This book provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving (CBP). Starting with the basics, such as the history, applications, advantages and limitations of CBP, it then discusses in detail the structural behavior, construction process, and design support conditions, covering topics like specifications for blocks and laying patterns, field performance and mix design for ICBP. Lastly, it examines good CBP practices and maintenance.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving (CBP). Starting with the basics, such as the history, applications, advantages and limitations of CBP, it then discusses in detail the structural behavior, construction process, and design support conditions, covering topics like specifications for blocks and laying patterns, field performance and mix design for ICBP. Lastly, it examines good CBP practices and maintenance.
Provides engineers, technologists and students with technical information on interlocking concrete block paving (ICBP) Describes the structural behavior, construction process, and CBP design support conditions Includes good CBP practices and maintenance
Wasantha Mampearachchi
Interlocking mechanism of pavings Block shapes Block laying patterns Interlocking concrete block paving (ICBP) ACI method DOE method Pavement design method Laying of blocks Block packing density Block joints