Question

The ICPB type of pavement uses _____________

(a) concrete paver blocks

(b) fly ash

(c) rms

(d) ggbs

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The query is from Design of Road Pavement topic in chapter Valuation, Reports Technical and Design Data of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) concrete paver blocks

Explanation: The ICPB uses mostly interlocking concrete paver blocks for the construction of pavements. Block paving also known as brick paving is a commonly used decorative method of creating a pavement or hardstanding. The main benefit of bricks over other materials is that individual bricks can later be lifted up and replaced. This allows for remedial work to be carried out under the surface of the paving without leaving a lasting mark once the paving bricks have been replaced. Typical areas of use would be for driveways, pavement, patios, town centres, precincts and more commonly in road surfacing. Bricks are typically made of concrete or clay, though other composite materials are also used. Each has its own means of construction. The biggest difference is the way they set hard ready for use. A clay brick has to be fired in a kiln to bake the brick hard.