Double Walled Permeable Paver for Load and Water Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for interconnectable double walled water permeable modular pavers that can form surfaces for high traffic areas, manage water dissemination, allow grass to grow through the surface, and utilize recycled plastics as a construction material, while providing load-bearing capabilities and environmental benefits.
Innovation Solution
The development of a double walled water permeable modular paver system made from recycled plastics, which can be interconnected to form surfaces that allow water permeation, support heavy loads, and incorporate a filler material like gravel or grass, enabling effective storm water management and soil stabilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional solid paving materials are used, then load-bearing capability is achieved, but water permeation is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The paver utilizes a double-walled cellular structure with void spaces between inner and outer walls that allow water to permeate through the material while maintaining structural integrity for load-bearing applications
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines recycled plastic material with a cellular geometric structure to create a composite system that simultaneously provides mechanical strength for traffic loads and permeability pathways for water flow
2Adaptability or versatility
If recycled plastics are used as construction material, then environmental sustainability is improved, but structural strength for high traffic areas may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a composite structure where recycled plastic material is formed into a double-walled cellular geometry that provides enhanced mechanical properties, allowing the use of recycled materials in high-traffic applications
Solution Approach 2:
The paver is divided into multiple cellular compartments with inner and outer walls, creating a segmented structure that distributes loads across multiple elements and enhances overall structural strength while maintaining material efficiency
3Ease of operation
If modular interconnected pavers are used, then ease of installation and adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual paver units are combined through interlocking edges to form a unified modular system that can be easily installed and adapted to various surface configurations while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The modular paver design with standardized connection mechanisms enables the same unit to be used in various configurations and locations, providing universal applicability across different installation scenarios
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively mitigates flash flooding, reduces environmental impact, improves surface safety, and promotes sustainable use of recycled materials, while providing a durable and permeable surface for traffic and parking areas, enhancing both environmental health and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
water permeable modular paver...allows water to permeate through the surface into the ground
Data Source
AI summary
A double walled earth grabbing water permeable modular paver having a first group of outer cells, a second group of outer cells, a third group of outer cells, a fourth outer cell, a fifth outer cell, and a plurality of inner cells. Each of the plurality of outer cells and inner cells further include an outer wall; an inner wall; a top surface; a plurality of structural support ribs; a permeable bottom portion engaging each inner wall; and a plurality gripping members extending from the permeable bottom portion.