Compressive strength of interlocking concrete pavement block influenced by admixtures

Abstract

The interlocking concrete pavement blocks are quite commonly used to construct the pedestrian walkways and parking lots of transport infrastructure. Such blocks need adequate compressive strength to withstand the design live loads. In this paper, the influence of admixtures on the compressive strength of the blocks are studied through a series of laboratory investigations. The M35 grade of concrete conforming to the Indian Standard code of practice has been used with a standard superplasticizer as admixtures added at specified weights. The study implied that the use of admixtures alters the compressive strength of concrete blocks significantly.