{"id":23472,"date":"2025-07-01T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=23472"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:35:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:35:56","slug":"design-and-specification-of-permeable-paving-by-loading-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/design-and-specification-of-permeable-paving-by-loading-categories\/","title":{"rendered":"Design and specification of permeable paving by loading categories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Loading categories describe the type of traffic and loading <\/span>that <\/span>an area of permeable block paving is expected to <\/span>withstand<\/span>. These range from light domestic applications through to heavy traffic areas with up to 1000 large HGVs per week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>permeable paving <\/span><\/a>specification must provide sufficient support to meet the requirements of each loading category. This requires particular attention to be paid to the sub<\/span> base and capping layers that support the permeable paving.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most permeable pavement designs require a full engineering approach. However, at the project appraisal stage, having standard solutions available is usually suitable. In this blog<\/span>,<\/span> we will first look at the loading categories for permeable paving. Then we will describe some standard solutions of sub base and capping layers for different loading categories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the loading categories used for permeable paving?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The loading categories used for permeable paving design<\/span>s <\/span>are listed in the table below. They range from Category A, the lowest loading category<\/span>,<\/span> through to Category F<\/span>,<\/span> describing the highest<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Category\/Application <\/th>No. of standard axles <\/th>Traffic Guide <\/th>Application <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A\/domestic <\/td>0 <\/td>No large HGV <\/td>\u2022 Patios
\n\u2022 Private drives
\n\u2022 Decorative features
\n\u2022 Enclosed playgrounds
\n\u2022 Footways with zero overrun <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B\/car parking <\/td>100<\/td>Emergency vehicles only <\/td>\u2022 Car parking bays and aisles
\n\u2022 Railway station platforms
\n\u2022 External car showrooms
\n\u2022 Sports stadium pedestrian routes
\n\u2022 Footways with occasional overrun
\n\u2022 Private drives
\n\u2022 Footway crossover <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C\/pedestrian <\/td>0.015 msa <\/td>1 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Town\/city pedestrian street
\n\u2022 Nursery access
\n\u2022 Parking areas to residential development
\n\u2022 Hotel parking
\n\u2022 Garden centre external displays
\n\u2022 Cemetery
\n\u2022 Airport car park (no bus pick-up)
\n\u2022 Sports centre <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D\/shopping<\/td>0.15 msa <\/td>10 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Retail development delivery access route
\n\u2022 School\/college access route
\n\u2022 Office block delivery route
\n\u2022 Garden centre delivery route
\n\u2022 Deliveries to small residential development
\n\u2022 Fire station yard
\n\u2022 Airport car park with bus to terminal
\n\u2022 Sports stadium access route\/forecourt <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E\/commercial <\/td>1.5 msa <\/td>100 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Industrial premises
\n\u2022 Lightly trafficked public roads
\n\u2022 Light industrial development
\n\u2022 Mixed retail\/industrial development
\n\u2022 Town square
\n\u2022 Footway with regular overrun
\n\u2022 Airport landside <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\/heavy traffic <\/td>15 msa <\/td>1000 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Main road
\n\u2022 Distribution centre
\n\u2022 Bus station (bus every 5 minutes)
\n\u2022 Roundabout
\n\u2022 Bus lane <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/p>\n

What factors affect the design of the permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> base and capping layers?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Two key factors affect<\/span> permeable paving specification, <\/span>particularly<\/span> the design of the sub<\/span> base and capping layers. One is the strength of the soil<\/span>,<\/span> and the other is the loading category <\/span>that <\/span>the permeable paving is required to support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The influence of CBR on permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> base and capping layers\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The strength of the soil and its stiffness can be measured by its CBR (California Bearing Ratio). Prior to project commencement, it is advised that all sites are independently inspected and assessed by a suitable qualified engineer to establish the CBR of the subgrade present.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the CBR figure is 5% or greater, capping layers \u2013 these are layers of material introduced to improve the supporting strength of the permeable paving design \u2013 are not required.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The influence of loading categories on<\/span><\/b> permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> bases and capping layers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The loading categories we covered in the earlier table may require capping thickness to be adjusted upward<\/span>s <\/span>to ensure that a firm working platform can be achieved<\/span>, capable of sustaining<\/span> loads from construction traffic without deforming excessively. It should also offer sufficient reaction to allow the overlying materials to be fully compacted. All pavements, including permeable solutions<\/span>, <\/span>must meet the requirements of BS7533 Part 3 in terms of installation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are examples of standard designs of sub<\/span><\/b> bases and capping layers for permeable paving?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

We will now illustrate some standard permeable paving designs to show how CBR and loading category influence the specification of permeable paving, particularly <\/span>the <\/span>thickness of the capping and sub base layers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The thicknesses of coarse graded aggregate in the examples will be suitable for the traffic conditions shown. In the case of attenuation designs<\/span>,<\/span> where water is contained to be released later into drainage systems<\/span>,<\/span> the aggregate should be thick enough to meet the attenuation requirements. However, a site-specific hydraulic analysis should be carried out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of infiltration designs<\/span>,<\/span> where water slowly drains from the sub base into the ground<\/span>,<\/span> there is usually no need to check hydraulic capacity. However, a check must be made on the infiltration capacity of the ground. The ground must be proven to accept 20mm of water in one hour. This figure will have to be scaled up if the pavement is infiltrating water draining towards it from impermeable paving or from downpipes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where traffic weights exceed those commonly encountered on public highways, specialised design advice should be sought.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Permeable paving example of loading category A: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category B: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category C: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category D: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category E: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category F: 1-5% CBR (Attenuation design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category <\/span>A<\/span>: 3 and 4% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"permeablePermeable paving example of loading category B: 5% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category C: 5% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category D: 3 and 4% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category D: 5% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category E: 1-5% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category F: 3 & 4% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Permeable paving example of loading category F: 5% CBR (Infiltration design)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Where can I get advice on the design and specification of permeable paving by loading category?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can request our complimentary <\/span>permeable paving and SuDS design service<\/span><\/a> from the <\/span>Tobermore<\/span> design team<\/span>. They have <\/span>in-depth<\/span> knowledge built up from years of successfully specifying Tobermore permeable paving solutions for a wide variety of projects.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Craig McBride, Tobermore\u2019s Technical and Product Training Manager, comments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is important that permeable paving systems are designed to offer the correct support for the project loading categories. Understanding the factors at play<\/span><\/i>,<\/span><\/i> such as the strength of the soil as well as the loads that will be encountered by the permeable paving<\/span><\/i>,<\/span><\/i> is key to getting the design right. We have a wealth of experience and can also call upon specialist engineering and design advice when required. In this way<\/span><\/i>,<\/span><\/i> we ensure our customers continue to get the best support possible to match the high quality and durability of Tobermore\u2019s permeable paving systems.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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