Mix design and physical and mechanical properties of pervious concretes

J.  Ximenes; C.  Jesus; J.  Aguiar; J.  Pais

doi:10.3989/mc.2022.292722

Authors

J. Ximenes CTAC - Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction, University of Minho https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5749-553X
C. Jesus CTAC - Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction, University of Minho https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5119-3867
J. Aguiar CTAC - Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction, University of Minho https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3954-5721
J. Pais ISISE - Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering, University of Minho https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7555-1195

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2022.292722

Keywords:

Pervious concrete, Water drainage, Permeability, Porosity, Compressive strength

Abstract

Fast-growing climate changes are known to have diverse impacts worldwide, even in large cities. Pervious concrete can be a successful safety solution for increasingly frequent heavy rains and floods. This study focuses on achieving an optimized pervious concrete within the scope of international standards by analyzing concretes made with different W/C ratios and vibration times. The results of the study show the strong influence of parameters such as porosity, permeability, and mechanical strengths. Concrete with 0.35 W/C ratio and 40 seconds vibration time was selected for its adequate physical and mechanical properties.

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