Comparison Between Cement Concrete Road and Concrete Paver Block

Abstract: The use of proper pavement types has a great effect on expedience, sustainability, and economy of land transportations facilities. The study is aimed at comparing CC-Roads (Cement Concrete Roads) and CPB-Roads (Concrete Paver Block Roads) with respect to construction practices, constituent materials, structural performance, cost consideration, maintenance aspects, environmental issues and aesthetic appearance. Due to higher compressive strength and other properties, cement concrete roads in areas with heavy traffic loads, it is used, however, they also have longer construction period and initial cost. In contrast, roads constructed with concrete paver blocks made up of interlocking pre-cast units could be installed fast, is easier to maintain and it is more flexible to design and are more appropriate for use in urban or semi-urban areas with low to medium traffic. Furthermore, the drainage potential, recyclability and carbon footprint are taken into account providing a comprehensive comparison of both technologies. The results presented resulting useful for urban planners, civil engineers and decision -- makers to make informed choices in road construction projects, based on certain site conditions and performance parameters. In general, the cement concrete road is built beyond or within the village limit. But inside the village portion are the concrete paver blocks. It is observed that the cost of cement concrete road is very high compared to concrete paver. In the present study we are compared between cement concrete road and concrete paver blocks