On Campus BMP Research
Villanova Pervious Concrete Site
 
 
Construction Photographs
 
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Figure 1: View from Sheehan Hall of initial stages of excavation.

Figure 2: Looking into the Quad from Bartley Hall. Contractors are beginning to excavate the lower infiltration bed.

Figure 3: Continued excavation of lower infiltration bed. Chalk outline denotes perimeter of the bed.

Figure 4: The excavation of the central infiltration bed nearing completion.

Figure 5: Illustration of the infiltration beds with the #4 Baffle Stone in place.

Figure 6: Another view of the infiltration beds with the #4 Baffle Stone.

Figure 7: Notice the filter fabric separating the underlying soil from the stone.

Figure 8: Moisture meters after installation in soil wall just below base of infiltration bed.

Figure 9: Moisture meters at varying depths in soil wall.

Figure 10: A lysimeter prior to installation.

Figure 11: Layout of installed lysimeters at the base of the infiltration bed.

Figure 12: Final grading prior to the pouring of the pervious concrete.

Figure 13: First pour of pervious concrete. A drum roller was used for compaction and finishing.

Figure 14: View of the first day’s pour. Note the plastic covering on completed areas.

Figure 15: Second day of pouring.

Figure 16: Last day of pouring. Reinforcement used for standard concrete.

Figure 17: Overhead view of completed project.