Abstract
In block pavement for roadways, only a block type with a size of 10×20cm is usually used. However, block dimension and shape should be determined in terms of structural integrity and improvement of environmental scenery of road. The aim of this study is to examine the applicability of relatively large size blocks to roadway pavements based on the experimental results obtained by using a traffic load simulator which simulates moving wheel on pavement. In this study, the effects of size and thickness of block and type of base course on deflection and stress of pavement were investigated. Furthermore, the experimental results were confirmed by simulations using a finite element model.
