A REVIEW OF THE TECHNOLOGY OF INTERLOCKING CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING FOR ROADS AND INDUSTRIAL PAVEMENTS

This paper reviews the progress that has been made, worldwide, in the application of interlocking concrete paving blocks. The historical development, advantages and disadvantages of various block paving systems are outlined and examples are given of the application of paving blocks in the construction of both road and industrial pavements. Manufacturing methods are briefly described and their influence on block tolerances is assessed. Current manufacturing specifications are then compared. Methods for laying the blocks by hand and machine are discussed and details of outputs and costs are given. A summary is included of current design methods for block pavements. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  National Institute for Transport & Rd Res S Af

  P.O. Box 395
  Pretoria 0001, Transvaal,   South Africa 
• Authors:
  • SHACKEL, B
• Publication Date: 1980-10

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 70 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete blocks; Concrete pavements; Manufacturing; Precast concrete pavements; Specifications; State of the art studies; Technology assessment
• Old TRIS Terms: Interlocking
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00349267
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Tech Rpt. RP/8/80 Tech Rpt.
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: May 28 1982 12:00AM