The invention relates to blocks equipped with drainage and ventilation functions, block producing method, and multi-layer paving method utilizing these blocks, particularly, by forming interlocking part in each but corresponding sides of the blocks while other upper surface formed with certain size longitudinal chamfering in multiple lines apart from each other by certain width yet another side formed with ventilating channels that penetrate the center of the block unit made of specific material, thus, the interlocking part of a block unit locks with the another block unit that is equivalent in shape and dimension to pave multi-layer block pavement.
Unlike the past, with the improvements of lifestyles and increasing concerns about the environment the beauty aspect of the building structures as been emphasized as well as the environmentally friendly issue. In addition, there are increased concern for more advanced and improved road pavements that demand both the safety and beauty aspect in highways, bus lanes, bicycle lanes, and school zones. Among these paving methods concrete slab, asphalt, and block paving are popular. For the above methods, cement and asphalt are one of the well used materials for paving as well as the building structures.
Referring to
As in detail, the initial step of the conventional road construction method involves leveling and compaction of the subgrade/ground followed by the construction of the subbase. Secondly, blocks are paved on the prepared subbase followed by leveling of the blocks by filling the gaps of the adjacent blocks using cement mortar. Moreover, as mentioned previously, sand bed is formed on the leveled or prepared surface followed by filling the gaps of the adjacent blocks using sand to complete road pavement.
However, with the conventional method, the cost involved with cement mortar application, long term construction period, and vibration and noise due to transverse gaps between the blocks that account for bad drivability resulted as an ineffective solution for road construction purpose. Thus, the conventional block paving method has rather been used widely for sidewalks. However, the adverse weather condition such as frost and frequent heavy load traffic access resulted in further damages to the pavement and severe deformation.
The above conventional methods, in particular, had problems with moisture that normally built up from the lower layers of pavement while the impermeable surface layer stopped the moisture from being evaporated. Since the use of gravel for the base and subbase course, the density of the material used for the lower layers increased due to the compaction, thus, providing poor ventilation and consequently promoting the moisture to remain in the layers. Therefore, although both drainage and sewer channels has been utilized in order to improve the drainage effect of rainwater, these conventional methods were inefficient in conditions such as soft ground and low areas. The costly reinforcement methods for such conditions promoted deterioration of mountains in order to obtain enormous amount of gravel yet resulted in some countries with scarcity of gravel difficult to build roads.
The invention has a purpose to provide solutions to the above problems faced by the conventional methods. Since, the blocks with number of drainage channels and longitudinal grooving provide sound drainage of water and moisture, the multi-layer prevents subsidence of road while maximizing the maintenance period of the pavement. The invention provides blocks equipped with drainage and ventilation function, block producing method, and multi-layer paving method utilizing these blocks.
In addition, since the invention does not require utilization of gravel for lower layers of the pavement, it is unnecessary for deterioration of mountains for obtaining gravel. Therefore, it is highly environmentally friendly to pave multi-layered roads utilizing blocks equipped with drainage and ventilation function.
As a means of achieving the above purpose the invention provides blocks made of certain material, equipped with drainage and ventilation functions, and both sides of the block formed with the first interlocking part and second interlocking part in the opposite but corresponding sides while other two sides without the interlocking part formed with ventilating channels penetrating the center of the block unit.
Other features of the invention include screening step of screening of the impurities from the soil to be used for road construction;
agitating step followed by screening step where mixed soil material is well mixed in a mixing batch;
block forming step where blocks made of soil rock mix component is formed by placing the agitated mix material into a steel mold;
curing step followed by block forming step where the blocks formed are cured in order to produce soil rock based blocks in a certain shape and size while equipping the blocks with drainage and ventilation functions.
Other features of the invention include cement agitating step of mixing concrete based constituents in a mix batch;
After the cement agitating step, the invention provides blocks made of cement material equipped with drainage and ventilation function and its producing method, which includes the producing process of curing and forming cement blocks in a steel mold in order to make the block equipped with ventilation channels and interlocking part in a shape of alphabet letter “S”.
