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CASE STUDY
#101
Taylor Family Digital Library
The University of Calgary, Alberta
CASE STUDY
#101
Taylor Family Digital Library
The University of Calgary, Alberta
VS 5™ Road Paver
Superior Interlocking Concrete Paving Stone
1. Shear resistance on five sides.
-with grooves on all four sides and underneath,
shear resistance is increased by 54%.
2. Ridges and grooves on the underside give the
paving stone a strong grip in the bedding
material.
3. High-level resistance to horizontal and vertical
loads.
4. Low joint ratio (large foot print).
-reducing driving noise.
5. Smooth stone surface with very narrow joint
openings.
-trapping jointing material between paving
stones and therefore resisting erosion and
downward drifting.
6. Smooth surface for wheelchair users.
7. No need for time-consuming fitting attempts.
8. Ideal for heavily trafficked areas, including roads.
9. Attractive appearances as its functional features
are invisible when the paving stones are
installed.
10. Ideal for machine installation.
Written by Darren Prebushewski, Expocrete Concrete Products
CASE STUDY
#101
Taylor Family Digital Library
The University of Calgary, Alberta
The TFDL (Taylor Family Digital Library) is one of the most modern and
recognizable buildings on the University of Calgary campus. The TFDL is
in the heart of activity, sharing roadways and pedestrian walkways with
several existing buildings on campus. The new roadways and pedestrian
walkways all share in the theme and overall style in which the TFDL was
constructed and cover over 10,000 square meters of the campus surface.
To reflect the design of the TFDL in the roadways and walkways and meet
the challenges of functionality, durability, maintenance and affordability,
the VS 5™ Road Paver was chosen.
Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL)
Building
VS 5™ Road Pavers allow for easy access
to underground utilities and can be reused
when underground work is complete, reducing repair and long term maintenance costs.
The VS 5™ Road Paver used for the TFDL project was manufactured at
the Expocrete plant located in Balzac, Alberta and used the new Kolorscapes process that places the color in the top 10% of the paving stone.
This process creates a more vibrant color and a smoother surface finish.
This Kolorscapes process also allowed for white cement to be used to
achieve the SRI (Solar Reflective Index) rating. The white paving stones
used account for approximately 55% of the entire surface area and will
help achieve the LEED SScr7.1(non-roof Heat Island) credit.
The superior interlock of the VS 5™ Road Paver has exceptional load
stability and withstands heavier loads from garbage trucks, delivery trucks
and maintenance vehicles.
The paving stone phase of the TFDL project began June 2010 and was
completed in October 2010.
Written by Darren Prebushewski, Expocrete Concrete Products
CASE STUDY
#101
Taylor Family Digital Library
The University of Calgary, Alberta
Construction Data
Paver Products Used: Roads
VS 5™ Road Paver SRI White 300x300x108mm
VS 5™ Road Paver Charcoal 300x300x108mm
VS 5™ Road Paver SRI White 150x300x108mm
VS 5™ Road Paver Charcoal 150x300x108mm
Paver Products Used: Pedestrian
TileStone SRI White 300x300x60mm
TileStone Charcoal 300x300x60mm
Project Area:
Approximately 10,105 square meters
Client:
University of Calgary, Alberta
Design Team:
O2 Planning and Design Inc.
General Contractor:
Cana
Paver Installer:
Pro Paving
VS 5™ Licensor:
SF Concrete Technology Inc.
Paver Manufacturer:
Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd.
Written by Darren Prebushewski, Expocrete Concrete Products