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The durability of pervious concrete is threatened by the phenomena of leaching (chemical dissolution) and abrasion (mechanical wear). This systematic literature review analyzes studies from Scopus (2019–2024), utilizing keywords such as “pervious concrete” or “porous concrete”, “leaching”, and “abrasion”. Articles were selected based on open access, peer-review status, and relevance to experimental/theoretical data. Leaching, primarily driven by the dissolution of calcium from portlandite and C-S-H phases, weakens the cement matrix and increases porosity. Meanwhile, abrasion is physical wear resulting from mechanical forces that erode the cement paste and lead to aggregate dislodgement. Critically, leaching and abrasion interact synergistically in a self-reinforcing degradation cycle: leaching weakens the matrix, making it more susceptible to abrasion, while abrasion exposes fresh material, accelerating further leaching. Although material optimization (e.g., angular aggregates and silica fume additives) and controlled carbonation curing can mitigate degradation, significant research gaps persist. Notably, there is a lack of systematic investigation to optimize cement-aggregate ratios for simultaneous leaching and abrasion resistance, as well as a scarcity of standardized coupled degradation test protocols. To address this gap, a systematic investigation is needed to optimize the sand-to-cement ratio in concrete filters, balancing durability (including resistance to fluid friction during backwashing) with sustained filtration capacity. This is crucial for developing pervious concrete as a sustainable and durable urban solution.
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Bai, X., Zhou, H., Bian, X., Chen, X., & Ren, C. (2024). Compressive Strength, Permeability, and Abrasion Resistance of Pervious Concrete Incorporating Recycled Aggregate. Sustainability (Switzerland) , 16(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104063
Banevičienė, V., Malaiškienė, J., Boris, R., & Zach, J. (2022). The Effect of Active Additives and Coarse Aggregate Granulometric Composition on the Properties and Durability of Pervious Concrete. Materials, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15031035
Bilal, H., Chen, T., Ren, M., Gao, X., & Su, A. (2021). Influence of silica fume, metakaolin & SBR latex on strength and durability performance of pervious concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.122124
Cao, M., Hong, W. B., Yang, X. D., Jia, Y. Q., Li, L., Wu, S. Y., Yang, H. S., & Chen, X. M. (2023). Dense and strong calcite ceramics prepared by room-temperature cold sintering based on high-pressure-enhanced solubility. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 106(3), 1668–1680. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.18877
Chen, J. J., Thomas, J. J., & Jennings, H. M. (2006). Decalcification shrinkage of cement paste. Cement and Concrete Research, 36(5), 801–809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2005.11.003
Chen, T., & Gao, X. (2020). Use of Carbonation Curing to Improve Mechanical Strength and Durability of Pervious Concrete. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 8(9). https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b07348
El-Hassan, H., Kianmehr, P., & Zouaoui, S. (2019). Properties of pervious concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregates and slag. Construction and Building Materials, 212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.325
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Ferić, K., Sathish Kumar, V., Romić, A., & Gotovac, H. (2023). Effect of Aggregate Size and Compaction on the Strength and Hydraulic Properties of Pervious Concrete. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021146
Fernández Bertos, M., Simons, S. J. R., Hills, C. D., & Carey, P. J. (2004). A review of accelerated carbonation technology in the treatment of cement-based materials and sequestration of CO2. In Journal of Hazardous Materials (Vol. 112, Issue 3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2004.04.019
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Muthu, M., Chandrasekharapuram Ramakrishnan, K., Santhanam, M., Rangarajan, M., & Kumar, M. (2019). Heavy Metal Removal and Leaching from Pervious Concrete Filter: Influence of Operating Water Head and Reduced Graphene Oxide Addition. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 145(9). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0001551
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Spoorthy, B. M., Chandrappa, A. K., & Sahoo, U. C. (2023). Mechanical and Functional Property Investigation of 2-Layered Pervious Concrete. The Open Civil Engineering Journal, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.2174/18741495-v16-e220922-2022-ht31-3975-1
Van Gerven, T., Cornelis, G., Vandoren, E., & Vandecasteele, C. (2007). Effects of carbonation and leaching on porosity in cement-bound waste. Waste Management, 27(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2006.05.008
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Yogafanny, E., Triatmadja, R., Nurrochmad, F., & Supraba, I. (2023). THE LEACHING BEHAVIOR OF PERVIOUS MORTAR USED AS WATER FILTER IN RURAL AREAS. International Journal of GEOMATE, 25(110). https://doi.org/10.21660/2023.110.3942
Yogafanny, E., Triatmadja, R., Nurrochmad, F., & Supraba, I. (2024). Leaching Potential and Effectiveness of Pervious Mortar Filters in Bacteria and Turbidity Removal from Surface Water. International Journal of Engineering, Transactions A: Basics, 37(7), 1252–1262. https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2024.37.07a.05
Youssari, F. Z., Taleb, O., & Benosman, A. S. (2023). Towards understanding the behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete in aggressive environments: Acid attacks and leaching. Construction and Building Materials, 368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.130444
Yu, D., Fan, Y., Feng, C., Wu, Y., Liu, W., Fu, T., & Qiu, R. (2022). Preparation and performance of pervious concrete with wood tar-formaldehyde-modified epoxy resins. Construction and Building Materials, 350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128819
Zhang, W., & Gao, Y. (2019). Experimental Study of Pervious Concrete Using Recycled Coarse Aggregate. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 283(1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/283/1/012006
Zhang, W. lu, Yuan, Z. jian, Li, D. qiang, Zhang, K., & Zhao, L. yang. (2022). Mechanical and vegetation performance of porous concrete with recycled aggregate in riparian buffer area. Journal of Cleaner Production, 332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130015