Handbook on Concrete Block Paving

• Main Author: Mampearachchi, Wasantha (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Engineering geology.; Engineering-Geology.; Foundations.; Hydraulics.; Structural materials.; Buildings-Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Building materials.; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics.; Structural Materials.; Building Construction and Design.; Building Materials.
• Physical Description: XVII, 94 p. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811384172
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-8417-2

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.