Porous Ceramic Paving Material

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to a method of constructing a porous, ceramic pavement that is permeable to aqueous fluids and more resistant to acidic rainwater than concrete. The method includes selecting a porous, ceramic paving material having a compressive strength sufficient for a particular use of a surface to be paved. A base material can be selected to serve as a support for the paving material, wherein the base material is permeable to aqueous fluids. The base material is applied to the surface to be paved, and the paving material is positioned on top of the base material to provide a porous, ceramic pavement.

1 . A method of constructing a porous, ceramic pavement comprising
 selecting a porous, ceramic paving material having a compressive strength sufficient for a particular use of a surface to be paved;   selecting a base material to serve as a support for the paving material, wherein the base material is permeable to aqueous fluids;   applying the base material to the surface to be paved; and   positioning the paving material on top of the base material to provide a porous, ceramic pavement.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the paving material is in the form of a module having a shape that provides an added function, wherein the function comprises enhancing structural integrity at each joint formed by adjacent modules, providing a non-slip surface, or providing support for the addition of other structural components unrelated to paving. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the module is interlocking with itself to provide a resistance to in-plane movement, out-of-plane movement, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the base material comprises sand, gravel, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the base material comprises a combination of layers separated by a barrier layer to prevent migration of materials between the combination of layers. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the base material comprises a scaffolding to support the paving material.