Comparison Between Concrete Paver Block Road and Red Brick Laying Road

Abstract

The concrete pavers offer durability and ease of maintenance, while red bricks provide a more aesthetic and potentially higher durability in certain conditions but require making more labour concrete pavers block are knownfortheirstrengthandresistancetowearandtear,makingthemsuitableforlowvolumetrafficareas.The colour ofconcretepavers can fade over time especially if exposed to harsh weather conditions. Somefind the appearanceofconcrete paverarelessappealingthantraditionalbrick.Redbricksareknownfortheir strength and durability especially when fired at higher temperatures. The natural clay used in making bricks provides a durable and long-lasting colour that is less prone to fading. Bricks are made from natural materials and are sustainable options. Brickspavers require, moremaintenancesuch as cleaning and sealing to preventstaining and deterioration. For durability ease of installation cost-effectiveness, and variety of colours and shapes especially in low-traffic areas.

Introduction

In road construction, selecting the right paving material is crucial for durability, aesthetics, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness. Concrete paver blocks and red bricks are commonly used, especially in developing and semi-urban areas.

Concrete Paver Blocks are precast concrete units that interlock, offering high compressive strength, weather resistance, easy installation, and design flexibility. They are ideal for pavements, driveways, and parking lots and allow aesthetic customization.

Red Bricks, made from fired clay, have a natural look and provide thermal insulation. Though environmentally friendly and visually appealing, they require more labor to install and are more prone to weathering and erosion.

A comparative study of both materials is important for sustainable infrastructure, influencing durability, maintenance costs, and environmental impact.

Literature Review highlights:

• The development of concrete paver blocks in India since the 1970s.

• Strength tests for paver blocks can be done non-destructively.

• Cement content and water ratio affect block strength.

• Use of waste materials (e.g., recycled plastics) and mining by-products can improve concrete properties without compromising quality.

Construction Methodology:

• Both require thorough site preparation, excavation, grading, and sub-base layers.

• Concrete paver blocks use granular sub-bases and sand bedding for interlocking.

• Red bricks often use mortar or mud layers and may be laid directly on compacted soil.

• Paver blocks are manually arranged with sand-filled joints and compacted.

• Red bricks are laid in layers with mortar and compacted; curing time is longer.

Tests and Results:

• Paver blocks show higher compressive strength (~29.5 N/mm²) than red bricks (~10.45 N/mm²).

• Water absorption is significantly lower in paver blocks (~1.9%) compared to red bricks (~11.12%), indicating better durability.

• Dimension tolerances are tighter in paver blocks.

• Efflorescence (white salt deposits) is slight in both.

• Cost-wise, red bricks are cheaper per unit but more expensive per square meter due to thicker layers needed; paver blocks cost Rs 8,500-9,500/m² versus Rs 300-600/m² for red brick roads.

Conclusion

Concrete paver blocks and red bricks are both commonly used materials in road construction, each offering distinctadvantagesanddisadvantagesdependingontheirapplicationandenvironmentalconditions.Concrete paver blocksare made of interlockingunitscomposedof a mixture ofcement, sand, and aggregates, designed for seamless assembly. They are knownfor their exceptionaldurability, resistance to cracking, and capacity to withstand heavy loads and harsh weather conditions. The design of these blocks promotes better water drainage,as the gaps between them enhance permeability, reducing water accumulation and erosion. Additionally, individual blocks can be easily removed and replaced without disturbing the entire surface, making maintenance andrepairsmorecost-effectiveandefficient.Incontrast,redbrickroads, oftenlaidintraditional herringboneor basketweavepatterns,offeravisually attractive, rusticlook. Constructedfromfiredclay,red bricksarevalued fortheirstrengthanddurability,althoughtheymaynotprovidethesamelong-termresilienceasconcrete.They can be prone to cracking under heavy traffic or pressure, especially in areas with extreme temperature fluctuations. Maintaining red brick roads can be labour-intensive, as replacing a damaged brick often requires theremovalandre installation ofseveral sections, whichcanbebothtime-consumingandcostly.However,red bricks are regarded as more environmentally friendly, being made from natural materials and having a lower carbonfootprintcompared toconcretepavers. Inconclusion, whileconcretepaver blocksarebettersuitedfor high-traffic, heavy-duty roads due to their strength and ease of maintenance, red bricks offer aesthetic and ecological benefits but may require more extensive upkeep.

References

[1] MohanD.M,Vignesh,Theutilizationofplasticbagsinpavementblocks.Volume:119,No15,1407-1415 ISSN: 1314-3395. ,(2018) [2] V.Natraj“Theapplicationofdiscardedplasticsasapartialreplacementforcoarseaggregateinconcrete blocks, ISSN:0994-5645, Vol:08, Issue:12, June (2015). [3] JoelSanthosh.RavikantTalluri.ManufacturingInterlockingConcretePavingBlockswithFlyAshandGlass Powder. InternationalJournal ofCivil Engineering and Technology, ISSN:55-64,Vol:06, Issue:04 (2015). [4] R.L.Rame,Recycledplasticsusedascoarseaggregateforconstructionalconcrete,projectreferenceno 37S1114, ISSN:2319-8753, Vol:02, Issue:03, March (2013). [5] GaneshTapkire.SatishParihar.PramodPatil.Hemra,R.Kumavat,RecycledPlasticintegratedintoConcrete PaverBlock.InternationalJournalofResearchinEngineeringandTechnology,ISSN:2321-7308:Vol.3,Issue09, (2014). [6] B.Shanmugavalli,B.EswaraMoorthy,TherecyclingofPlasticWasteinPaverBlocks,ISSN:2278-0181:Vol.6 Issue 02, February-(2017). [7] RaghatateAtulM,Theincorporationofplasticinconcretetoimproveitsproperties,ISSN2249–8974 IJAERS/Vol. I/ Issue III/April-June, 2012/109-111 [8] PraveenMathewetal,Theapplicationofplasticbagsinconcreteblocks,LiteratureReview,Volume2,Issue 6 JETIR ISSN-2349-5162. June (2015). [9] PoojaBhatia,NupoorDewanganetal.“Paverblocksproducedfromrecycledplastic-bondedsand”Journalof Environmental Engineering and its Scope. Volume-2. Issue-2 2019. [10] AvinashGB,RojaAPetal.“Theintegrationofwasteplasticinthecreationofpaverblocks”International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 6, June 2019. [11] AnusuriUM,L.Srinuswamyetal.“Experimentalstudyonemployingplasticwasteinthemanufacturingof paver blocks” International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Volume:02/Issue:08/August-2020. [12] MohammadA,NehaPetal.“Theapplicationofwasteplasticinpaverblocks”InternationalResearch Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 07 Issue: 07, July 2020. [13] AartiGhude,RamKantetal.“Theutilizationofwasteplasticinpaverblocks”IJARIIE-ISSN(O),Vol-5Issue2 2019. [14] https://www.dw.com/en/plastic-waste-is-a-global-problem/av-44086260 [15] https://www. hindustantimes. com/india-news/putting-plastic-waste-to-use/story- uVW68ddZRv1q4V0eR15HfO. html

Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Abhishek Kumar, Lavlesh Pal, Sobhit Kumar, Aman Yadav, Km. Moni, Rukmini Kumari, Mo. Sahban Khan, Satyam Singh. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.