Study on Aeration Slab
Studies by Rahardjo et al (2010) indicated that the aeration slab is more effective than asphalt pavement in promoting water infiltration into the underlying soils. The aeration slab is more effective in promoting oxygen into the root zone. Soils under surface covers of aeration slabs will be more favorable for root growth as compared to those below surface covers of asphalt pavements.
Instruments used in the aeration slab studies, Rahardjo et al 2010
Schematic diagram of soil profile below the road area and arrangement of sensor installation, Indrawan et al 2012
Soil profile below the road area, Indrawan et al 2012
Schematic diagram of soil profile below the parking lot area and arrangement of sensor installation, Indrawan et al 2012
Soil profile below the parking lot area, Indrawan et al 2012
Schematic diagram of soil profile below the tree pit area and arrangement of sensor installation, Indrawan et al 2012
Soil profile below the tree pit area, Indrawan et al 2012
Excavation and density tests in the aeration slab studies, Rahardjo et al 2010
Installation of instruments in the aeration slab studies, Rahardjo et al 2010
References
- Indrawan, I. G. B., Rahardjo, H., Leong, E. C., Tan, P. Y., Fong, Y. K. and Sim, E. K. (2012). “Field instrumentation for monitoring of water, heat, and gas transfers through unsaturated soils.” Engineering Geology, October, 151, 24-36. doi | handle
- Rahardjo, H., Indrawan, I. G. B. and Harnas, F. R. (2010). Aeration slab study, Volume 2 of NTU-NParks Collaborative Research Report, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 111 pages. handle