Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification

Table of Contents

1. What a Concrete Craftsman Needs to Know About Pervious Concrete
    

   1. Fundamentals of Pervious Concrete

   2. Why Use Pervious Concrete for Pavements?

   3. Critical Factors for Success of Pervious Concrete Pavements
       

2. Pervious Concrete Mixtures and Production
    

   1. Characteristics of Materials Used

   2. Characteristics of Pervious Concrete Mixtures

   3. Testing Procedures

   4. Production Methods
       

3. Tools and Equipment
    

   1. Consideration of Job Size

   2. Material and Equipment Needs
       

4. General Design Principles of Pervious Pavements
    

   1. Layout

   2. Base / Subgrade

   3. Pavement Thickness

   4. Drainage
       

5. Pervious Concrete Construction
    

   1. Pre-Construction Planning

   2. Site Preparation

   3. Pavement Construction

   4. Setting Forms

   5. Placing Pervious Concrete

   6. Finishing

   7. Weather Considerations

   8. Inspections
       

6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    

   1. Cleaning

   2. Raveling

   3. Freeze-Thaw Conditions

   4. Maintenance of Surrounding Areas

   5. Replacing Pavement Sections
       

7. REVIEW QUESTIONS