Abstract
Interlocking Paving Blocks (IPB) are, nowadays, a widely used construction material. As a result of the surge in demand for IPBs, alternative materials have been investigated to be used for IPBs. This study investigated the strength and durability characteristics (compressive strength, split tensile strength, density, water absorption, skid resistance, and abrasion resistance) of IPBs in the presence of (waste materials) crumb rubber (CR) and coconut coir fibers (CCF). Both compressive and split tensile strength increased in the presence of CCF to a certain extent. CR-based IPBs showcased an increase in skid resistance that satisfied both SLS 1425 and BS EN 1338 specifications. Abrasion depths of CR-based and CCF-based samples show a comparable increase in values when the respective fraction (CR or CCF) increases. Therefore, this research fills the knowledge gap, highlighting the importance of incorporating waste materials (CR and CCF) for the IPB industry rather than open dumping.
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