Quick Surface Infiltration Test to Assess Maintenance Needs on Small Pervious Concrete Sites
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 137, Issue 8
Abstract
In this paper, a quick surface infiltration test is presented for assessment of pervious concrete (PC) maintenance needs on small sites. Tests were conducted on PC sidewalk sections at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Performance of a quick field infiltration test (QFIT) was compared with a modified double ring infiltrometer test (MDRIT). The more sensitive MDRIT results were used in the second part of the study to evaluate the effectiveness of two low-cost PC maintenance practices: (1) pressure washing and (2) pressure washing with power blowing. Results indicate both maintenance practices improved PC sidewalk infiltration rates an average 20-fold, with an almost 200-fold increase observed on sites cleaned by combined pressure washing and power blowing. Because the QFIT method can assess whether the PC pavement surface infiltration rate (SIR) is above or below , this rapid, low-cost test can be recommended as an option for small-scale property owners to assess the need for pervious pavement cleaning relative to new unclogged pavement.
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Acknowledgments
Ms. Danita Smith, Mr. Ryan Prestwood, and other staff members of the Auburn University Donald E. Davis Arboretum provided timely assistance for this study. Auburn University Facilities Division provided materials and supplies. Mr. Eddie Zedaker, Ms. Kaye Jernigan, and Mr. Matthew Cawthon provided assistance with laboratory testing.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 137 • Issue 8 • August 2011
Pages: 553 - 563
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 2, 2009
Accepted: Nov 12, 2010
Published online: Nov 16, 2010
Published in print: Aug 1, 2011
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