Evaluation of hydrological efficiency of permeable pavements and bioretention systems in a built-up residential area

Authors

  • Lucas Humberto Silva Universidade Federal de Viçosa - Campus de Rio Paranaíba-MG
  • Frederico Carlos Martins de Menezes Filho Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) - Campus de Rio Paranaíba; Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas (IEP) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4874-0254

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/reec.v15i2.56634

Abstract

Despite the evolution in the field of urban drainage over the years, the challenge of design effective drainage systems is still complex due to the intense waterproof surfaces and the effects of water cycle change in urban areas. This paper analyzed the hydrological efficiency of bioretention systems and permeable pavements in a residential subdivision in Patrocínio-MG.  Efficiency was calculated by comparing the surface runoff volumes from several hydrological simulations using the Santa Barbara Method. Efficiency results for bioretention systems ranged from 7% to 12,9%, while for the combined use of bioretention systems with permeable pavements, the obtained results were 30,01% to 49,84%. Therefore, stands out the importance of combined use of best management practices, making possible the surface runoff reduction during severe rainfall events, as well as the landscape and sustainable improvement of the study area.

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Author Biographies

Lucas Humberto Silva, Universidade Federal de Viçosa - Campus de Rio Paranaíba-MG

Graduando em Engenharia Civil - Universidade Federal de Viçosa - Campus de Rio Paranaíba.

Frederico Carlos Martins de Menezes Filho, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) - Campus de Rio Paranaíba; Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas (IEP)

Eng. Civil, Mestre em Engenharia do Meio Ambiente pela UFG e Doutor em Recursos Hìdricos e Saneamento Ambiental pelo IPH/UFRGS. Professor da Universidade Federal de Viçosa - (UFV) - Campus de Rio Paranaíba; Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas (IEP).

Published

2019-09-17

How to Cite

SILVA, L. H.; MENEZES FILHO, F. C. M. de. Evaluation of hydrological efficiency of permeable pavements and bioretention systems in a built-up residential area. REEC - Revista Eletrônica de Engenharia Civil, Goiânia, v. 15, n. 2, p. 17–34, 2019. DOI: 10.5216/reec.v15i2.56634. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/reec/article/view/56634. Acesso em: 16 aug. 2024.