Interlocking concrete pavements: then and now

This paper briefly summarises the historical development of block paving - whether it be concrete, stone or wood - as a pavement surfacing material. The reasons for the late development of the concrete paver are explained in terms of the traditional use of stone and wood and the late development of concrete as a pavement material generally. The development of interlocking concrete pavements in Australia over the last ten years is briefly summarised and some questions proposed that may still need to be addressed and adequately answered (a).