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INSTRUCTOR: David K. Hein, P.Eng.

Course Length:  1 hour

Purpose and Background

The use of permeable pavements for stormwater management is gaining rapid acceptance across North America. While permeable pavements have been around for decades, their continued performance relies on critical design and construction considerations, and on regular surface cleaning. This webinar highlights best practices for the design, construction and long-term maintenance of asphalt, concrete and interlocking concrete permeable pavements. Lessons learned from the preparation of a new ASCE Standard for the Design of Permeable Pavements are presented.  Attendees will learn how to design lasting permeable pavement and effectively manage stormwater at the source.

Primary Topics of Discussion

• Permeable pavement site characterization
• Risk matrix for the evaluation of the suitability of a permeable pavement for a specific site location
• Design detailing for permeable pavements
• Lessons learned from the construction and maintenance of permeable pavements

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize factors that may impact the suitability of a site for a permeable pavement
• Determine common design and construction features important to the performance of permeable pavements
• Identify the impact of permeable pavement design features
• Communicate and promote sustainable pavement design and construction
• Discover how to build a lasting permeable pavement

Webinar Benefits

• •Determine if a particular site is suitable for a permeable pavement
• Design a lasting permeable pavement
• Effectively manage stormwater at the source
• Recognize best practices for the design, construction and maintenance of permeable pavements
• Recognize good construction practices

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Intended Audience

• Engineers involved in infrastructure design
• Landscape architects
• State DOT and municipal agencies
• Stormwater professionals
• Geotechnical and materials engineers
• Pavement designers
• Hydrology professionals
• Stormwater management professionals

Webinar Outline

• Determine if a site is suitable for a permeable pavement
• Effectively manage stormwater
• Design a pavement to last
• Key construction and maintenance practices
• Communicate the purpose and functionality of a permeable pavement
• Methods to ensure high quality construction of permeable pavements