The successful transferal of any vertical load through a segmental paved area requires the incorporation of three principles. These principles must be utilized when installing open grid as well as solid interlocking pavers. It is also important to note that all three principles are equally important.
3 Principles of Vertical Load Transfer
 1. Continuous/Contiguous Describes the necessity of the pavers to be adjacent to each other for successful load transferal |  2. Edge Restraint Describes the need to contain the paved area for the proper development of horizontal forces. |  3. Five Layers Describes the preparation of the base for the various load applications. |
A Guide for Design Integration of Concrete Pavers, Anton C. Harfmann, AIA; Gary E. Day, RA.
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