Pervious concrete pavements for climate change adaptation and mitigation: a systematic review of performance, sustainability, and future perspectives
Climate change impacts urban environments, amplifying flood risks, intensifying urban heat island (UHI) effects, and compromising sustainability. Pervious concrete pavements (PCPs) offer an innovative solution by facilitating stormwater infiltration, reducing runoff, and mitigating UHI effects. This...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/441580 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/441580 https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2025.2544244 |
| Access Level: | acceso embargado |
| Palabra clave: | Pervious concrete pavements Climate change adaptation Urban heat island Stormwater management Sustainable infrastructure Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Edificació::Construcció sostenible |
| Sumario: | Climate change impacts urban environments, amplifying flood risks, intensifying urban heat island (UHI) effects, and compromising sustainability. Pervious concrete pavements (PCPs) offer an innovative solution by facilitating stormwater infiltration, reducing runoff, and mitigating UHI effects. This review synthesises findings from 473 studies, focusing on material innovations, structural enhancements, hydrological functionality, maintenance practices, and climate resilience benefits. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), recycled aggregates, and other additives significantly improve durability, sustainability, and permeability. Although optimised structural designs balance load capacity and infiltration, clogging still limits long-term performance. Maintenance strategies like vacuuming and pressure washing are essential for sustaining permeability. PCPs also reduce UHI effects through evaporative cooling and increased surface albedo, highlighting their strategic value in urban climate adaptation. However, further research is imperative to address gaps in long-term durability, advanced clogging control, and smart technology integration. This review offers a foundation to guide research, infrastructure planning, and sustainable urban policy. |
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