Factors which were considered and a summary of research which was undertaken in the preparation of, ma20 - 1986: specification for concrete segmental paving units, by the concrete masonry association of Australia

Interlocking concrete segmental pavements rely, to a large extent, on the quality of the pavers from which they were built. In order to ensure that a quality of pavers appropriate to the design task is specified and manufactured, the concrete masonry association of Australia embarked on a three year research program to produce a specification for pavers which would be appropriate for Australian conditions. This paper summarises the major decisions taken during the process of writing, ma20 - 1986 specification for concrete segmental paving units, and highlights those areas of research which led to those decisions being taken. The specification documented ma20 is appended to the paper (a).