What is V-TRAX?
V-TRAX is a 10' x 7' reusable composite tracking control pad designed to replace standard rock vehicle tracking control (VTC) at construction site entrances. They’re effective, flexible, and built to handle the heaviest equipment, including tracked vehicles. No excavation is required as each pad conforms to ground beneath it, and installs in minutes. V-TRAX helps reduce sediment track-out, stormwater violations, and maintenance costs - all while supporting a cleaner, more compliant job site.
Installation and Maintenance Detail
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
- V-TRAX IS AN ALTERNATIVE CONTROL MEASURE FOR VEHICLE TRACKING CONTROL (VTC) IN LIEU OF STANDARD ROCK VTC FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCESS.
- CRAFTED FROM MOLDED HIGH DENSITY COMPOSITES, V-TRAX OFFER UNMATCHED FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH.
- V-TRAX ARE DESIGNED TO BE EFFECTIVE, REDUCING SEDIMENT TRACKING MORE THAN STANDARD ROCK AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE TRACKING CONTROLS.
- EACH PAD WEIGHS 520 POUNDS AND CAN BE EASILY INSTALLED AND REMOVED WITH SMALL EQUIPMENT.
- V-TRAX CONFORM TO THE CONTOURS OF THE TERRAIN AND EXCAVATION IS OPTIONAL.
SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
- CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES WHERE SEDIMENT (DIRT AND MUD) CAN BE TRACKED ONTO PAVED ROADS.
- WHERE SOFT SOILS ARE ENCOUNTERED.
- TO PROTECT VEGETATION FROM EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE.
- ACROSS ASPHALT WHEN CROSSING WITH STEEL TRACKS OR WHEN SURFACE REQUIRES PROTECTION.
IMPLEMENTATION
- COMMUNICATE WITH LOCAL REGULATOR AND DETAIL TO SITE SWMP.
- TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF 4 PADS, SHOWN BELOW, IS BEST FOR HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC.
- SINGLE OR TWO PADS WIDE INSTALLATION IS TYPICAL FOR HOME CONSTRUCTION.
- ADDITIONAL PADS OR ROCK TO EXTEND DISTANCE WILL INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS.
- LIMIT THE POINTS OF ACCESS TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
- REQUIRE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS UTILIZE THE STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ACCESS.
- FOR BEST RESULTS, SPIN TIRES ON PADS
- CONSIDER ADDING - CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO DIRECT TRAFFIC OVER V-TRAX, FABRIC OR OTHER BASE BENETH V-TRAX, ROADBASE OR OTHER AGGREGATE LEADING UP TO V-TRAX AND ON SIDES.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
- MAINTAIN V-TRAX ONCE SEDIMENT FILLS 50% OF THE V-TRAX TO A DEPTH EQUAL TO 50% OF THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT.
- REMOVE SEDIMENT USING HAND TOOLS WITH THE V-TRAX IN PLACE OR USE EQUIPMENT TO LIFT V-TRAX PAD AND SCRAPE SEDIMENT FROM BENEATH.
- RESET ANY MISALIGNED OR MISPLACED V-TRAX.
- REMOVE ANY SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON PAVED ROADWAYS IMMEDIATELY.
- REMOVE V-TRAX AT COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION.
ANCHORING
- UTILIZE 1/2" X 14" REBAR STAKES DRIVEN INTO THE UNDERLYING SOIL.
- ALTERNATIVE METHODS INCLUDE 12” GROUND ANCHORING SCREWS, 1/2 X 12" REBAR SPIKES, or 3/4"x18" REBAR STAKES.
- INSTALL STAKES AT THE FOUR LOCATIONS SHOWN IN THE TYPICAL DETAIL
- MULTI-PAD CONNECTION TABS ARE IDEAL WHEN ANCHORING OPTIONS ARE LIMITED OR UNAVAILABLE.
