Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway: PermaTrak Boardwalks in Action

Posted by Jason Philbin on May 1, 2023

The California Tahoe Conservancy published this video of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway, which features footage of 3 PermaTrak precast concrete structures in use. Click here to learn more about the boardwalks on this project.

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Topics: California

What Is the Maximum Concrete Boardwalk Width?

Posted by Jason Philbin on December 1, 2022

If you are an architect or engineer, you're probably familiar with the terms "usable width" or "clear width" as they relate to boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, and multi use trails. One of the common questions that comes up with the ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Materials, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Boardwalk Design Process - How to Evaluate Live Loading Requirements

Posted by Jason Philbin on December 1, 2022

If you are designing a commercial boardwalk system, you'll need to first determine the code-required live loading. Design codes will provide guidance on pedestrian and vehicular loading. Most times for our concrete boardwalk system, our ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Design

Top Down Construction Installation for Pedestrian Trail - Sumter, SC

Posted by Jason Philbin on November 29, 2022

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Design Criteria for Elevated Boardwalks, Observation Decks, or Fishing Piers

Posted by Jason Philbin on October 6, 2022

PermaTrak North America President Jason Philbin, P.E. discusses design criteria for elevated boardwalks, observation decks, and fishing piers in the video below.

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Topics: Boardwalk Design, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Concrete Boardwalk Installation Over Tree Roots - Charleston, SC

Posted by Stephen Beach on August 1, 2022

The City of Charleston and Charleston County Transportation Department needed to extend a sidewalk section at Hampton Park, maintaining ADA compliance without damaging the live oak tree roots that were coming out of the ground 6-8’’. ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction

Campbell Creek Greenway Extension - Charlotte, NC [VIDEO]

Posted by Jason Philbin on October 5, 2018

Campbell Creek Greenway is the most recent addition to the McAlpine Greenway network in Charlotte, NC, adding 1.5 miles to the existing trail. Six concrete boardwalk structures were installed throughout the path, crossing utility lines and ...

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Topics: News

Concrete Boardwalks at Josey Lake Park - Cypress, TX [VIDEO]

Posted by Jason Philbin on August 15, 2018

Flooding Concerns Drive PermaTrak Boardwalk Selection Built on a low-lying area that was previously used for rice farming, flooding was a main concern for designer Clark Condon Associates at the Bridgeland development in Cypress, TX. ...

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Boardwalk Construction : Julian B. Lane Park - Tampa, FL [VIDEO]

Posted by Jason Philbin on January 9, 2018

As part of the current renovation at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, PermaTrak has come alongside the city's designers, engineers and developers to design and produce an elevated concrete walkway, which park-goers can use to enjoy ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, News

Explore Upper Tampa Bay Trail - Hillsborough County, FL [VIDEO]

Posted by Jason Philbin on February 15, 2017

PermaTrak Boardwalks Over Wetlands at Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Florida Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater residents have been enjoying the Florida winter even more so this year with the Phase IV additions to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in ...

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Topics: Multi Use Trails and Greenways, Wetland Boardwalks

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