Thursday 2 December 2010

pavement in London

I was lucky enough on my way to the tutorial with Peter on Monday to come across
a section through a pavement in one to one. 














 I was also told that the reason for the layer of concrete underneath the pavement is 
to prevent the asphalt from "moving" , it basically holds the road in place. 


There is also a stone piece - kerb, which sits along the edge of tarmac, beyond its depth - 
this kerb is then held in place by the said concrete strip underneath pavement. 


Under asphalt is a fair layer of rubble from building demolitions. 
Under the pavement concrete strip are services in "soft soil, sand. 
On top of the concrete strip is sand and pavement tiles. 




The recommendation for adding a layer of pavement of top of existing tarmac was to anchor the pavement 
into the road, so that it does not slide on it. 
Basically cut the tarmac short and add layer of tiles. 


Considering an easy way of providing pavement network to Los Lamas just got a bit more difficult. 
DYI and buldozing roads dont go hand in hand. 
Perhaps I could start with the unpaved roads.

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