Paper Title
Experimental Analysis on High Strength Pervious Concrete
Abstract
Pervious Concrete as a paving material has seen renewed interest due to its ability to allow water to flow through
itself to recharge groundwater and minimize storm water runoff. The use of pervious concrete has increased significantly in
the last several years, perhaps largely because it is considered an environmentally friendly, sustainable product. This material
dramatically reduces environmental degradation and the negative effects associated with urban sprawl. No-fines concrete has
been used as an effective method for treating and reducing negative environmental impacts. Compared to conventional
concrete, pervious concrete has a lower compressive strength, higher permeability, and a lower unit weight, approximately
70% of conventional concrete. In order to improve the strength we should adopt suitable mix design.The main aim of the
project is to improve the strength characteristics of pervious concrete by using special liquid type of water reducing
admixture in combination with accelerator in pervious concrete mix.The analysis was undertaken by conducting a number of
standard concrete tests and comparing the characteristics of the high strength pervious concrete and conventional concrete
samples. The tests include compressive strength test, split tensile strength test to determine its properties .Cubes and
cylinders are the specimens used for the tests and they are prepared using appropriate mix proportions. The choice of
selecting suitable mix proportions of pervious concrete lead to favorable results. This paper also evaluates the suitability of
pervious concrete for other applications such as buildings, bridges etc.
Key words- pervious concrete, conventional concrete