Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP): Engineering Solution for Stormwater Management
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As populations in cities grow, natural ground cover is being replaced with impervious surface cover that, in turn, is causing an increase in stormwater runoff. The need to successfully manage and mitigate the harmful effects of stormwater runoff is becoming clear. This course discusses how permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) offers solutions for stormwater management, including mitigating runoff volumes, decreasing peak flow, reducing flooding potential, and decreasing stream bank erosion. Pavement components, design considerations, and pavement maintenance are also examined.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the concerns surrounding the environmental impact of stormwater runoff.
- Identify how permeable interlocking concrete pavement can mitigate stormwater runoff and decrease peak flow.
- Describe the impact that PICP has on reducing the heat island effect.
- Recall pavement components, installation techniques, and design considerations.
- Identify proper maintenance methods to improve and maintain PICP performance.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Lincoln J. Paiva on behalf of Techo-Bloc. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Lincoln J. Paiva
Title: Director of Technical Service, Techo-Bloc
Background: Lincoln J. Paiva, P.Eng. is the Technical Director for Techo-Bloc. He graduated from McGill University with a degree in civil engineering, and is a licensed professional engineer in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. He is a member of the Standards Committee of the ASCE/T&DI/ICPI 68-18 standard on permeable interlocking concrete pavement, and is also a member of the Technical Committee for the third edition of the Canadian Standards for Concrete Pavers and Slabs (CSA A231.1/A231.2). He has had some Techo-Bloc retaining wall products approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Quebec and ICC-ES. He was also the chief designer for some commercial Techo-Bloc retaining wall products. Lincoln has 14 years of experience in the hardscape industry providing technical assistance to engineers, landscape architects, architects, designers, and contractors with design, specification, construction, and maintenance of segmental concrete pavements and segmental retaining walls.
