Paver Block
Precast concrete blocks for paving — M30 to M40, thickness 60-100 mm depending on traffic load.
Paver blocks (concrete pavers) are precast concrete blocks for paving — used for footpaths, plazas, parking lots, and access roads. Per IS 15658:2023, paver blocks must achieve compressive strength M30-M40 minimum, water absorption ≤ 6%, and dimensional accuracy ±2 mm. Standard sizes: rectangular 200 × 100 × 60-100 mm (most common); square 200 × 200; specialty hexagonal, S-shape, and decorative profiles. Major Indian manufacturers: Topworth, Surya, Spectro, Ultratech Pavers, regional manufacturers.
Thicknesses by use: (1) Footpath / pedestrian areas: 60 mm. (2) Parking and light vehicle areas: 80 mm. (3) Access roads with light commercial: 100 mm. (4) Heavy vehicle areas (truck terminals, ports): 120 mm. Cost: ₹35-65/sqft for typical 60 mm pavers; ₹45-85/sqft for 80 mm; ₹55-100/sqft for 100 mm. Includes laying labour and bedding sand.
Design considerations: (a) Subgrade preparation — adequate compaction (>95% MDD per IRC SP 84). (b) Sub-base layer — granular material 100-150 mm; provides drainage and load distribution. (c) Bedding sand — fine sand 25-40 mm; allows minor pavers movement under load. (d) Laying pattern — herringbone (best for vehicle areas), running bond (footpaths), or specialty patterns. (e) Edge restraint — kerb stones or concrete edge prevents lateral movement of pavers. (f) Joint filling sand — fine sand swept into joints after laying. The most-overlooked aspect of Indian paver block construction: edge restraint. Without proper kerb at edges, pavers shift outward under vehicle traffic causing settlement and spreading. Always specify kerb or concrete edge restraint.
- Footpaths and pedestrian plazas
- Parking lots and access roads
- Truck terminals and port areas (heavy-duty)
- Decorative landscaping in residential and commercial
- Highway service areas and rest stops