Laboratory Evaluation of Abrasion Resistance of Portland Cement Pervious Concrete
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 23, Issue 5
Abstract
High porosity with interconnected voids between aggregate particles is the primary characteristic of portland cement pervious concrete (PCPC), which, however, causes a significant decrease in its strength and abrasion resistance. In this study, latex and fiber were added to improve the abrasion resistance of PCPC mixtures. Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of latex-modified pervious concrete with a particular focus on abrasion resistance. Test results show that adding latex desirably improved strength and abrasion resistance of PCPC, whereas fiber did not show a significant effect on the mechanical properties of PCPC. In addition, the asphalt pavement analyzer (APA) abrasion test was found to be feasible for evaluating the abrasion resistance of pervious concrete.
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Acknowledgments
This study was funded by the GADOTGeorgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the UNSPECIFIEDPortland Cement Association (PCA). The authors would also like to thank Mr. Randy Rainwater for his help with the Cantabro test. The contents of this paper reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein, and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of GDOT or PCA, nor do the contents constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 23 • Issue 5 • May 2011
Pages: 697 - 702
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 15, 2010
Accepted: Oct 18, 2010
Published online: Oct 26, 2010
Published in print: May 1, 2011
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