Evaluation of interlocking block pavement performance under varying construction conditions by model chamber tests

IF 6.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Case Studies in Construction Materials Pub Date : 2024-12-03 DOI:10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e04067
Inhyun Kim, Choong-Ki Chung, Jung-Hyun Ryu
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As the demand for interlocking block pavements (IBPs) grows to accommodate diverse traffic loads, it is crucial to comprehensively understand how construction conditions, such as block thickness, joint width, and bedding thickness, affect IBP performance. This study addresses these factors through a series of repeated loading tests on model IBPs constructed with bedding thicknesses of 30, 50, and 80 mm and joint widths of 5 and 8 mm for 100 mm-thick general blocks, and bedding thicknesses of 50, 80, and 110 mm with a joint width of 5 mm for 160 mm-thick heavy-duty blocks. The performance of IBPs was evaluated based on deflection resistance, load-dispersion ability, and interlocking effect, the latter being assessed through the relative deflection of adjoining blocks, a key mechanism for load resistance in IBPs. The results demonstrated that an enhanced interlocking effect was achievable with a bedding thickness of 50 mm and a joint width of 5 mm for general blocks. Additionally, heavy-duty blocks required an increased bedding thickness of 80 mm to achieve greater interlocking. Under these conditions, the blocks rotated sufficiently to produce an arching effect and higher relative deflection. Conversely, IBPs constructed under inadequate conditions exhibited rutting failures, with a maximum block uplift of 0.374 mm due to excessive stress transmission to the base and bedding sand migration. Finally, the elastic modulus, estimated from transmitted stress, reached higher values of 5417.06 and 2075.45 MPa for general and heavy-duty blocks, respectively, under optimal construction conditions. This study highlights the importance of construction factors in ensuring IBP performance and suggests that both deflection and interlocking effect should be considered key performance indicators.
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期刊介绍: Case Studies in Construction Materials provides a forum for the rapid publication of short, structured Case Studies on construction materials. In addition, the journal also publishes related Short Communications, Full length research article and Comprehensive review papers (by invitation). The journal will provide an essential compendium of case studies for practicing engineers, designers, researchers and other practitioners who are interested in all aspects construction materials. The journal will publish new and novel case studies, but will also provide a forum for the publication of high quality descriptions of classic construction material problems and solutions.
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