Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification

(Revised August 2010)

Table of Contents

Working Safely with Concrete
 

Foreword

 

1. What a Concrete Contractor 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

   5. Proportioning Pervious Concrete Mixtures
       

3. Tools and Equipment
    

   1. Planning for Construction

   2. Material and Equipment Needs
       

4. General Design Principles of Pervious Pavements
    

   1. Layout

   2. Base / Subgrade

   3. Pavement Thickness

   4. Pervious Pavement System

   5. Drainage
       

5. Pervious Concrete Construction
    

   1. Pre-Construction Planning

   2. Site Preparation

   3. Preparation Before Placement

   4. Placing Pervious Concrete

   5. Finishing

   6. Weather Considerations

   7. Inspections
       

6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    

   1. Maintenance and Cleaning

   2. Raveling

   3. Freeze-Thaw Conditions

   4. Maintenance of Surrounding Areas

   5. Replacing Pavement Sections

 

APPENDIX A: Checklists

 

APPENDIX B: Review Questions