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  • Maintaining Permeable Pavements

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is based on the NC Cooperative Extension's publication titled "Maintaining Permeable Pavements" providing information on the maintenance and inspection of permeable pavements. Permeable pavements are an effective tool for reducing runoff volume, mitigating runoff peaks, and sequestering pollution. The publication highlights the importance of regular street sweeping and clogging prevention to maintain the permeability of the pavement surface layer. The publication also provides information on the types of street sweepers and the appropriate equipment for different types of permeable pavements. Additionally, the publication provides guidance on other maintenance tasks such as weed removal, stain removal, and mowing for grassed permeable pavement applications.

    Topics:

    • Introduction
    • The Importance of Permeable Pavement Maintenance
    • The Most Important Maintenance Task: Street Sweeping
    • Three Main Classes of Street Sweepers
    •  Clogging Depth and Recommended Equipment for Different Permeable Pavements
    • Refilling the Aggregate
    • Vegetation Management
    • Stains and Stain Removal
    • The Benefits of Permeable Pavement
    • Summary and Future Research Needs

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for transportation, civil, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a general knowledge of permeable pavements and their maintain procedures.
    Publication Source: NC Cooperative Extension

    Donald Parnell, PE

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