ICPI Interlock Design Issue 3 2018

 KNOWLEDGE base InterlockDesign.org 21 SUMMER 2018 ® esign interloc ICPI Launches Free Concrete Paver Continuing Education Courses for Designers T he Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) launched free continuing education courses on concrete pavers hosted online by AEC Daily, one of the largest sources of continuing education for design professionals. The three new courses are approved by AIA/CES and ASLA/CES for continuing education credits towards professional licensure. A brief description of each program follows. Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways Interlocking concrete pavers (ICP) spread applied loads via interlock among units. The surface shares applied wheel loads as a composite rather than as individual units. This structural behavior enables application of flexible pavement design methods. This course instructs the user on how to apply the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 58-16 national design standard on ICP structural design as well as ICPI Tech Spec 4, also on structural design which includes rigid pavement design. The course also provides design examples using different soils, traffic loads and pavement materials. In addition, it notes structural design and life cycle cost analysis software available from ICPI. This 77-slide presentation counts for 1.25 CE units. Inspection of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Systems There are many steps required to ensure a well-executed PICP project and this course establishes the minimum requirements for construction inspection. It addresses preconstruction meeting details, requirements for submittals and site inspection points from project start to completion. Various testing methods and inspection criteria are presented while stressing the importance of having an ICPI-trained contractor on the job site. The presentation was developed from ICPI member contractor, staff and consultant expertise on PICP construction. This 53-slide presentation counts for 1.0 continuing education credit.