Permeable interlocking concrete pavements picp unlike other systems the paving stones that comprise the wearing surface of the pavement are not permeable.
Permeable interlocking concrete pavements manual pdf.
Permeability is achieved through openings in the pavers or the joint spaces between the blocks.
The reasons are numerous.
Development of design software for permeable interlocking concrete pavements shackel brian professor school of civil and environmental engineering university of new south wales unsw sydney 2052 australia.
This manual is a summary of the eco stone family of permeable interlocking concrete pavers research and studies that have been done to date and includes a general design overview and other information that may be helpful to the designer.
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Durability design flexibility sustainability long term cost effectiveness safety and appearance.
Permeable pavements are popular because the german approach to environmental protection.
Permeable interlocking concrete pavements ix introduction compared to north america germany consumes about 12 times more per capita of interlocking concrete pavement annually.
The use of interlocking concrete pavers and permeable interlocking concrete pavers has steadily increased during the last 10 years among municipalities commercial business owners and homeowners.
Construction time 20 80 over manual installation manual paver installation.
Structurally picp is a flexible pavement like asphalt.