On Campus BMP Research
Villanova Pervious Concrete Site
 
 
Storm Events
 
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Figure 1: Crowned standard concrete directs flow to pervious concrete.

Figure 2: Runoff from impervious area running onto pervious concrete.

Figure 3: Runoff being infiltrated by pervious concrete.

Figure 4: More runoff infiltration. Notice runoff depth of penetration.

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*Note: No outflow occurs to until overflow reaches a port depth of 11 1/2 inches.
 

Figure 5: Port Depth vs. Time for 2004 storm with 0.33 inches of rain (small storm event)

Figure 6: Port Depth vs. Time for 2005 storm with 1.9 inches of rain (large storm event)

Figure 7: Comparison of July 7th Storms