INVESTIGATING & ANALYZING THE STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF PERVIOUS CONCRETE USING INDIGENOUS MATERIALS

Abstract

Pervious concrete is very different from traditional Portland cement concrete (PCC). The test specimens would be produced and tested for standard concrete properties like compressive, split tensile, flexural strength, permeability, porosity by using indigenous materials based on trial and error method. The optimum values of compressive strength, permeability, split tensile, freeze thaw would be selected depending upon the rainfall intensities and precipitation characteristics of Islamabad, Pakistan. Most urban areas of the world are covered by reinforced concrete buildings and impervious roads mainly due to the continuous development of contemporary urbanization. Compared to natural soils, concrete pavements generally lack the ability to breathe, absorb heat, and infiltrate rainwater leading to a series of environmental problems. As an example, nonpoint source pollution (NPS) is caused by surface runoff, rainfall, drainage, and seepage, which has been proven to be an important factor affecting the water quality of receiving waters. PCPC can be beneficial in supplementing the groundwater level, reducing storm water runoff, reducing the impact and cost of rainwater treatment facilities and underground aquifer. The areas of application are in residential roads, shoulders, swimming pools, golf courts. Key Words: Compressive strength, Permeability, Pervious Concrete pavement, Porosity, Storm water, Testing, No Fines