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| '''The fundamental components of a permeable paving system are:''' | | '''The fundamental components of a permeable paving system are:''' |
− | *interlocking pavers with open joints | + | * Pavement surface: interlocking pavers with open joints, grid systems, precast pervious slabs or pavers, poured in place asphalt or concrete Bedding layer as a levelling course (for precast systems) |
− | *Precast pervious slabs or pavers
| + | * Subsurface base storage reservoir of open graded aggregate |
− | *a cast in place surface without fines, so that the finish is pervious to water
| + | * Edge restraints |
− | *a bedding course to stabilize the surface
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− | *underground storage layer of aggregate | |
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| '''Additional components may include:''' | | '''Additional components may include:''' |
− | *an [[underdrain]] system | + | * an [[underdrain]] system |
| + | * geotextile, at the discretion of design professional |
| + | * impermeable geomembrane on sites where soil infiltration is not desired |
| + | * geo-grids for sites with heavy vehicle loading |
| + | * monitoring wells and clean-outs |
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| ==Planning considerations== | | ==Planning considerations== |