Project ID: 2006KY69B
Title: Pervious Concrete for Solid/Liquid Separation and Waste Remediation
Project Type: Research
Start Date: 03/01/2006
End Date: 02/28/2007
Congressional District: KY 6th
Focus Categories: Agriculture, Non Point Pollution, Nutrients
Keywords: water quality, runoff, waste remediation
Principal Investigator: Workman, Steve (University of Kentucky)
Federal Funds: $4,999
Non-Federal Matching Funds: $9,998
Abstract: Pervious concrete is a mixture of coarsely graded aggregate and cement that results in a material that easily transmits water. Pervious concrete has mainly been used to control runoff from parking lots and to allow groundwater recharge. Since the mixture has porosity and permeability, there could be several advantages of using pervious concrete for agricultural purposes including solid/liquid separation and waste remediation. Through laboratory testing, we expect to show how the properties of pervious concrete will help create new methods for conserving and protecting our water resources.
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