Interaction between soil and structural materials plays a critical role in the overall stability of geotechnical systems such as piles, retaining walls, soil nails, and soil anchors. Pervious concrete ...
This study investigates the effect of vibration duration on the porosity, permeability, and compressive strength of pervious concrete incorporating 50% recycled concrete aggregate. Mixtures were ...
Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.
In March 2011, the Georgia Concrete and Products Association sponsored a pervious concrete laydown demonstration at the site of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals headquarters in Marietta, ...
Pervious concrete has come a long way in the last 20 years, with several significant developments along the way. Pervious concrete now has its’ own ACI Committee (522). The first ACI specification for ...
Michael Bratton of Piper Whitney Construction holds a sample of water-permeable concrete. Too much pavement. That was one of the oft-cited reasons Houston flooded so badly during Harvey – and why it ...
A Sutton, Mass., pavement demonstration conducted as part of an industry seminar provided designers, contractors and materials producers with important tips on using pervious concrete, a building ...