ABSTRACT
Urbanisation results in the conversion of pervious spaces to areas of impervious (paved) surface which creates numerous problems such as erosion, flash floods, pollution of rivers and hot island in city. A sustainable solution to this problem is to use permeable pavements which only began to find application in Australia recently. Permeable pavements can facilitate biodegradation of oils from cars and trucks, help rainwater infiltrate into soil, decrease urban heating, replenish groundwater, allow tree roots to breathe, and reduce flash flooding. This paper provides a review of current practice and research of permeable concrete and its application to pavements.
