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Journal : Inersia : Jurnal Teknik Sipil dan Arsitektur

Effect of Sand Sphericity and Cement-to-sand Ratio on Effective Porosity and Permeability of Concrete Sand Filter Pradana, Gregorius Signer; Kamulyan, Budi; Supraba, Intan
INERSIA lnformasi dan Ekspose Hasil Riset Teknik Sipil dan Arsitektur Vol. 20 No. 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/inersia.v20i2.76088

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Sand filter is a widely used water treatment technology due to its operational simplicity. The drawbacks of sand filter operation are long backwash times and particle stratification, leading to high energy and sand replacement costs. The concrete sand filter (CSF) was created by mixing sand with cement paste as a binding agent. CSF establishes its water production capacity based on its effective porosity and permeability, which are influenced by the shape of the sand. CSF may have more spherical particles because the cement paste covers the sand. Previous studies have investigated the influence of the shape and size of aggregates on the porosity and permeability of pervious concrete. This study investigates the effective porosity and permeability of CSF using various sand shapes and cement-to-sand (c:s) ratios, as well as changes in the shape of the sand grains used to build the CSF due to mixing with cement paste. The sand types are characterized by their circle ratio sphericity; the c:s ratios tested are 0, 1:6.4, and 1:8.6. All specimens are 10.9 cm in diameter and 20 cm in height. The water displacement method was employed to measure the effective porosity, while the constant head method was used to determine the permeability. The results indicate that when the circle ratio sphericity of the sand used to build the filter increases, the effective porosity and permeability of filters decrease for all values of c:s. Specimens with high cement content have lower effective porosity and permeability and show a strong linear relationship (R² = 0.9555 at c:s = 1:6.4).
Descriptive Study of Infiltration Well Design and Utilization in Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta Hartadi, Arhad; Supraba, Intan; Kamulyan, Budi
INERSIA lnformasi dan Ekspose Hasil Riset Teknik Sipil dan Arsitektur Vol. 21 No. 1 (2025): May
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/inersia.v21i1.80157

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In Indonesia, household-scale infiltration wells serve dual functions: managing rainwater and acting as secondary treatment systems for domestic wastewater from septic tanks. These roles require distinct designs, particularly in the arrangement and thickness of filter media. According to Indonesian technical standards (SNI – Standar Nasional Indonesia), wells designed for septic tanks use thicker, multi-layered filters that occupy most of the well's volume, while rainwater wells typically feature only a thin filter at the base. This difference reflects the higher pollutant levels in septic tank effluent compared to rainwater. Direct interviews with housing contractors in Sleman Regency, involving 836 household samples, revealed that all households repurposed rainwater infiltration well designs for managing domestic wastewater. Such practices deviate from intended design standards, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the filtration systems in these wells for contaminant removal and their potential contribution to groundwater pollution. The study further examined correlations between population density, soil characteristics, and the design and usage patterns of infiltration wells. In densely populated areas, more complex systems are often employed to manage wastewater and rainwater efficiently in limited spaces. In contrast, simpler systems are more common in less populated areas. Additionally, regions with clay-rich soils require larger wells to accommodate slower infiltration rates, while areas with sandy soils need smaller wells due to higher infiltration rates. These findings emphasize the importance of aligning infiltration well designs with both their intended purposes and local environmental conditions. Properly designed systems that manage wastewater and rainwater separately can reduce the risk of groundwater contamination, promoting more sustainable water management practices.