Sediment Blockage Testing of Permeable Pavements

Terry Lucke; S Beecham

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Sediment Blockage Testing of Permeable Pavements

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Sediment Blockage Testing of Permeable Pavements

Terry Lucke and S Beecham

Proceedings of the 34th World Congress of the International Association for Hydro- Environment Research and Engineering: 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, pp.2655-2662

International Association for Hydro- Environment Research and Engineering (IAHR) World Congress, including the 33rd Hydrology & Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Hydraulics in Water Engineering Conference, 34th (Brisbane, Australia, 26-Jun-2011–01-Jul-2011)

Engineers Australia

2011

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Abstract

Civil Engineering

clogging processes

permeable pavements

stormwater runoff

sediments

Water is a scarce resource in Australia and the conservation and re-use of stormwater runoff is often an important consideration in supplementing municipal water supplies. Permeable interlocking concrete paving (PICP) is an innovative technology that provides the ability to either infiltrate stormwater on-site through the underlying subgrade materials, or to harvest stormwater for fitfor- purpose reuse using geomembrane sealed subsurface 'tanks'. Permeable pavement installations are becoming an increasingly prevalent stormwater management tool for local authorities. However, one of the main concerns for designers is the perceived limited lifespan of these systems due to clogging by sediments and other detritus materials. This paper reviews contemporary research literature on the clogging processes of PICPs and examines the various methodologies used to conduct the research. The results of the critical review were the main driver for the design of a new experimental research project being undertaken at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). The aims of this study are to assess and quantify the long-term performance of PICPs in reducing stormwater flows and pollution loads and to improve understanding of the clogging processes that take place in PICPs under typical Australian rainfall and runoff conditions.

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Title: Sediment Blockage Testing of Permeable Pavements
Authors: Terry Lucke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
S Beecham (Author) - University of South Australia
Contributors: E M Valentine (Editor)
C J Apelt (Editor)
J Ball (Editor)
H Chanson (Editor)
R Cox (Editor)
R Ettema (Editor)
G Kuczera (Editor)
M Lambert (Editor)
B W Melville (Editor)
J E Sargison (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 34th World Congress of the International Association for Hydro- Environment Research and Engineering: 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, pp.2655-2662
Conference details: International Association for Hydro- Environment Research and Engineering (IAHR) World Congress, including the 33rd Hydrology & Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Hydraulics in Water Engineering Conference, 34th (Brisbane, Australia, 26-Jun-2011–01-Jul-2011)
Publisher: Engineers Australia
Date published: 2011
ISBN: 9780858258686
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449808802621
Output Type: Conference paper

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