A comprehensive review on pervious concrete

The rise of global warming, climate change, and human activities has led to numerous predicaments, notably the heat island effect and uncontrollable floods. To mitigate and prevent the occurrence of further problems, the suggestion of sustainable urban development and construction based on the concept of porous concrete pavement has been put forth. Then, properties of pervious concrete such as compressive strength, porosity, and permeability, have been studied, with a focus on durability and resistance to the freeze-thaw cycle, and wear. Furthermore, the method of testing and the means of examining the performance of diverse properties of pervious concrete have been investigated. Also, clogging phenomena and methods to maintain and restore permeability were discussed. Subsequently, with the explication of sustainable development and the heat island effect, the correlation between the porous pavement and the sponge city has been scrutinized. Finally, an appropriate mix design has been presented based on the research findings, which is optimal in terms of mechanical and hydraulic resistance and meets the structural requirements and needed durability to be used as a pavement material in sponge city.