How to distinguish between good and bad water permeability
Water permeability is an important indicator to measure the water permeability of materials or ground, and it has attracted much attention especially in urban construction, garden design and road construction. In the past 10 days, discussions on water permeability across the Internet have mainly focused on the fields of environmentally friendly materials, sponge city construction, and permeable pavement technology. This article will combine hot topics and use structured data to explain how to distinguish between good and bad water permeability.
1. Core indicators of water permeability

The quality of water permeability is mainly distinguished by the following indicators:
| Indicator name | definition | reference standard |
|---|---|---|
| permeability coefficient | The rate at which water passes through the material per unit time | ≥0.01cm/s (excellent) |
| porosity | The proportion of pore volume in the material | 15%-30% (good) |
| Compressive strength | A material’s ability to withstand pressure | ≥20MPa (qualified) |
2. Comparison of water permeability of common materials
According to recent industry reports and experimental data, the following are the water permeability performances of several common materials:
| Material type | Permeability coefficient (cm/s) | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| permeable concrete | 0.02-0.1 | sidewalks, squares |
| permeable asphalt | 0.01-0.05 | city road |
| Ceramic permeable bricks | 0.05-0.2 | garden landscape |
| Ordinary cement | <0.001 | Not recommended for water-permeable scenes |
3. How to test water permeability?
A simple test method that has been popular on social media recently is as follows:
1.stagnant water observation method: Pour 500ml of water on the surface of the material and record the complete penetration time:
- Excellent: <30 seconds
- Good: 30-60 seconds
- Difference: >60 seconds
2.Instrumental detection method: Use professional penetrance meter to measure, the data will be more accurate.
4. Popular cases of water permeability applications
Hot-searched water permeability application projects in the past 10 days:
| Project name | location | Technical Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Permeable pavement in Xiongan New Area | Hebei | Nanoscale permeable concrete |
| Hangzhou Asian Games Park | Zhejiang | Ecological permeable paving system |
| Shenzhen Sponge Community | Guangdong | Rainwater penetration-storage-utilization integration |
5. Purchase suggestions
According to recent consumer survey data:
1. Priority is given toWater permeability test reportproducts
2. Pay attention to materialsFreeze and thaw resistance(Focus on the northern region)
3. considerWater permeable and water-retaining balance, to avoid excessive penetration leading to unstable foundations
6. Future trends
Based on recent hot topics in academic conferences, permeability technology will develop in the following directions:
- Intelligent water-permeable material (automatically adjusts permeability based on humidity)
- Photovoltaic permeable integrated pavement
- Bio-based permeable material (environmentally friendly and biodegradable)
Through the above structured data analysis, I believe you have mastered the key method to distinguish between good and bad water permeability. In practical applications, it is recommended to make choices based on specific scene requirements and the latest technical standards.
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