Other features of the invention are about leveling the ground step that involves leveling and compaction of the subgrade/ground;
sand spreading step which involves spreading sandbed in certain thickness on a prepared subgrade/ground;
The first mat applying step which involves covering the sandbed with special mat on a prepared sandbed in the sand spreading step;
soil rock block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part with second soil rock block interlocking part on a prepared mat in the first mat applying step;
The second mat applying step which involves covering the soil rock block surface with another type of special mat;
cement block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of the cement block units on a prepared mat in the second mat applying step.
On the other hand, other features of the invention are about leveling the ground step that involves leveling and compaction of the subgrade/ground;
soil rock block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of the soil rock block units on a prepared subgrade/ground;
asphalt paving step which involves paving on a prepared soil rock block surface with asphalt for providing road construction method utilizing blocks equipped with drainage and ventilation functions.
Other features of the invention are about leveling the ground step that involves leveling and compaction of the subgrade/ground;
gravel spreading step followed by the levelling the ground step, which involves spreading coarse gravel base in a certain thickness with minimized voids and in an uniform manner on a prepared subgrade/ground;
base formation step followed by the gravel spreading step which involves spreading less-coarse gravel base in certain thickness with minimized voids and in an uniform manner on a prepared coarse gravel base;
cement block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of cement blocks on a prepared less-coarse gravel base.
In addition to the above features, the other features of the invention are about levelling the ground step which involves levelling and preparing ground/subgrade;
First mat applying step which involves covering the prepared ground/subgrade with a certain type of special mat;
First subsurface soil rock block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of soil rock block units on a prepared mat in the first mat applying step;
Second mat applying step which involves covering the first soil rock block surface with another type of special mat;
Second subsurface soil rock block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of soil rock block units on a prepared mat in the second mat applying step;
Third mat applying step which involves covering the second subsurface soil rock block surface with another type of special mat;
Cement block paving step which involves continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of cement block units on a prepared mat in the third mat applying step.
The blocks of the invention are paved in multi-layers and equipped with numerous ventilation channels and longitudinal grooving. Thus, the multi-layer structure provides sound drainage of water and moisture while preventing subsidence of road via maximizing the maintenance period of the pavement.
In addition, since the invention does not require utilization of gravel for lower layers of the pavement yet utilize soil rock block for the subsurface layers in a multi-layer construction and utilize cement block as a surface layer, it is unnecessary to deteriorate mountains for obtain gravel.
Therefore, it is highly effective in constructing environmentally friendly roads.
According to the detailed explanation of embodyments in the attached figures, in
In this position, the block (1,1A-N) of the invention is about the first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) in each but corresponding sides of the blocks while other two surfaces formed with longitudinal grooving (5a-n) of certain size in multiple lines apart from each other by certain width.
The invented block (1,1A-N)s can be produced utilizing different materials e.g. concrete, soil, soil rock component, synthetic rock, wood, polyester, polymer, ceramic, rubber, steel, metal, polyurethane, chemi-petrolium compound, and plastic.
On the other hand, invented block (1,1A-N)s are utilized in order to pave roads by interlinking first interlocking part (2) of block (1A) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1B).
The following embodyments of the invention in detail.
As illustrated in
In other words, semi-circular shape of the first projecting section (5) is formed on the upper section of the first interlocking part (2) and first grooved section (6) located below in a semi-circular shape. Moreover, semi-circular shape of second grooved section (7) is formed on the upper section of the second interlocking part (3) and second projecting section (8) located below in a semi-circular shape.
As illustrated in
In other words, semi-circular shape of first projecting section (5) is formed on the upper section of the first interlocking part (2) and first grooved section (6) located below also in a semi-circular shape. Moreover, semi-circular shape of second grooved section (7) is formed on the upper section of the second interlocking part (3) and second projecting section (8) located below also in a semi-circular shape.
