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Comparison between the falling head and the constant head permeability tests to assess the permeability coefficient of sustainable Pervious Concretes

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In this paper, the authors analyzed the relationship between the porosity and the permeability of concrete and compared the performance of the falling head and constant head permeability tests, and presented the advantages of performing the constant-head test to assess the permeabilities of the PC.
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This article is published in Case Studies in Construction Materials.The article was published on 2017-12-01 and is currently open access. It has received 59 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Pervious concrete & Permeability (earth sciences).

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Evaluation of pore size distribution and permeability reduction behavior in pervious concrete

TL;DR: In this paper, the pore size distributions of pervious concrete and its permeability reduction behavior are studied by laboratory tests, and the extent of the reduction in permeability is addressed by designing the penetration test for 21 groups of perviously concrete mixes with varying aggregate gradations and specimen thickness.
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Pervious concrete mixture optimization, physical, and mechanical properties and pavement design: A review

TL;DR: In this article, the use of additives, alternative binders, fillers, and fibers from natural sources and waste streams and their impact on pervious concrete performance parameters is reviewed.
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Evaluation of surface infiltration performance of permeable pavements.

TL;DR: This study recognizes the differences in nature between a soil infiltration study and the surface infiltration evaluation of permeable pavements, and identifies the main issues associated with the current practice of surface infiltration testing.
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Assessing the phenomenon of clogging of pervious concrete (Pc): Experimental test and model proposition

TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify and characterize the phenomenon of clogging of pervious concrete (PC) considering laboratory and field conditions, and propose an analytical model to describe the clogging.
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Hydraulic behavior variation of pervious concrete due to clogging

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify and characterize the phenomenon of clogging in Pervious concrete with natural aggregates and recycled aggregates, subjected to three types of sediment: two types of sand (Sand 1 and Sand 2, respectively) and a mixture of sand and clay (S +C).
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Laboratory evaluation of permeability and strength of polymer-modified pervious concrete

TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on the balance between permeability and strength properties of polymer-modified pervious concrete (PMPC) mixtures, which included natural sand and fiber to enhance the strength properties.
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Characterizing pore volume, sizes, and connectivity in pervious concretes for permeability prediction

TL;DR: In this paper, the pore size distribution in pervious concretes is modeled using a Weibull probability distribution function and pore connectivity factor is used to predict the permeability of pervious concrete.
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Pervious concrete as a sustainable pavement material – Research findings and future prospects: A state-of-the-art review

TL;DR: In this paper, the use of pervious concrete as a pavement material in low-volume road applications has gained importance due to its positive environmental aspects, which will make it a promising sustainable roadway material in future.
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Characterizing Enhanced Porosity Concrete using electrical impedance to predict acoustic and hydraulic performance

TL;DR: In this article, the porosity and physical features of the pore network were characterized using Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), which was found to be an inaccurate indicator of the electrical conductivity of the sample.
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Experimental study on Portland cement pervious concrete mechanical and hydrological properties

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of different size fractions of coarse aggregate, water-to-cement ratio, cement content, and coarse aggregate volume on the relationships between compressive strength, tensile strength, porosity, and permeability was investigated.
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