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Scientific Papers

Vol. 13 No. 24 (2011): Journal 24

Mix design to evaluate its uniaxial compressive strength and permeability

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15517/5v59qm66
Submitted
October 28, 2025
Published
2025-10-28

Abstract

Pervious concrete maybe used in low transit pavements, condominium and residential streets, or parking lots, among others. It is a mixture of cement, water and coarse aggregates. Strength and permeability are pervious concrete’s most important characteristics and must be correctly balanced to attain adequate performance.This study analyzed the effect of water/cement ratio, coarse aggregate/cement ratio, and the type of coarse aggregate used (maximum size and source) over 19 pervious concrete mixes. Behavior trends showing the relation between the stated properties and the uniaxial compressive strength and permeability of the material were observed from the results obtaine

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