Abstract:Permeable pavements, as a key measure in sponge cities, can effectively alleviate the burden on urban drainage, reduce the noise, and enhance the road safety. In rainy areas, where the rainfall is abundant, the permeable pavement design should be adapted to local conditions. The research indicates that the performance of permeable pavements is influenced by three major factors of structural characteristics, material properties and drainage systems. These factors determine the structural strength, drainage and infiltration way, drainage efficiency and durability of the pavement. Therefore, the design of permeable pavement should be optimized according to the specific needs and the environment to enhance its functionality and durability, and to promote the rational use of rainwater resources. According to the key factors, a new permeable pavement type suitable for the rainy areas is studied and proposed. And the drainage performance of the pavement structure is checked by using the formula for critical rainfall intensity without obvious surface runoff, which shows that the design of single-layer or double-layer drainage asphalt pavement can meet the functional requirements of no obvious runoff under the heavy rain or rainstorm conditions.