GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

This study evaluated interlocking stone, investigating its role in flood control and building sustainability. The study mentioned that the application of interlocking stones in urban infrastructure has emerged as a promising solution for addressing two critical challenges facing modern cities: flood management and sustainable construction. In the context of carrying out this research, essential components formed some of the subheads of this work, and some included the concept of interlocking stones, the concept of flood control, the concept of flood, and the concept of building sustainability. It mentioned the types of interlocking stones to include: concrete interlocking pavers, clay interlocking pavers, natural stone interlocking pavers, and permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP), among many others. The study also mentioned the types of floods to include: riverine (fluvial) floods, coastal floods, urban floods, and pluvial (surface water) floods, among others. Interlocking stones were noted to have some of the following effects on flood control, some of which included reduction of surface runoff, enhanced groundwater recharge, and prevention of waterlogging in urban areas. Based on this, the study concluded that the evaluation of interlocking stone technology highlights its significant contributions to flood control and building sustainability, making it an essential component of modern urban infrastructure. One of the recommendations made was that municipalities should integrate interlocking stone pavements in high-risk flood areas and public spaces to enhance water infiltration, reduce surface runoff, and improve urban resilience against flooding.

Keywords: Interlocking Stones, Flood Control and Building Sustainability.