Hardstandings benefit from natural appearance

Grasscel, an innovative cellular grass/concrete paving system from RPC for use on hardened access ways and car parks, is described. Grasscel provides hardstanding whilst maintaining a natural grass appearance. The resulting surface area consists of approximately 75% grass and 25% concrete. Grasscel comprises concrete blocks with cavities and raised platforms. The cavities are filled with soil into which grass is sown. There are two specifications: Grasscel 100 for general parking areas and Grasscel 125 for use on heavy-duty access areas. Grasscel is installed with butt-tight joints on a 20mm layer of sharp sand overlaying a well-compacted granular sub-base. Case studies of the use of Grasscel in the UK are presented.

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• Authors:
  • CRIDGE, C
• Publication Date: 2006-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p41
• Serial:
  • CONCRETE
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: THE CONCRETE SOCIETY
  • ISSN: 0010-5317

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Access roads; Aesthetics; Concrete; Environment; Landscaping; Parking facilities; Pavements; Paving stones; Sustainable development; Vegetation
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Highways; Materials; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities; I15: Environment; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01038198
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 19 2006 10:34AM