Project Details
STATUS
COMPLETED
PROJECT NUMBER
20-SPR2-001
Project Period
2020-2022
SPONSORS
Iowa Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
PARTNERS
N/A
FOCUS AREAS
Construction engineering
Stormwater management
Environmental engineering
RESEARCH CENTERS
Stormwater Research Facility
Highway Research Center
Researchers
Principal Investigator
Michael Perez
Co-Principal Investigators
Wesley Donald
Xing Fang
Student Researcher(s)
Jaime-Schussler
About the research
This project evaluated the performance of standard and modified temporary sediment control basins through controlled, large-scale testing at the Auburn University - Stormwater Research Facility (AU-SRF). Modifications to the standard basin design included geotextile lining, upstream forebay, surface skimmer, porous flow baffles, and flocculant application. Performance was evaluated through measured sediment retention and turbidity reduction parameters.