pervious Concrete Specs, http://www.unh.edu/erg/cstev/
    Additional American Concrete Institute (2006). Technical Document 522R-06: Pervious Concrete.
    NNECPA (2007): http://www.nnecpa.org/
    Resources Federal Highway Administration (2006) Porous Pavement Fact Sheet
    http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ultraurb/3fs15.htm

    Gregg Hall 35 Colovos Road Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3534 http://www.unh.edu/erg/cstev/


    Gregg Hall 35 Colovos Road Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3534 http://www.unh.edu/erg/cstev/

    Gregg Hall 35 Colovos Road Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3534 http://www.unh.edu/erg/cstev/

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