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Terracrete Erosion Control Block ®

Terracrete, manufactured locally and internationally by Terraforce licensees, is a versatile eco-surface hard lawn paving block. The units can be laid in different patterns and may be used with or without ground anchors for the lining of riverbanks and other areas subject to soil erosion. The paving of grassed roads and parking areas, as well as the stabilising of steep embankments such as bridge abutments can be undertaken with these versatile blocks.

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Block

Terracrete

Blocks/ m² (Measured on face)

6-9

Block mass/kg

16

Earth infill - m³per m²(40 % open)

0.04

Ave. constructed mass
kg per m² of surface area

200

Block wall thickness

40-50

 

Block

Terracrete

Blocks/ m² (Measured on face)

6-9

Block mass/kg

18

Earth infill - m³per m² (40 % open)

0.04

Ave. constructed mass
kg per m² of surface area

200

Block wall thickness

40-50

Landscape contractors have recognised the many benefits of installing permeable interlocking concrete pavers. From an aesthetic point of view, they are very versatile. A grass driveway, a rustic gravel driveway, or an attractive pattern of pavers can add the finishing touch to a custom home looking to stand out. Permeable grass pavers can add a park-like or pastoral feel to many areas normally needing hard paving.

MACHINE MADE VERSION 16 KG (1, 2 & 3)
1. UNIDIRECTIONAL FORMATION ± 38% OPEN/sqm

9 TERRACRETE/sq m

Gross coverage of block = 0.1103 sqm

Area of openings inside blocks = 0.0356 sqm

Area of openings outside block = 0.0065 sqm

9 Blocks/sqm
2. CIRCULAR FORMATION ± 40% OPEN/sqm

8.7 TERRACRETE /sqm

Gross coverage of block = 0.1103 sqm

Area of openings inside blocks = 0.0356 sqm

Area of openings outside block = 0.0065 sqm

8.7 Blocks/ sqm

3. UNIDIRECTIONAL FORMATION (EXTENDED)

if x = 20mm: ± 8.5 Terracrete/sqm; 41% Open/sqm
if x = 100mm: ± 7.2 Terracrete/sqm; 50% Open/sqm
if x = 200mm: ± 6.0 Terracrete/sqm; 58% Open/sqm

Gross coverage of block = 0.1103 sqm

Area of openings inside blocks = 0.0356 sqm

Area of openings outside block = 0.0065 sqm

Area of 100mm GAP = 0.0285 sqm

WET CAST VERSION 18 KG (4)
4. HARDLAWN 54.74% OPEN/sqm

6.1 TERRACRETE/sqm

Gross coverage of block = 0.1169 sqm

Area of openings inside blocks = 0.0364 sqm

Area of openings outside block = 0.0065 sqm

Rectangular area between blocks = 0.285/sqm

Can be packed in patterns 1, 2 and 3 as well

Designed with sufficient strength and adequate stiffness Terracrete pavers are capable of accommodating (with suitable sub-base construction and in combination with ground anchors) vehicular traffic and the substantial uplifting forces caused by high water velocities.

Possible Variations and designs
Possible Variations and designs
Typical Applications
 
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