Here, like what has been indicated in Table 1, the dimensions of the above block (1,1A-N) varies depending on the strength requirement of the roads.
On the other hand, as outlined in
After the screening step (S11), soil rock agitating step (S12) is followed in order to mix the soil rock based constituents well in a mix batch. In addition, block forming step (S13) followed by soil rock agitating step (S12) is processed in order to form blocks in a steel mold.
The blocks produced in a steel mold during the block forming step (S13), as illustrated in
One of the sample mix ratio of producing the blocks in soil rock agitating step (S12) are; 85 weight % soil, 5 weight % cement, 3 weight % emulsion, 7 weight % water.
If there are insufficient amount of materials such as less than 5 weight % cement and 3 weight % emulsion in the soil rock agitating step (S12), the compressive strength of the block decreases while less emulsion results in reduced impermeable and water resistance effects. On the other hand, if there are more than enough materials mixed such as over 5 weight % cement and 3 weight % emulsion in the soil rock agitating step (S12), the compressive strength of the block increases but the cost rise and elasticity reduces. Therefore, it is recommended to apply specified amount, which is 5 weight % cement and 3 weight % emulsion.
The curing step (S14) includes but not limited to 10 days curing, outdoor, however, prevent the exposure to direct sunlight by covering the blocks with vinyl or textiles and maintaining 60 weight % humidity for 7 days followed by 3 day indoor curing. Moreover, the indoor curing facility must be regulated so that the temperature remains under 70 maximum.
On the other hand, another method of block producing includes but not limited to producing cement blocks, as illustrated in
Furthermore, followed by the block forming step (S22), curing step (S23) is followed in order to cure and produce blocks in a certain size.
The blocks produced in a steel mold during the block forming step (S22), as illustrated in
One of the sample mix ratio of producing the blocks in cement agitating step (S21) is; 42 weight % fine sand, 37 weight % coarse sand, 14 weight % cement, and 7 weight % water.
In addition, in the curing step (S23), blocks are cured under sunlight, however, blocks need frequent watering in order to prevent rapid drying and stiffening. Moreover, temperature change step is provided in order to prevent rapid change of temperature (within 20/h). In addition, temperature regulating step is provided in order to prevent the maximum temperature from rising over 65.
One of the sample road construction method of the invention, as illustrated in
After the paving step (S34) that utilizes subsurface soil rock block (13), second mat applying step (S35) is followed in order to cover the surface of the subsurface soil rock block (13) with another type of special mat (14). After the second mat applying step (S35), cement block paving step (S36) is followed, continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of the cement block (15) on a prepared second mat (14).
Here, the thickness of the sandbed (11) in the sand spreading step (S32) is about 20 mm ˜50 mm. In addition, the special type of mat in the first mat applying step (S33) and second mat applying step (S35) is PAT MAT (11) made of materials such as polyester, polymer, nylon, synthetic textile (made of material with reasonable drainage and ventilation effect).
Furthermore, the above subsurface (13) in the subsurface soil rock block paving step (S34) includes base, subbase, and anti-frost layer.
One of the sample road paving methods in subsurface soil rock block paving step (S34) and cement block paving step (S36) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat (12). In other words, to insert first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second grooved section (7) of the block (1A), the first grooved section (6) below first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) interlinks with second projecting section (8) of the other block (1A). Therefore, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw-type. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) have adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
Therefore, the water is passed through the gaps of the blocks (1,1A-1N) via passed through the channels formed by adjoining block (1,1A-1N) units and so water passes through the channels provided by the ventilation channel (4a-n) while air circulates.
One of the sample road paving methods in subsurface soil rock block paving step (S34) and cement block paving step (S36) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat (12). while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U”, which is also a channel of grooving (5a-n).
