Field Investigation of Reduction in Infiltration Capacity in a Permeable Pavement System Due To Clogging

Terry Lucke; Simon Beecham

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Field Investigation of Reduction in Infiltration Capacity in a Permeable Pavement System Due To Clogging

Terry Lucke and Simon Beecham

3rd International SUDSnet Conference Program and Abstract Book, pp.1-8

International SUDSnet Conference: Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management, 3rd (Coventry, United Kingdom)

University of Abertay

2012

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Abstract

Civil Engineering

permeable pavements

infiltration

clogging

stormwater runoff

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Permeable paving can be used as an alternative to conventional impervious hard surfaces, such as roads, carparks, footpaths and pedestrian areas and this results in many stormwater management and environmental benefits. However, there is a general perception that permeable pavements tend to clog quickly and result in high maintenance and replacement costs. This study investigated a permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) system that has been in service for over eight years in Australia. The broad aims of this study were to quantify the reduction in infiltration capacity that occurred in the pavement over time due to clogging. The study clearly demonstrated that the infiltration rate of permeable pavements decreases over time with the results showing a decrease in infiltration capacity of between 63.3% and 100%. However, while pavement clogging clearly resulted in reduced permeability over time, the overall infiltration performance of the PICP system was stillsatisfactory after eight year's continuous service.

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Title: Field Investigation of Reduction in Infiltration Capacity in a Permeable Pavement System Due To Clogging
Authors: Terry Lucke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Simon Beecham (Author) - University of South Australia
Publication details: 3rd International SUDSnet Conference Program and Abstract Book, pp.1-8
Conference details: International SUDSnet Conference: Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management, 3rd (Coventry, United Kingdom)
Publisher: University of Abertay
Date published: 2012
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449191702621
Output Type: Conference paper

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