Pervious Concrete-A Tool for Sustainable Pavement Technology: A Review

Abstract

Our planet earth is on its path to a deadlock due to its present-day development strategies. In the present scenario soaring pressure for the application of green technologies in developments to protect the nature from the adverse effects of construction industries have been endeavored by the goal of sustainable development and advancement in environmental management. Worldwide construction industries are geared towards Green concrete construction and sustainable development techniques. As a tool of sustainable techniques pervious concrete has a green future in many pavement applications. In the sustainable point of view the ability of percolating water and air through its composite makes no-fine concrete an adequate material for pavements to provide quick infiltration of rainwater and when it rains, it drains. This paper deals with various aspects of pervious concrete as a green product such as its composition properties and explores benefits like recharge ground water, minimize storm water runoff, provide air circulation to the soil, reduce heat island effect, and reduce pavement noise due to traffic and hence; develop a sustainable transportation environment. This review is an attempt to consolidate all information that relates pervious concrete as a tool for sustainable development. The paper can be a good reference for researchers working with pervious concrete and related Green Building technology. The usage of pervious concrete as a material in pavement can procure  a  valuable  portfolio  of environmental  services  by  integrating  green  infrastructure  systems  in  the  design  of sustainable landscapes.

Keywords: Sustainable Development, Pervious Concrete, Rainwater Infiltration, Groundwater Recharge, Heat Island Effect

Cite this Article

Hariram N.P. Chauhan M.S. Pervious Concrete-A Tool for Sustainable Pavement Technology: A Review. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2015; 5(2): 12–17p.