Registration Eligibility
Geared towards professionals but available to all to register
Start Date
01/22/2025
End Date
01/23/2025
Description
A "pervious surface" is a material that allows water to readily pass through it, essentially acting like a filter, enabling rainwater to infiltrate into the ground rather than running off across the surface, which is in contrast to an "impervious surface" like concrete or asphalt that prevents water from penetrating through it; pervious surfaces are often used in stormwater management practices to reduce runoff and improve groundwater recharge. Pervious surfaces are commonly used in parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, pathways, and other paved areas where managing stormwater runoff is important. Pervious surface examples include permeable pavers which are made by using concrete or brick pavers installed with gaps between them, filled with gravel or sand, allowing water to drain through. Another example of a pervious surface would be porous asphalt, a type of asphalt with added voids to allow water to seep through.
This presentation will cover the multiple types of pervious surfaces that are approved by the Metropolitan Sewer District, their applications in the landscape and examples of projects. Leading the presentation is Mark Kuelker, a Principal Engineer who works in the Development Review Section of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District. Mark has been at MSD for 7 years and he has worked on the Development Review East Team during that time. Mark holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology. Mark is a Missouri Registered Professional Engineer.
The key topics of the presentation are permeable pavements, permeable pavers, artificial turf fields, green roofs, and types of pervious surfaces approved by Metropolitan Sewer District.
Location
St. Louis, MO
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Sustainable Development & Design
Urban Planning & Design
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Learn about types of Pervious Surfaces approved by MSD such as permeable pavement, pavers, artificial turf and green roofs.
2. Design considerations for Permeable Pavement and when to use each type including example projects.
3. Design considerations for Permeable Pavers, how to maintain them and example projects.
4. Artificial Turf Fields and how to meet local jurisdiction and sewer design guidelines.
5. Green Roof types and design requirements to meet local jurisdiction and sewer division guidelines. Project examples included as well.
Instructors
Mark Kuelker
Course Codes
MOBOT2025-4
Provider
St Louis Chapter ASLA