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Pervious Concrete/Sustainable Development Resources In March 2008, the RMC Research & Education Foundation released the CD "Research Supporting Sustainable Development." Below are links to the reports included on that CD. For a copy of the CD or to receive hardcopies of any of these reports, please contact Jennifer LeFevre. Ready Mixed Concrete Industry LEED Reference Guide – Includes information on the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Program and how concrete and its positive energy and pro-environmental properties may be appropriate for use in LEED Certified projects. The full Guide is available for download here and professionally-printed copies are available for sale from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Pervious Research Compilation Report – A comprehensive report noting past, current and proposed pervious research projects. A revised version of this report will be available in May 2008. Construction & Maintenance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements – This report, prepared by the Stormwater Management Academy at the University of Central Florida, details construction and maintenance issues to ensure maximum performance of pervious concrete. Hydraulic Performance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements for Stormwater Management Credit – This report, also prepared by the Stormwater Management Academy at the University of Central Florida, focuses on the stormwater management properties of pervious concrete. Portland Cement Pervious Pavement Field Performance Investigation on Parking Lot and Roadway Pavements – This report was prepared at Cleveland State University and demonstrates the successful use of pervious concrete in freeze-thaw environments, with little maintenance required. Crushed Concrete Aggregate as Aggregates for New Concrete – This study was conducted at NRMCA's Lab and details how the proper use of crushed returned concrete can save the concrete industry $300 million annually in materials and disposal costs. |
Air Emission Factor (AP-42) Related Testing – Executive Summary
Hexavalent Chromium Personal Exposure Study – Executive Summary
Text Reference for Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification – This Text Reference is now available for purchase through the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, publication number 2PPCRT. Although technically an Educational Project, we are also listing the project under this section as well since pervious concrete pavements offer so much from an environmental standpoint in sustainable construction. The Pervious Contractor Certification Text is now available for purchase through the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Those interested in the certification may contact NRMCA’s Eileen Dickson for additional details on the certification program.
Hurricane Katrina Forensic Study – The full study is too large for download but is available on CD or as a hardcopy. An Abstract and Executive Summary is available for download. |
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