Aluminium Trackway Panels

With unrivaled grip, even in wet weather, our aluminium DTH Panels are capable of supporting the heaviest of road-going vehicles, with dual-sided performance for maximum vehicle and pedestrian traction.

Designed to support loads of up to 15 tonnes per axle in a single-width configuration, our panels can also be laid in a variety of configurations to increase load-bearing capacity if required.

Constructed in-house at our Glasgow head office, these 2.4m long x 3m wide Trackway panels are 100% recyclable and have all been manufactured to allow for all cross plates and bolt heads to be hidden beneath the surface - creating a flush, continuous and trip-free surface. DTH Panels are ideal for soft undulation, inclines and wet ground to support heavy construction vehicles and plant, vehicle and pedestrian access and the creation of cross-country roads, work-pads, standing areas, temporary roads and temporary car parks.

Installed using our state-of-the-art truck-mounted hydraulic clamp system, we can have a 1 kilometre Trackway access laid and ready for use in as little as 3 days!

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  Primarily used to provide a 3 metre wide load-bearing temporary access road for all ground conditions.

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  Load distribution properties allow the heaviest vehicles to safely and efficiently travel over the softest of ground

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  Variable width and configuration depending on site conditions, allowing for increased load bearing pressure and weight restrictions

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  Structurally designed individual box sections slide seamlessly together along its 3 metre width to form a ground-hugging articulated joint across contours and uneven surfaces.

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  Dual-sided panel with a low profile, pedestrian friendly "topside" and a deeper, corrugated "underside" to provide a higher level of grip and all-round traction when necessary.

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  DTH Panels have been designed to allow for overlapping edges and all cross plates and bolt heads to be hidden beneath the surface - creating a continuously flush and trip-free access

Dimensions and Properties

Dimensions

Product Dimensions (Width x Length):
3000mm x 2497mm
Usable area when joined (Width x Length): 3000mm x 2401mm = 7.2sqm

Box Section Properties

Width of section = 253mm
Depth of section = 53mm

Weight

265kg per panel

Weight Loading

Up to 15 tonnes per axle dependent upon sub-surface and panel configuration. Please seek further advice from Davis Trackhire if weight exceeds 15tn/axle

Mechanical properties and strength calculations

• Alloy 6005A T6
• Yield strength of alloy 215N/mm2 minimum value
• Ultimate tensile strength 255N/mm2 minimum value •
Hardness of alloy 85 Brinell

Mechanical Properties & Strength Calculations

Load Calculation Condition 1:

1 plank, 3000mm long, simply supported at the ends, point load of 900kg at centre.

Deflection = WL3/48EI   Where W = 900Kg x 9.81 / 1000 = 8.83KN  
L = 300cm
E = 6900Kn/cm² (Modulus)
I = 91.29cm⁴ (Second moment of area)
Y = 2.94cm

Therefore: Delfection = 8.83 x 3003 / 48 x 6900 x 91.29 = 7.885cm = 78.9mm
Bending moment = WL/4 = 8.83 x 300/4 = 662.25M
Bending stress = MY/I = 662.25 x 2.94/91.29 = 21.33KN/cm² = 213.3N/mm²

Load Calculation Condition 2:

1 plank, 3000mm long, simply supported at the ends, uniformly loaded along its length with an 1800Kg load.

Where W = 1800Kg x 9.81 / 1000 = 17.66KN
Deflection = 5WL3 / 384EI

Therefore: Delfection = 5 x 17.66 x 3003 / 384 x 6900 x 91.29 = 7.885cm = 9.86cm = 98.6mm
Bending moment = WL/8 = 662.25M
Bending stress = MY/I = 662.25 x 2.94/91.29 = 21.33KN/cm² = 213.3N/mm²

DTH aluminium Panels are highly diverse and can be installed in various configurations across numerous different sectors, using the latest state-of-the-art installation tools. The following pictures are from some of the various projects we have deployed over the years.