Start Date
05/20/2013
End Date
05/23/2013
Description
This program provides detailed instruction on how to implement pervious concrete pavements as a solution to reducing stormwater runoff from building sites and other paved areas. Attendees will learn the details of pervious concrete pavement systems, engineering properties and construction techniques.
Reduction of Stormwater Runoff
Pervious concrete is a performance-engineered concrete with a 15-30% void system that allows rainwater to percolate through it. When pervious concrete is used for parking areas, streets, plazas and walkways it minimizes stormwater runoff to surrounding streams and
lakes and allows for natural filtration to recharge local groundwater supplies.
Environmental Benefits
Although pervious concrete has been used in some areas for decades, recent interest in
green building and recognition of pervious pavements by the U.S. EPA as a best practice for stormwater management has heightened interest in its use throughout North America. Its use supports national initiatives such as Cool Communities and Low Impact Development and provides a potential for credit in the LEED® rating system for sustainable building construction.
Economic Benefits
Pervious concrete reduces the need for expensive stormwater drainage and wet pond retention systems, thereby allowing for more economical and beneficial land use.
TOPICS COVERED
Economic and Environmental Benefits
Hydrological and Structural Design
Specifications, Mix Design and Test Methods
Construction Techniques
Contractor Certification
Durability and Maintenance
Local Applications and Case Studies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and public works officials and others who design pavements and stormwater management systems. Contractors, product suppliers and land developers will also benefit from this seminar.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
8.0
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student should be able to reccognize the environmental, social and economic benefits of pervious concrete.
The student should be able to perform a hydroglogic and structural analysis.
The engineering properties and principies will be addressed.
Instructors
Bruce K. Ferguson, Amanda Hult, Brian Killingsworth
Course Codes
Provider
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association