NEW! ICPI Design Professional Update - (February 2009) A quarterly update on the latest news on interlocking concrete pavements, specifically for design professionals.
Seneca College TRCA 2007 Report - Research on permeable interlocking concrete pavements by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority shows significant reduction of runoffs and pollutants.
Click here to download the report. This research project was featured in the
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine.
Are concrete pavers and wheelchairs compatible? Read the latest
research study and
recommendations to the US Access Board from the University of Pittsburgh regarding the design of pavers. These have been sent to the US Access Board for consideration in the development of ADA draft design guidelines for the public right-of-way.
Resources for Design Professionals: My project is... - Obtain specifications, detail drawings, and other ICPI resources by applications. As a genuine time saver, this section takes you to the technical issues you need to address for each application. All resources can be downloaded for immediate editing and use in your projects.
Note:
drawings are downloaded as pdf files.
Specs & Details - Lists more than 30 guide specifications and 70+ detail drawings. They are presented by product and application. Specs are available in Microsoft Word for US and Canadian specifiers.
Note: drawings can be downloaded as dwg and wmf files.
Tech Specs - ICPI series of technical bulletins on many aspects of segmental concrete pavement. ICPI published new bulletins annually and updates existing ones with the latest developments. The bulletins can be downloaded at no charge for use in your project files.
Publications Catalog - All ICPI publications are available via shopping cart and credit card purchasing through our secure server. Publications are avalable to licensed architects, landscape architects, and engineers, at ICPI member prices. These are 25% to 30% lower than retail prices.
Idea Gallery - provides you with pictures of great projects paved with all types of segmental concrete pavement. Generate design ideas and use it to show the possibilities to clients. Many of the pictures are from ICPI's popular idea book,
Patios, Driveways, and Plazas - The Pattern Language of Concrete Pavers.
LEED® Summaries for Points Earned Using Segmental Concrete Pavement
United States Canada
Publications
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New! Construction Tolerances and Recommendations Guide
This handy guide conveniently summarizes industry recommendations for typical interlocking concrete pavements.
Permeable Pavement Comparison GuideThe Permeable Pavement Comparison Guide compares the similarities and differences among permeable pavement types (permeable interlocking concrete pavement, pervious concrete and porous asphalt)
Project Profiles - Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement 12-page color brochure showcases eight permeable interlocking concrete pavement projects across North America. The profiles demonstrate that permeable pavers work in practically every climate and soils, addressing local, state and national mandates to reduce runoff and water pollution.
North Bay Ontario - A Case Study in City Design - 8-page color brochure reveiws the construction of concrete paver streets and sidewalks in North Bay, Ontario. A summary of an engineering study of the performance of the streets after eight years of use.
Case Study in Engineered Interlocking Concrete Pavement-Hong Kong Airport - 12-page color brochure reviews design and construction of the Hong Kong International Airport, representing the largest single airfield installation of interlocking concrete pavement using state-of-the-art design and construction.
Design Excellence at Intrawest Resorts - 4-page color brochure explains how concrete pavers enhance the village concept that organizes transportation, housing and retail activity at Intrawest's successful resorts. The story focuses on village master planner and landscape architect Eldon Beck and how concrete pavers enhance and enliven his design concept.
Enhancing Urban Character with Interlocking Concrete Pavement12-page color brochure illustrating how urban places can be enhanced with concrete pavers-streets, sidewalks, parks, zoos, stadiums, business and historic districts.
