Mechanical and clogging characteristics of SBR modified pervious concrete reinforced with geogrids - A Functional Data Analysis approach

Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete with high porosity but with limited structural strength. Geogrid reinforced pervious concrete is a specialized type of pervious concrete that incorporates geogrids for added structural performance. The composite material benefits from the geogrid's tensile strength and load-spreading capability with the addition of geogrids. Present study aims at investigating the mechanical, shrinkage and clogging characteristics of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) modified pervious concrete reinforced with glass fiber mesh, HDPE mesh, fiber glass geogrid, HDPE geogrid and coir geogrid. SBR modification is done from 0% to 15% by weight of cement The results show a palpable improvement in flexural strength of pervious concrete. HDPE geogrid provides almost the double flexural strength as non-reinforced pervious concrete. SBR modification of pervious concrete also enhanced the mechanical properties. Each grid/mesh has its own optimum dosage of SBR for maximum flexural strength. Laying geogrids can reduce the drying shrinkage of pervious concrete. The relative contact area of grid/mesh with the cement paste is a critical factor in reducing drying shrinkage. However, geogrid can lead to clogging in pervious concrete. Soil particles get accumulated in the void spaces and thereby reduce its permeability. Coir geogrid traps a larger quantity of soil particles impairing the permeability. Functional regression modelling by Functional Data Analysis approach is used to analyse the relationship between various grids and meshes with the properties of pervious concrete. The p-value and derivative plots gives better insight into the factorial effects.