Viability Of Pervious Concrete Pavement As A Sustainable Choice For Low Impact Development On Cities

The most important point of this submission was that it was uploaded to Youtube, allowing it to be seen by the world and inform the general public about these low-impact development technologies. Even I didn’t know some of the benefits and applications of green roofs and permeable pavement before I started this work term so I hope that these videos will introduce the general public more about these technologies. As cities continue to grow, green roofs, permeable pavements, solar panels and other low-impact development technologies have a lot of potentials, so I hope through videos like these they will be more well known and accepted so that our communities could become more green and sustainable in the

The physical BMP component of their capstone project had multiple elements. Prior to the project, rainwater runoff from Anttila’s house, garage, and neighbor’s house pooled in her driveway, which made the driveway somewhat unusable and even led to flooding problems in her basement. To address this issue, Anttila and her partner decided to replace their concrete driveway with permeable pavers to allow rain water to soak in between the bricks and into the ground. Although permeable pavers are one of the more pricey BMP options, they are highly

In recent years, the City of Orem’s storm drains have occasionally become filled during periods of heavy rainfall. The filling of the storm drains has backed up water to such an extent that homes, particularly those in low-lying areas, become flooded, causing substantial damage to basements and the foundation of the homes. In a prior interview with Orem City’s Storm Water Field Supervisor, Rick Sabey, he responded that these irregular downpours overfill our city’s sumps1. Mr. Sabey feels that no city creates and designs their storm drain system based on something that rarely happens. “Most cities model [storm drains] after 10-year storms3.” In 2013, the City of Orem began designing precautions to better improve the

Beginning in the late 1990’s the city realized the importance of stormwater management and initiated the necessary steps to identify and minimalize the adverse effects of inadequate drainage infrastructure. Although the city had adopted stormwater regulations for new development, older developments and roadways in the city were not regulated prior to 1984 and many of those drainage systems

of torriential rain that taxed the city's draingage system and may have broken down some of the

Rain normally drains into the soil where it is naturally filtered as it works its way into the groundwater supply. Roads, driveways, and parking lots disrupt this process by covering the surface of the soil. Gravel is ideal for allowing rainwater to soak into the ground, but it is not a good surface for a commercial parking lot. Porous asphalt is the best solution since it has an attractive appearance, allows for water drainage, and has a surface that can be marked with parking spaces.

First, concrete durable. Concrete is something that will outlive other products up to three times over (“What Makes…”). In addition to durability, concrete is efficient. Concrete can be made with byproducts from power plants, and other aspects of manufacturing. Concrete is primarily made up limestone, the most abundant material on Earth. Above all of this concrete can be recycled. Concrete can be crushed and recycled into another structure or product, reducing the need to mine the limestone for production. Concrete also allows water to pass through which reduces the chance of flash flooding, erosion, and water table depletion as compared to other materials. This is a major check in the sustainability of concrete; the conservation of soil, landscape and ecosystems. Concrete is a very green option when it comes to building

Also, it is a disadvantage with the time requirements to complete the project with an estimated time of four weeks. According to my research, you would not be able to drive to your home for this amount of time due to the construction requirements, and the seven day curing time. Disadvantages also include the fact that it must be poured in moderate temperatures with adequate hydration of the material so that appropriate strength is achieved and it is very slick in the winter seasons when ice arrives potentially leaving you stranded at home. A concern of yours was a durable surface area that would avoid the wear and tear of daily use. This material is an extremely durable surface materials so long as it is laid at the appropriate temperatures so that adequate hydration can occur to ensure appropriate strength. It is also necessary to ensure that the concrete meets the appropriate slump test to ensure that there is adequate strength.

Selection of materials used for paving should be done carefully and patiently keeping in mind its appearance as well as durability. A wide variety of materials used for paving is available in the market ranging from stone, clay bricks and tiles to pre cast concrete blocks. Paving should be laid in a sloping manner so that water drains out. There should be no gaps in the paving, in order to prevent weeds or grass from growing in between. Professional landscaping and paving services create a strong foundation, so that the paving does not fall out.

Concrete is a tough and reliable material, and it can be used for a wide range of projects. Eventually though, a structure made from this versatile material will need to be replaced. At the very least, it may require repairs.

Concrete has been used to build roads in America; although this is an expensive alternative to asphalt, it holds more advantages than normal asphalt. Concrete is more durable than normal asphalt and is capable of giving drivers better gas mileage. Concrete roads have also been proven to be more skid-resistant with the addition to grooves to the concrete. It can also help drivers save more gas money since it’s been proven to be fuel efficient. With the advances of modern science, scientists and concrete manufacturers have created some ways of creating concrete in a cheaper way so it can be used more often in creating

We are in the age of outdoor surface renaissance. Everyday new products, colors, patterns, and surfaces are being created to deliver beautiful results. You can trust Atlas Concrete & Pavement Inc to be up to date on any new market methods and products.

The city consists of approximately 1,000 miles of piping; the average age of these sewers is about 72 years, with 173 miles of piping being more than 100 years old. According to Construction & Capital Programs Communication Manager, Maureen Barry, the central issue focuses on the fact that “water conservation due to the drought lessens the volumes of wastewater flow that moves organic matter through our system.” The system is heavily reliant on gravity in combination with a certain amount of storm water from local neighborhoods to flush out and drain the waste entering into the system and reduce overall odor from the matter that isn’t flushed into the sewer’s

Aggregate is one of the basic constituents of concrete. Its quality is of considerable importance because about three-quarter of the volume of concrete is occupied by aggregates. One of the physical properties of aggregate that influence the property of concrete is the grading of aggregate. The grading of aggregate defines the proportions of particles of different size in the aggregate. The grading of fine (size < 5 mm) and coarse (size > 5 mm) aggregates are generally required to be within the limits specified in BS 882: 1992.

There has been limited testing data on the porous pavement systems, although the available data indicate a very high removal rate for total suspended solids, metals, oil, and grease. Porous asphalt is highly effective at reducing the pollution caused by storm water runoff. Table 2 shows the pollution removal efficiency for a porous parking lot constructed at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in 2004. UNH has reported that this porous asphalt lot water quality treatment has been preforming incredibly well.