Presented By:National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Maintenance Guidelines for Pervious Concrete
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National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
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About the Course
Learning Units (LU) or Professional Development Hours (PDH)
• AIA-CES PCM101: 1.0 LU/Elective (1.0 Hour) or 1.0 PDH for Engineers
• Learning Objectives:
– Identifying the maintenance requirements of pervious concrete pavement
– Familiarity with appropriate ASTM test procedures for evaluating pervious concrete performance
– Understanding proper maintenance procedures and record keeping
– Special considerations for winter maintenance in cold climates
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Today’s Presenter
• Phil Kresge–Senior Vice President – East Central–Ready Mix Producer–PA Concrete Promotion Council – Exec. Director–NRMCA since 2004
More information at paveahead.com/experts/
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Pervious Concrete Pavement
• Surface layer of stormwater management system
• Vital part of water infiltration system
• Like any filter, must be cleaned periodically
9 *Illustration courtesy Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association
10 *Illustration courtesy Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association
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For Example: 100,000 ft2 parking lot•6” Pervious Concrete•12” Aggregate Detention Layer
•$355,000 Installed
•4” Asphalt Pavement•8” Aggregate Base
•$285,000 Installed
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For Example: 100,000 ft2 parking lot•6” Pervious Concrete•12” Aggregate Detention Layer
•$355,000 Installed
•4” Asphalt Pavement•8” Aggregate Base
•$285,000 Installed
•Inlets = $25,000•18” Pipe = $85,000•1 acre detention pond
$135,000
•Total Actual Cost$530,000
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Cost Comparison
*courtesy Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association
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The Common Misconception…
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The Reality…
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Importance of Cleaning
Maintenance different than other pavements.
• Owner’s responsibility.
• Keep permeability close to design.
• Ensures longevity of system.
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Importance of Cleaning
• Pervious concrete pavement can still function with no cleaning
• Will work better if sand, dirt, leaves and other debris are removed
•Before Cleaning
•After Cleaning
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Frequency of Cleaning
• Depends on amount of sediment
• Inspect pavement regularly
• Observe drainage during a storm event
• Trash, leaves or paper, may degrade into small particles and migrate into the voids
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Three Levels of Maintenance
• Routine Maintenance
• Periodic Maintenance
• Deep Cleaning/Unclogging
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Routine Maintenance
• Visual Inspection
• Leaf blowing or vacuuming
• Can reduce infiltration of materials into pavement
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Periodic Maintenance
• Water flushing removes debris
• Dislodged sediment vacuumed
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Deep Cleaning/Unclogging
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Deep Cleaning/Unclogging
• Regenerative Vacuum Sweeper
• Pressure Wash/Vacuum
• Stop cleaning if damage to surface is observed
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Moss Control
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Moss Control
• Add 10 to 30 oz of baking soda to five gallons of warm water (64F or higher). Spray on surface at 100 to 120 sf per gallon.
• Mix 5 pounds of hydrated lime with five gallons of water. Spray onto surface.
• Mix solution of 10 to 20 percent household bleach and water and spray on surface.
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Please note…
• Sweeping pervious may be ineffective
• Small sediment gets trapped in coarse surface
• Do not sweep or flush from impervious areas onto pervious areas
• Use cleaning chemicals with EXTREME caution.
• Periodically check permeability
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Testing Permeability
Simple evaluations
Pouring water on the pavement surface
Visual observation during a rain storm
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ASTM C1701- Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of In-Place Pervious Concrete
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Testing Permeability
• Perform ASTM C1701 once curing is completed
• Establish baseline/benchmark
• Map/diagram test locations
• Future tests should be evaluated based on initial test results
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Freeze-Thaw Resistance
• Depends on saturation level
• Avoid critical saturation– Design
• Infiltration System • Secret of success is to provide the water a place to go
– Maintenance• Cleaning, as needed, in severe climates
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Clean is Key to F/T Durability
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Winter Maintenance
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Snow Removal
• Snow blowers
• Snow plows– Use plastic or rubber edge on plow blade
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Snow Removal
• Brooms not recommended
–Can cause snowpack
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Do NOT use pervious concrete as storage area for snow!
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Deicing Chemicals
Use sparingly
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Deicing Chemicals
Never on concrete less than one year old
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Deicing Chemicals
• Sodium chloride or calcium chloride on mature concrete
• Never ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate
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Deicing Chemicals
• Calcium Chloride impregnated sand after first year
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Deicing Chemicals
• Magnesium Chloride• Calcium Magnesium Acetate• Potassium Acetate
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Deicing Chemicals
• Magnesium Chloride• Calcium Magnesium Acetate• Potassium Acetate
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Coarse Sand
• Larger than a No. 8 sieve
• Broadcast on pervious pavement
• Thoroughly clean surface by vacuuming after winter season
• Maintain the system permeability
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Maintenance of Surrounding Areas
• Sediment can be carried by wind• Automobiles carry sediments
onto parking area• Landscape maintenance
practices• Design proper grading, water
flow, vegetation and curbs to reduce potential clogging
• Landscaping material should not be stored on pavement
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Maintenance of Surrounding Areas
• Should drain away from pervious pavement
• Otherwise materials may flow onto pavement resulting in:
– Reduced pavement porosity
– Increased frequency of maintenance
– Compromised service life
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Maintenance of Surrounding Areas
• Adjacent areas that do drain should be kept maintained
• Grassy areas should be kept seeded
• Informational signage recommended
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“An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.”
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Develop Maintenance Plan
• Establish baseline infiltration rate
• Identify procedure and frequency
• Transfer with change in ownership
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NRMCA Resources
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www.paveahead.com
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• Guide to Specifying Pervious Concrete
• Importance of Using Certified Pervious Concrete Contractor
• Acceptance Testing of Pervious Concrete
• Guide to Proper Mix Design of Pervious Concrete
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Pave Ahead™ Design Center• Design and Jointing recommendations and reviews for FREE• Cost comparisons including life cycle costs• Specification review• Ready mixed products:
– Conventional concrete (full depth and overlays)– Pervious concrete– Roller compacted concrete– Cement slurry for full depth reclamation (FDR)
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Local Paving Division: State and Regional Assignments
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Local Paving Division: State and Regional Assignments
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www.paveahead.com/education• More NRMCA Concrete Pavement professional development:
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• NRMCA Concrete Buildings Webinar Series: buildwithstrength.com/education/
Recordings available for these previous webinars!
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– Full-Depth Reclamation with Cement
– Lightweight Cellular Concrete for Geotechnical Applications
– Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements
– Cement Stabilized Subgrade Soils
– Cement-Based Water Resource Applications
Recordings available for previous webinars!
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