Permeable Pavements: Applications, Design and Installation

Start Date

04/19/2024

End Date

04/19/2026

Description

This six-hour course examines the applications, design, and installation of permeable pavements. The course will focus on exploring the environmental impacts of paved surfaces as well as the characteristics, cost/benefit analysis, and the installation and maintenance of each type of permeable material. Compliance with building code and sustainable building standards will also be addressed.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to examine the water cycle, explain the benefits of water infiltration, and identify opportunities to promote water infiltration.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to describe the environmental effects of paved surfaces and identify environmental issues associated with impervious surfaces.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to define characteristics of various porous asphalt and concrete, the associated costs, and effective installation and maintenance.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to examine compliance with building codes and understand the treatment of material under sustainable standards.

Instructors

Dr. Mehran Mazari

Course Codes

P041924PERMPV

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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