ASTM C1781/C1781M-15
Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- Standard No.
- ASTM C1781/C1781M-15
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM C1781/C1781M-18
- Latest
- ASTM C1781/C1781M-21
- Scope
5.1 This test method can be used for acceptance of surface infiltration of new permeable unit pavement systems.
5.2 Tests performed at the same location across a span of years may be used to detect a reduction of infiltration rate of the permeable surface, thereby identifying the need for any remedial maintenance intended to increase the infiltration rates to predefined levels.
5.3 The infiltration rate obtained by this method is valid only for the localized area of the pavement where the test is conducted. To determine the surface infiltration rate of the entire permeable pavement, multiple locations must be tested and the results averaged.
5.4 The minimum acceptable infiltration rate is typically established by the design engineer of record or the municipality and can be a function of the design precipitation event.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the field surface infiltration rate of in place permeable unit pavement systems surfaced with solid interlocking concrete paving units, concrete grid paving units, or clay paving brick.
Note 1: For in-place pervious concrete, Test Method C1701 should be used. Test Method C1701 is functionally identical to this standard, but does not include the added provisions for positioning and securing the test ring to a discontinuous surface, which are detailed in this standard. Both tests methods give comparable results
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 The text of this test method references notes that provide explanatory material. These notes shall not be considered as requirements of the test method.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM C1781/C1781M-15 Referenced Document
- ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry
- ASTM C1272 Standard Specification for Heavy Vehicular Paving Brick
- ASTM C1319 Standard Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units
- ASTM C1701/C1701M Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of In Place Pervious Concrete
- ASTM C902 Standard Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving Brick
- ASTM C920 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
- ASTM C936/C936M Standard Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units
ASTM C1781/C1781M-15 history
- 2021 ASTM C1781/C1781M-21 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2018 ASTM C1781/C1781M-18e1 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2018 ASTM C1781/C1781M-18 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2015 ASTM C1781/C1781M-15 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2014 ASTM C1781/C1781M-14a Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2014 ASTM C1781/C1781M-14 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
- 2013 ASTM C1781/C1781M-13 Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems
