Hydromedia Brochure

CONCRETE
Hydromedia™
Key benefits
Hydromedia™ is a sustainable solution that combines the durability
of concrete with the values of Triple Bottom Line as defined by the
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ICLEI .
Stormwater is a major source of pollution for all types of water
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bodies. Stormwater contains sediment and other contaminants.
Reducing stormwater runoff facilitates the preservation of natural
aquifer recharge.
• Hydromedia™ contributes to LEED® S.S. 5.2; 6.1;6.2; and
7.1 credits 3
Socially responsible:
• Reduces need for man-made drains
• Reduces footprint; more efficient use of land
• Safer roads and parking areas; no standing water; no ice
during cold weather
• Smoother, cleaner look than other permeable pavements
• Enhanced with a wide range
of Artevia™ shades; subtle,
standard, and premium4
Economically viable:
• Reduces long-term maintenance costs; durable surface
• Minimizes requirement for stormwater management
construction
• Reduces energy costs due to high SRI* values
• Greater fluidity means better flow into formwork; easier to
place
• More consistent; easier to estimate volumes from production
to placement
Environmentally friendly:
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Reduces stormwater runoff flow rate and volume
Promotes natural ground recharge
Reduces pollution in stormwater (filter for particulate)
Reduces risk of flash flooding; high permeability and drainage
capacity
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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low
Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices 2007
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LEED® 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
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Refer to www.artevia-us.com or www.artevia-ca.com
*Solar Reflective Index
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Customer driven
innovation
Innovation is demonstrated each second
Lafarge delivers concrete to one of
countless construction projects around
the world. Every day 1,200 technical
sales representatives from Lafarge
interact with customers at over 6,000
different sites. Innovation is our way of
addressing the needs we encounter
through these interactions. Our research
and development teams are dedicated to
innovation and exceeding even the
greatest demands of our clients. Our
new concretes attain new levels of
technical performance and anticipate
changing industry requirements. Each
new product is designed to be more
effective in the construction process and
help our clients achieve greater success.
Crédits photos : Blaise Hayward - Getty Images / Dragon Rouge / médiathèque LAFARGE
Hydromedia™ is:
Managing
Stormwater
Efficiently
LAFARGE AGGREGATES & CONCRETE
East U.S.
12735 Morris Road Extension, Suite 300
Alpharetta,GA 30004
Call: 678-746-2000
West U.S.
10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite 200
Westminster, CO 80021
Call: 303-657-4000
www.lafargenorthamerica.com
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Hydromedia™ is a new fast draining
concrete pavement solution designed
and engineered to rapidly direct
stormwater from streets, parking
surfaces, driveways, and sidewalks.
A cutting-edge development,
Hydromedia™ also minimizes longterm maintenance costs for local
authorities and developers of
stormwater management.
Lafarge
Innovation
TM
Hydromedia
Sustainable
urban drainage
Lafarge’s world-class R&D laboratories
designed an innovative sustainable
stormwater solution. Hydromedia’s™
advanced engineering design offers best-inclass drainage and a resilient surface. No
other permeable solution offers increased
ease of placement and an industry-leading
aesthetic appeal.
Clean, graded coarse aggregate
PVC Pipe
Permeable soil
The unique mix design technology behind Hydromedia™ creates a no-fines
concrete with the intention of a fluid application which is highly robust and
resilient after placement and curing.
Lafarge’s breakthrough paste technology precisely calculates the rheological
properties and creates a balance between fluidity and viscosity. This
innovation provides short-term flexibility and long-term strength along with
improved workability, consistency and a less labor-intensive application.
The paste is only part of the Hydromedia
equation. The aggregate matrix is designed
to minimize compaction and provide a
predictable and homogeneous permeability
in the final hardened product. The choice
of materials, combined with the speciallycreated mix design tool, allow that the
final properties of the concrete can be
engineered prior to placement. This allows
for a predictable and consistent designed
solution to the management of stormwater.
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