Abstract—Permeable pavements have significant benefits like managing runoff, infiltration, and carrying traffic over conventional pavements in terms of sustainability and environmental impact. Some of the countries are using this technique, especially at locations where durability and other parameters are of importance in nature; however, sparse work has been done on this concept. In India, this is yet to be adopted. In this work, the progress in the characterization and development of Permeable Articulated Concrete Blocks (PACB) pavement design is described and discussed with reference to Indian conditions. The experimentation and in-depth analysis was carried out considering conditions like soil erosion, water logging, and dust which are significant challenges caused due to impermeability of pavement. Concrete blocks with size 16.5’’x 6.5’’x 7’’ consisting of arch shape (4’’) at beneath and ½” PVC holes for articulation were casted. These blocks were tested for flexural strength. The articulation process was done with nylon ropes forming series of concrete block system. The total spacing between the blocks was kept about 8 to 10% of total area. The hydraulic testing was carried out by placing the articulated blocks with the combination of layers of soil, geotextile, clean angular aggregate. This was done to see the percentage of seepage through the entire system. The experimental results showed that with the shape of concrete block the flexural strength achieved was beyond the permissible limit. Such blocks with the combination could be very useful innovation in Indian conditions and useful at various locations compared to the traditional blocks as an alternative for long term sustainability. Keywords—Connections, geotextile, permeable ACB, pavements, stone base. I. INTRODUCTION ACB creates an efficient pavement together with arched reservoir to maximize on site water capacity. This system is a combination of modern day concept and traditional concept used for decades to create the transformation in permeable paving solution. This system is based upon patented arch design in the middle of an articulating concrete block to create an internal storage chamber that can be used as a reservoir for water runoff, while simultaneously providing strength for heavy vehicular loads. This system provides infiltration, storage, detention and a paving surface. The installation of PACB systems is performed so as to maintain intimate contact between the blocks, aggregates, the geotextile filter and the sub grade that the system is intended to protect. Proper design of the filter layer, i.e. geotextile is done for the successful performance of the P-ACB system. Brattebo and Gayatri Deshpande is with the Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology, India (e-mail: gayatrid676@gmail.com). Booth [1] examined long-term effectiveness of permeable pavement and recommended as an alternative to traditional impervious asphalt pavement in a parking area. Shackel [2] explained overall in the paper which helps us to achieve a better understanding of the in-service behaviour of Concrete Block Pavement (CBP) and explains the role of factors such as paver shape, joint width and the choice of jointing sand. Kazemi [3] investigated the hydraulic performance of this permeable pavement system and found that, when clogged, the system captured 30-40% of runoff volumes and that proper maintenance completely restored infiltration capacity. Schloz and Grabowiecki [4] explained about development of PPS as an integral part of sustainable drainage systems is reviewed in the context of traditional and modern urban drainage. Grace [5] studied and proved that Permeable articulated concrete block/mats (P-ACBMs) was historically used for stabilization and erosion control but are now being used for road, parking, and other surfaces as a Storm water Control Measures (SCM) due to their great ability to infiltrate runoff. Peter Weiss et al. gave extensive review of full-depth permeable pavements including porous asphalt, pervious concrete, and permeable interlocking concrete paver (PICP) is done. Brief section on articulated concrete blocks/mats is also included. Mulligan [6] after her research confirmed that pervious concrete does in fact provide a lower compressive strength than that of conventional concrete, compressive strengths in acceptable mixtures only reached 1700 psi, i.e. 11.72 N/mm 2 . Extremely high permeability rates were achieved in most of the mixtures regardless of the compressive strength. Chopra [7] evaluated the performance of different permeable pavement system sections developed by Pavedrain under different conditions and examine the effects of sediment loading and rejuvenation on the infiltration capacity. Borgwardt [8] shows that the infiltration performance decreases significantly after a few years, but still infiltrates rainfall and runoff from high intensity storms. The main objectives to do this work are to increase water quantity storage, improve water quality and prevent soil erosion and water logging problems. Increase in ease of placement and handling of concrete blocks on site is also achieved. II. SOME PARAMETERS A. Concrete Blocks The concrete blocks are made of precast concrete. Blocks Study and Analysis of Permeable Articulated Concrete Blocks Pavement: With Reference to Indian Context Shrikant Charhate, Gayatri Deshpande P World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Urban and Civil Engineering Vol:12, No:6, 2018 652 International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation 12(6) 2018 scholar.waset.org/1307-6892/10009156 International Science Index, Urban and Civil Engineering Vol:12, No:6, 2018 waset.org/Publication/10009156