Therefore, to insert first projecting section (6) of block (1B) with second grooved section (8) of block (1A), the first grooved section (7) below first projecting section (6) interlinks with second projecting section (9) of the other block (1A). Since, the first interlocking part (2) interlinks with the second interlocking part (3) of the block (1,1A-1N) units, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw-type. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) have adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
The blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U” of the block units meets with each other to form a long channel of grooving (5a-n). These grooving (5a-n) will make the road surface look with numerous longitudinal grooved lines.
Therefore, in a heavy rain or flooding condition, the rainwater flows through the channels provided by the grooving (5a-n) and passed through the ventilation channel (4a-n) formed between the adjoining blocks (1,1A-1N).
Second sample road construction method of the invention, as illustrated in
Moreover, after the subsurface soil rock block paving step (S42), asphalt paving step (S43) is proceeded to pave asphalt surface on soil rock block surface.
One of the sample road paving methods in subsurface soil rock block paving step (S42) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat (12). In other words, to insert first projecting section (5) of block (1B) with second grooved section (7) of block (1A), the first grooved part (6) below first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) interlinks with second projecting section (8) of the other block (1A). Therefore, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
Therefore, the water is passed through the gaps of the blocks (1,1A-1N) via passed through the channels formed by adjoining block (1,1A-1N) units and so water passes through the channels provided by the ventilation channel (4a-n) while air circulates.
One of the sample road paving methods in subsurface soil rock block paving step (S42) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat. while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U”, which is also a channel of grooving (5a-n).
Therefore, to insert first projecting section (6) of block (1B) with second grooved section (8) of block (1A), the first grooved part (7) below first projecting section (6) of interlinks with second projecting section (9) of the other block (1A). Since, the first interlocking part (2) interlinks with the second interlocking part (3) of the block (1,1A-1N) units, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw type. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
The blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U” of the block units meets with each other to form a long channel of grooving (5a-n). These grooving (5a-n) will make the road surface look with numerous longitudinal lines.
Therefore, in a heavy rain or flooding condition, the rainwater flows in channels provided by the grooving (5a-n) and passed through the ventilation channel (4a-n) formed between the adjoining blocks (1,1A-1N).
The third sample road construction method of the invention, as illustrated in
One of the sample road paving methods in cement block paving step (S54) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat. In other words, to insert first projecting section (5) of block (1B) with second grooved section (7) of block (1A), the first grooved part (6) below first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) interlinks with second projecting section (8) of the other block (1A). Therefore, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
Therefore, the water is passed through the gaps of the blocks (1,1A-1N) and passed through the channels formed by adjoining block (1,1A-1N) units while pass through the channels provided by the ventilation channel (4a-n) and provide air circulation.
One of the sample road paving methods in cement block paving step (S54) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat. while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U”, which is also a channel of grooving (5a-n).
Therefore, to insert first projecting section (6) of block (1B) with second grooved section (9) of block (1A), the first grooved part (7) below first projecting section (8) of interlinks with second projecting section (9) of the other block (1A). Since, the first interlocking part (2) interlinks with the second interlocking part (3) of the block (1,1A-1N) units, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw type. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
The blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U” of the block units meets with each other to form a long channel of grooving (5a-n). These grooving (5a-n) will make the road surface look with numerous longitudinal lines.
Therefore, in a heavy rain or flooding condition, the rainwater flows in channels provided by the grooving (5a-n) and passed through the ventilation channel (4a-n) formed between the adjoining blocks (1,1A-1N).
Fourth sample road construction method of the invention, as illustrated in
After the first subsurface soil rock block paving step (S63), second mat applying step (S64) is proceeded in order to cover the surface of the soil rock block (13) with another type of special mat (14). After the second mat applying step (S64), second subsurface soil rock block paving step (S65) is proceeded and continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of the soil rock block (13) on a prepared second mat (14). Then, after second subsurface soil rock block paving step (S65), third mat applying step (S66) is proceeded in order to cover the surface of the soil rock block (13) with another type of special mat (14). After the thied mat applying step (S66), cement block paving step (S67) is proceeded and continually interlinking first interlocking part to second interlocking part of the cement block (15) on a prepared third mat (14).
