A review of research into concrete segmental pavers in Australia

This paper reviews the progress that has been made in Australia in research in the design and specification of trafficked interlocking concrete segmental pavements. The paper begins by summarising tests designed to explore the response of block pavements to traffic. These include accelerated trafficking tests, field trials of actual pavements and falling weight deflectometer evaluations. Next, tests designed to delineate such intrinsic surface characteristics as skid resistance, noise generation and colour are reviewed. Finally, a brief overview of the evolution of design procedures for both roads and industrial hardstandings is presented (a).