Building knowledge and connections
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Interlocking concrete pavers (ICP) have the ability to spread applied loads via the interlock between each unit. This means that the surface does not respond structurally as single pavers but as a composite paved surface. This structural characteristic of ICP allows the design method for these pavements to be based on flexible pavement design. In this course, we examine the ASCE and ICPI structural design methods for ICP and review examples using different soil strengths/stiffnesses and traffic uses. Finally, we survey the design and construction support material and software available from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.
Presented by David R. Smith on behalf of ICPI.
This course is ONLINE: SELF-PACED. Experience it on your own schedule, at your convenience.
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Name: David R. Smith
Title: Technical Director, ICPI
Since building his first project in 1977, David R. Smith has worked with civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and contractors on the design, construction, and maintenance of interlocking concrete pavements (ICP). Besides publishing dozens of articles, peer-reviewed technical papers, guide specifications, and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Tech Spec technical bulletins, Mr. Smith has coauthored student and instructor manuals for contractor courses, taught these courses, and created and presented many continuing education programs. In addition, he has authored three design idea books from Schiffer Publishing. He was editor from 1994 to 2018 of the quarterly Interlock Design magazine (circ. 17,000) featuring ICP projects. Since 1988, Mr. Smith has written or revised several product standards and test methods through membership in ASTM. He also serves as chair of the Small Element Pavement Technologists.
