Questions and Answers
Who were the first group in history to widely use segmental pavers?
What material was used for paving in the Netherlands around 1000 AD?
Clay Brick
What developed in the 1950s?
Concrete pavers
What year did concrete paver production machines first begin operating in North America?
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Interlocking concrete paving systems (ICPS) are flexible.
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What is the uppermost layer of an ICPS?
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What is the layer that pavers set on?
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What layer supports the pavers and bedding?
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What is the layer below the base?
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What borders the layers of an ICPS?
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What separates the layers in an ICPS?
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___________ interlock - load is absorbed by bedding sand. Failure happens when this is displaced.
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_____________ interlock - load is absorbed by bedding sand and surrounding pavers. Failure happens when wide/open joints allow pavers to twist.
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_____________ interlock - load is absorbed by adjoining pavers. Failure happens when pavers can slide across bedding.
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What factors affect interlock?
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What is the governing document for the four-point safety system?
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What does the four-point safety system include?
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What are some common hazards?
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What is OSHA's Hierarchy of Control?
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What PPE is recommended for silica dust exposure?
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What topics should be included in Toolbox Talks/Tailgate Safety Meetings?
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What are the components of a Job Jacket?
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The Job Jacket is held by the site foreman.
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How far should perimeter stakes be placed outside of the excavation?
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By what percent does soil enlarge in volume when excavated?
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What is the minimum recommended slope away from buildings?
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What is the flow of materials, starting at the site access point?
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What is the optimal crew size for paving?
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When laying pavers, should workers bend or kneel and why?
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How is soil gradation measured?
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What is the smallest sieve size?
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What are the three USDA soil particle types?
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What are the properties of clay soil?
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Using the Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes, what material is acceptable for base?
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What does a 'patty test' for soil evaluate?
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What does a soft and easily breaking 'patty test' indicate?
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What does a 'shake test' for soil evaluate?
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What does it mean if water comes to the surface during a shake test?
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What does a 'snake test' for soil evaluate?
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What does a 'snake test' produce?
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Study Notes
Historical Usage
- Romans were the first to widely use segmental pavers in history.
- Around 1000 AD, clay bricks became common for paving in the Netherlands.
- Concrete pavers were developed in the 1950s.
Evolution of Paving Technology
- Concrete paver production machines began operating in North America in 1973.
Interlocking Concrete Paving Systems (ICPS)
- ICPS are classified as flexible systems.
- The uppermost layer consists of pavers with joint sand.
- Pavers are set on a bedding layer made of sand.
- The base layer is composed of compacted aggregate supporting the pavers and bedding.
- A sub-base layer exists below the base, also compacted.
- Edge restraints are used to border the layers and provide stability.
- Geotextiles are used to separate different layers within the paving system.
Load Transfer and Interlock Types
- Vertical interlock: Load is absorbed by bedding sand, failure occurs when sand is displaced.
- Rotational interlock: Load is shared between bedding sand and surrounding pavers, failure happens when wide joints allow twisting.
- Horizontal interlock: Load is transferred between adjoining pavers, failure occurs when pavers slide across bedding.
Factors Affecting Paver Interlock
- Influential factors include paver thickness, laying pattern, joint width, edge restraints, and paver shape and size.
Safety Measures and Compliance
- The governing document for safety systems is OSHA bulletin 2209-02R from 2005.
- The four-point safety system comprises Management Commitment, worksite hazard analysis, hazard prevention, and training.
- Common hazards include heat, eye impact, vibration, hearing damage, and silica dust exposure.
OSHA Standards
- The OSHA Hierarchy of Control consists of elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- PPE for silica dust exposure includes N95 masks, half-face respirators, and respirators with an assigned protection factor above 10.
Meeting and Documentation Protocols
- Toolbox Talks/Tailgate Safety Meetings cover OSHA Log 300, safety inspection findings, accident investigations, and Cal/OSHA Safety Orders (Title 8).
- The Job Jacket includes a proposal, drawings, maps, job sheets, daily time sheets, and job quantity sheets.
- The Job Jacket is maintained in the office, not held by the site foreman, with copies provided as necessary.
Excavation and Soil Properties
- Perimeter stakes should be set 12 inches outside the excavation.
- Excavated soil volume increases by 20-30%.
- A minimum slope of 1.5% (or 3/16" per foot) is recommended away from buildings.
Material Flow and Crew Size
- Typical material flow sequence: completed paving, joint filling, paver compaction, laying, screeding bedding, bedding stockpiling, and base compaction.
- Optimal crew size for paving tasks is between 2-5 persons.
Worker Ergonomics
- Workers should bend while laying pavers to achieve a greater range of motion and reduce physical strain.
Soil Analysis and Classification
- Soil gradation is measured using a series of circular sieves with decreasing screen sizes.
- The smallest sieve size is rated at 200.
- Three USDA soil particle types are sand, silt, and clay.
- Clay soil retains moisture, drains slowly, and requires more compaction.
- Acceptable base material, according to the Standard Classification of Soils, is well-graded gravel with minimal fines.
Water Retention and Test Methods
- A 'patty test' evaluates soil's water holding capacity.
- A soft and easily broken patty indicates soil with high sand or silt content.
- A 'shake test' assesses shock absorption, with water surfacing indicating high sand content.
- A 'snake test' evaluates clay content; successful tests produce long, continuous strands.
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