Strength enhancements and quantitative paradigms in pervious concrete: A review
Pervious concrete (PC), with its interconnected pore structure, is a sustainable construction material widely recognized for its effectiveness in stormwater management, groundwater recharge, and mitigating urban heat islands. However, its adoption in broader applications is often hindered by challen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-09-01
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| Series: | Results in Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025027355 |
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| Summary: | Pervious concrete (PC), with its interconnected pore structure, is a sustainable construction material widely recognized for its effectiveness in stormwater management, groundwater recharge, and mitigating urban heat islands. However, its adoption in broader applications is often hindered by challenges such as low mechanical strength and durability, stemming from its high porosity. This review critically explores recent advancements in strength enhancement strategies and quantitative approaches in pervious concrete technology. The paper synthesizes a wide range of studies focused on material modifications, highlighting the transformative impact of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash and silica fume, as well as nanomaterials including nano-silica, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene oxide. The inclusion of recycled aggregates like crushed glass and reclaimed concrete is also reviewed for its dual contribution to mechanical performance and sustainability. A significant contribution of this review lies in identifying hybrid mix designs that successfully balance strength and permeability—addressing long-standing performance trade-offs in pervious concrete applications. The review also emphasizes the growing role of quantitative paradigms, such as predictive modelling and optimization techniques, in mix design development and performance evaluation. These approaches enable data-driven refinement of concrete compositions and support real-time decision-making for practical applications. The paper concludes by outlining key research gaps, including the need for long-term performance studies under diverse environmental conditions, comprehensive environmental impact assessments of advanced additives, and deeper exploration of synergistic effects in multi-component systems. By integrating material science with data analytics, this review provides a forward-looking perspective on enhancing the structural viability and sustainability of pervious concrete. |
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| ISSN: | 2590-1230 |