UNI-GROUP
U.S.A. offers extensive design and installation information for both
traditional and permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICPs), including
design manuals,
specifications,
case studies and
design software. This
information is geared to design professionals and contractors. For
information geared towards the homeowner and do-it-yourself projects, please
contact the local UNI manufacturer in your area through the Find a
Manufacturer link.
For your convenience we've included quick links in the menu to the left for
the most common areas of interest pertaining to design and construction.
Permeable interlocking concrete paver design and construction differs from
that of traditional pavers, so the information is often presented in two
formats for your convenience.
Proper
design and installation is very important to ensure a quality interlocking
concrete pavement that will perform as intended, whether the project is a
heavy-duty industrial shipyard or a pedestrian pathway. Traffic loading is a
critical element in the design of interlocking pavements, and UNI®
pavers feature interlocking shapes that enhance structural strength and
stability. Interlocking concrete pavements are exceptionally durable despite
their attractive appearance.
UNI pavers have been used for major large-scale industrial projects such as
the Port of Tampa, Port of Baltimore and Pier IX Coal Terminal. UNI-GROUP
U.S.A. has also been a leader in permeable interlocking concrete pavements,
with the largest installations to date in the United States, including U.S.
Cellular Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, the New York Mets
stadium, and the Morton Arboretum and Dominican University in Illinois.
With permeable interlocking concrete pavements, you must not only design for
structural loads, but also for the hydraulic component of water entering
into the pavement structure. This requires the services of a professional
engineer or other design professional with experience in hydrology and
hydraulics.
When selecting a contractor for your project, be sure that they have
expertise in the type of project you are designing and preferably are a
certified Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute installer.
For
structural design of interlocking concrete block pavements, UNI-GROUP U.S.A.
offers Lockpave® Pro software, featuring PC-SWMM™ PP software for
hydraulic design of permeable interlocking concrete pavements. Visit our
Software and Video page
for more information.
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have a question you can't find an answer to on our web
site, please click on the Contact Us link above and give us a call or send
us an e-mail. We'll do our best to answer any questions you may have.