In addition, the special type of mat (12) in first mat applying step (S62), second mat applying step (S64), and third mat applying step (S66) is PAT MAT (11) made of materials such as polyester, polymer, nylon, synthetic textile (made of material with reasonable drainage and ventilation effect).
One of the sample road paving methods in first soil rock block paving step (S63), second soil rock block paving step (S65), and cement block paving step (S67) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat. In other block (1B) with second grooved section (7) of block (1A), the first grooved part (6) below first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) interlinks with second projecting section (8) of the other block (1A). Therefore, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
Therefore, the water is passed through the gaps of the blocks (1,1A-1N) and passed through the channels formed by adjoining block (1,1A-1N) units while pass through the channels provided by the ventilation channel (4a-n) and provide air circulation.
One of the sample road paving methods in first soil rock block paving step (S63), second soil rock block paving step (S65), and cement block paving step (S67) involves interlinking blocks (1,1A-1N) such as first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with second interlocking part (3) of block (1A) on a mat. while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U”, which is also a channel of grooving (5a-n).
Therefore, to insert first projecting section (5) of first interlocking part (2) of block (1B) with first grooved section (7) of block (1A), the first grooved part (7) below first projecting section (5) of interlinks with second projecting section (9) of the other block (1A). Since, the first interlocking part (2) interlinks with the second interlocking part (3) of the block (1,1A-1N) units, the overall shape of the interlocked blocks are solid structure like a screw type. Moreover, while the blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other the remaining two sides without first interlocking part (2) and second interlocking part (3) has adjoining ventilation channels (4a-n) that creates a channel to drain the rainwater.
The blocks (1,1A-1N) are continually interlocked to each other and the side dimensions of the blocks are equal, thus, providing longitudinal lines shaped letter “U” of the block units meets with each other to form a long channel of grooving (5a-n). These grooving (5a-n) will make the road surface look with numerous longitudinal lines.
Therefore, in a heavy rain or flooding condition, the rainwater flows in channels provided by the grooving (5a-n) and passed through the ventilation channel (4a-n) formed between the adjoining blocks (1,1A-1N).
On the other hand, another embodyment of the invention add color to its blocks (1,1A-N) prior to be utilized on roads.
Therefore, according to the invention, roads with ventilation function can be paved to treat subterranean water, surface water, and reduce moisture. The blocks equipped with load distribution function prevents partial subsidence and roads from sinking. In addition, the gaps or joints between the blocks does not require mortar or sand filled, thus, it reduce cost and permanent drainage life. The blocks also enable flexible repair condition in the event of electricity, sewer, and telecommunication additions since blocks can be pulled out of the place and replaced back to its original position.
Furthermore, the sound drainage function of the blocks utilized on the road surface prevents hydroplaning, thus, ensures safety on roads. The blocks with drainage channels also reduces noise by absorbing and passing the sound through the lower layer. The grooving increase tire traction and prevent skidding. The blocks also create beautiful city atmosphere by adding color to its roads while decreasing temperature during hot summer season.
Therefore, as illustrated in
Unlike the past, with the improvements of lifestyles and increasing concerns about the environment the beauty aspect of the building structures as been emphasized as well as the environmentally friendly issue. In addition, there are increased concern for more advanced and improved road pavements demanding both the safety and beauty aspect in highways, bus lanes, bicycle lanes, and school zones. Among these paving methods concrete slab, asphalt, and block paving are popular. For the above methods, cement and asphalt are one of the well used materials for paving as well as the building structures.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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10-2007-0044396 | May 2007 | KR | national |
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PCT/KR2007/002366 | 5/15/2007 | WO | 00 | 11/6/2009 |