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April Technical Seminar

Pervious Concrete Pavements in Texas

There are two principal pervious concrete alternatives: pervious cast-in-place concrete, and precast pervious pavers, both of which can provide some or all of the benefits noted above. Additionally, these pervious concrete alternatives have proven to be durable. 

This talk will focus on defining pervious concrete and paver systems; the benefits of pervious concrete pavement; design, construction and maintenance issues; and using pervious concrete in Texas soils.

Mr. Jan Prusinski, P.E. is the executive director of the Cement Council of Texas (CCT).  The CCT represents the portland cement manufacturers and shippers in Texas, and provides promotional and technical support for cement and concrete products throughout the State. CCT is the regional affiliate for the Portland Cement Association. 

Jan is active in the American Concrete Institute, and is a member of several committees, including ACI 330 (Parking Lots) and ACI 230 (Soil Cement).  He is on the advisory committee for the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center at Iowa State University, and participates in the American Concrete Pavement Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers, among other groups.

Jan holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Houston.  He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, and is also a LEED Accredited Professional.