Comparison Between Bitumen Road and Concrete Paver Block Road

Abstract: In this paper, the comparative study between bituminous roads (asphalt roads) and concrete paver block roads is presented here with the material composition, durability, cost, maintenance, environment and comfort as the main considerations. Bituminous roads consist of bitumen, sand, and aggregates. They are usually faster and less expensive to build and involve a clean surface to walk or drive on. However, such signs have higher maintenance needs (they tend to have shorter lives, particularly in areas with heavy traffic or extreme weather) and are usually more expensive. Interlocking concrete paver block roads have a high initial construction cost and installation time for this type of road are greater. Another, they last longer meaning less maintenance, they are more cost effective long term. Ecological is that, bituminous road construction emits less carbon than cement road construction, which creates a rise in temperature on the surface of the road which is often referred to as the heat island effect for animals, humans in the urban area. In comparison, concrete paver block roads, while having a carbon footprint that is more than double that of tar in production, reflects more sunlight and are cooler at all times. Choice between bituminous paver block road and concrete paver block road we make taking into consideration many a specific factors like budget, climatic conditions, traffic conditions, level of flexibility desired, and lifespan of road that we want to achieve. An objective comparison of these aspects facilitates the selection of the appropriate road type for sustainable infrastructure planning.