Title: THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE BLOCK ROADS
Abstract: This paper describes design methods being used regularly in the U.K. for both light traffic and heavy duty pavements. It is shown that most U.K. pavements are on low concrete block pavement subgrades and that relatively few designs can be used for most projects. A design method is introduced, developed by the Cement & Concrete Association, that produces cost effective pavements for light traffic roads. The British Ports Association design method for heavy paving, for both new pavement design and for strengthening existing pavements, is also described. Various civil engineering materials are discussed, and a technique for assessing the suitability of granular subbase materials is suggested. The use of Geoweb materials is assessed, and general conclusions are drawn indicating that U.K. concrete block paving (CBP) design methods are well established and that CBP is being regarded as an orthodox solution for many categories of pavement.
Publication Year: 1985
Publication Date: 1985-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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