Redefining the Potential Value of Pavement Through Affordance Theory

Key Points

• The aim is to reevaluate pavement's multifaceted functions and its social value from the perspective of affordance theory.
• The study classified pavement functions into four elements: movement/support, safety/guidance, environment/comfort, and social/cultural aspects.
• Interdisciplinary insights from pavement engineering, ecological psychology, urban sociology, and design theory were considered.
• Theoretical analysis was conducted to assess the implications of these functions.
• Pavement was identified not only as a civil structure but also as a social infrastructure affecting human behavior and cognition.
• The research suggests that pavement influences social relationships and community dynamics.