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 ...
Read MoreIf 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTopics: California
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 ...
Read MoreTopics: Boardwalk Design
PermaTrak North America President Jason Philbin, P.E. discusses design criteria for elevated boardwalks, observation decks, and fishing piers in the video below.
Read MoreThe 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’’. ...
Read MoreTopics: Boardwalk Construction
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 ...
Read MoreTopics: News
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. ...
Read MoreAs 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 ...
Read MoreTopics: Boardwalk Construction, News
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 ...
Read MoreOur precast concrete boardwalk system was created to address the maintenance, safety and longevity issues presented by timber and composite decking boardwalk structures. We are grateful to work with thousands of landscape architects and engineers who choose to specify PermaTrak for its design, cost and installation benefits.