The pervious concrete student competition will take place this year at WOC in an effort to provide quality pervious concrete for the Pave ll Save Habitat for Humanity Service Learning Program while maintaining continuity with pervious concrete placements. Teams are challenged to create a pervious concrete mix design and submit a specimen for judging which is aesthetically pleasing while maximizing durability and maintaining good permeability. The mixes will incorporate products manufactured by Sponsors of the Pave ll Save program and the winning mix will be used for pervious concrete driveways and sidewalks to upwards of 600 homes throughout the service year.
Prizes: Three prize categories are offered, Aesthetic, Durability, and Permeability. The prizes for each category are independent of each other and teams may win in one or more categories. First, second, and third place entries in all categories will be awarded a certificate of recognition, will be recognized in Concrete Construction magazine if space allows, and will be recognized on NPCPA's website. For each category, the first place team will receive a $250 award, and the second place team will receive $100 award.
In addition, a Grand Prize will be awarded to the team with the best overall balance of all three categories. The winning mix design will be used on the Pave ll Save service learning program for one (1) year. The Grand Prize team will receive a $250 award, a one year NPCPA membership and be credited for the Habitat for Humanity mix design in all NPCPA media relations. Each school shall be eligible for only one prize per category.
Each entry consists of one specimen sized to fit in a medium USPS flat rate shipping box. Attendance at WOC is not required.
For more information contact:
NPCPA
125 TownPark Drive, Suite 300
Kennesaw, GA 30144
404.835.7190
404.835.7199 Fax
info@npcpa.org
***ADDED 11/18/2010***
Forta has grabbed the Fiber Sponsorship spot. Forta did a test on tuesday with their macro-fiber using 2.5 lbs/cu yd of the 1 ½” length. They reported that it mixed extremely well and uniformly, and would love to see several of the student groups play with even higher dosages and/or longer lengths.
Thanks Dale for advancing the practice of service learning using pervious concrete. Students at Auburn are excited about competing in this unique competition.
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