The College of New Jersey Logo

Apply     Visit     Give     |     Alumni     Parents     Offices     TCNJ Today     Three Bar Menu

Groundwater Infiltration Mitigation Project

Participants:

  1. John McSweeney
  2. Anthony Piccoline
  3. Joe Strafaci

 

Advisors: Drs. Horst and Krstic

The Library Groundwater Infiltration Mitigation Project is a presentation of three separate and unique design solutions for the flooding that occurs over a high traffic area between the Library and Eickhoff Hall on the campus of the College of New Jersey. During certain severe rain events- water up to approximately one foot in depth accumulates over a large walkway. This accumulation of water over the walkway is not only an inconvenience to the students, staff and faculty at the college but also poses a danger for those navigating around these two important buildings. Hydrologic and geotechnical studies were performed at the site to determine the existing condition of the area in order to optimize the design solutions that would alleviate the flooding.

The three design solutions include: a redesign of the current storm-water management plan, a bio-retention basin, and a design implementing modern porous concrete and materials to facilitate infiltration. These three solutions are based on a complete hydrologic analysis, soil exploration as well as existing utility plans and grade drawings obtained from the campus engineer. All designs are fully supported with appropriate engineering calculations- verified by computer software and adhere to all parameters set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Best Management Practices Manual and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) .

Learn more: