Don't confuse this with a magic trick folks - it's definitely real.
Britain-based company Tarmac just unveiled the Topmix Permeable, a type of concrete than can actually absorb water directly from the pavement.
As the video states, "Topmix Permeable [is] the ultimate concrete solution for surface and storm water management."
When watching the video (below), you can see a truck unloading water onto the ground, where it seemingly disappears. In fact, 4,000 liters of water can be drained within 60 seconds.
This pavement consists of large pebbles on its uppermost surface, making it easier for the water to seep through its other layers, reaching its rubble base underneath.
What's amazing about this is that the concrete is its amazing ability "to filter 880 gallons per minute through its previous top layer."
In fact, the British company even noted that when drainage systems are added underneath the Topmix Permeable concreate, the pavement could actually increase water drainage.
"Over two thirds of homes are affected by the 2007 floods were flooded by water running off pavements or overflowing from drainage systems," as shown in the video.
What's remarkable about this new invention is its great contribution to countries and areas that frequently experience flash floods. The Topmix Permeable acts as a reservoir during heavy rainy season.
Not only that, but it's also helping people in terms of safety, since it diminishes puddles and overflow, in addition to "stay[ing] cooler than most asphalt" during those hot seasons.
The absorbent concrete has been said to be ideal for car parks, where puddles and standing water could pose big problems for people. Lafarge Tarmac said it had already installed the Topmix Permeable concrete in a car park in High Wycombe and on Worksop Golf Course.
The company, Lafarge Tarmac has also stated that the Topmix Permeable concreate has already been installed in a car park in High Wycombe, and on Worksop Golf Course.
While this "thirsty" concrete can help many regions (especially those in the tropical regions), it might not be too helpful during the winter season. The frozen water could actually expand and wreck the top of the concrete.
Watch the video below.
