Permeable pavements have the ability to reduce surface runoff by allowing water to infiltrate into the underlying soil. The potential of permeable pavements to assist in managing stormwater and improve water quality has gained attention as an option, other than conventional impermeable concrete for paving purposes. This study examined the permeability of three different pavement systems, including the JW Eco-technology pavement (JW), which has not previously been installed or studied in the U.S., standard impermeable concrete (IC), and pervious concrete (PC). Each pavement type was installed in triplicate. Devices based on the ASTM C1701/C1701M and ASTM C1781/C1781M constant-head methods, the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) falling-head permeameter, and two new square frames, SF-4 and SF-9, modified to fit the JW pavement, were utilized for permeability measurement on several locations of each pavement system. The results showed that the JW Eco-technology pavement had comparable permeability to the commonly used PC pavement in each method used. In addition, there was a strong correlation between the permeability measurements of NCAT method and SF-4, and between the ASTM standard and SF-9. The square frames used in this study showed their effectiveness and efficiency in performing permeability measurements. It was also found that the permeability obtained had a pronounced difference in values between the falling head and the constant head methods, with an average ratio ranging from 4.08–6.36.

Measurement of Permeability and Comparison of Pavements

The objective of this study is to evaluate the suitability of using permeable pavement for roadway shoulder applications. Permeable pavement systems are designed to minimize environmental impacts, stormwater runoff, and flooding and to treat or remove pollutants by allowing stormwater to infiltrate through the pavement in a manner similar to pre-development hydrologic conditions. State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and other municipal organizations have expressed interest in permeable shoulders to assist in the overall management of stormwater. Water from the surface of the roadway would flow into the permeable shoulder into a stone reservoir to temporarily store and treat runoff before infiltration into the roadway subgrade soils and/or discharge to other stormwater conveyance and treatment systems. The primary benefits of permeable pavements are to reduce stormwater runoff volume, reduce stormwater runoff peak flows, reduce surface ponding, reduce stormwater pollutant load, decrease downstream erosion and increase groundwater recharge. Careful consideration of design features and construction techniques are necessary to ensure their success. Key design features include a careful assessment of the permeable pavement site and its surrounding land use to ensure that the pavement surface does not become contaminated with sand/dust or vegetative matter. A rational assessment of the traffic to which the pavement will be exposed will permit the designer to ensure that the pavement has sufficient structural capacity for its design life. A hydrological design taking into account rain water landing on the pavement and water shed from the highway lanes can be accommodated into the permeable pavement and then properly treated for water quality improvements and permitted to exit the pavement either through infiltration into the subgrade or controlled through underdrains. Construction processes and techniques should consider the protection of the permeable pavement from contaminants during construction and ensure that the pavement is able to accommodate both vehicle loading and water infiltration and exfiltration in accordance with the pavement design. Finally, with all pavements, maintenance practices should include occasional vacuum sweeping to ensure the longevity of the permeable surface with repairs completed to address any localized deficiencies.

Permeable Shoulders With Stone Reservoirs

2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards: C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving Brick C920 Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants C936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units C1232 Terminology of Masonry C1272 Specification for Heavy Vehicular Paving Brick C1319 Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units C1701 Test Method for Infiltration Rate of In Place Pervious Concrete 2.2 Other Standards: Federal Specification A-A-3110 (TT-P-1536A) Plumbing Fixture Setting Compound

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