Renewable Energy - Solar TPA Supplier Profile

TPA’s temporary roadways provide crucial site access for heavy loads of vehicles, plant, machinery & large scale solar farm components which are then assembled onsite.

TPA energise with Temporary Roadway Solutions for the Solar Construction SectorTPA is firmly established in the solar renewables sector as “the” principle provider of safe, effective, value for money temporary roadways and walkways.

In recent years, TPA has been heavily involved with major UK and international EPC Contractors and Solar Farm Developers helping to combat difficult and often treacherous ground condi-tions on site. TPA is highly experienced in providing tailored temporary access solutions for all aspects of solar farm construction includ-ing but not limited to general vehicle access routes, site com-pound areas, HGV/abnormal load access, working platforms for cranes and protection of existing buried utilities.

The Benefits• Suitable for all ground conditions• Little or no ground preparation needed• Rapid Installation - Fast, efficient deployment by TPA Installation Crews• Easily relocated • Significantly reduced maintenance (compared to traditional stone roads)• Reduced ground reinstatement cost

The ProcessDetailed surveys are undertaken for all sites. Taking into consideration the ground conditions, types/volume of site traffic and the duration of hire, TPA will engineer a temporary access tailored to your specific site requirement. Following installation, TPA Engineers will routinely monitor the access and advise preventative maintenance as necessary to keep the access working safely and effectively throughout your project. Sola

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Portable Roadway TPA HD Panel

InnovativeThe box section has two sides, 1) low profile side (pedestrian friendly) and 2) high profile side (giving high mechanical grip).

ProtectiveThe HD Panel is primarily used to provide a 3.0 metre wide load bearing temporary access road for all ground conditions. Its load distribution properties allow the heaviest vehicle to travel on the softest ground safely.

ConstructionThe width and configuration of the HD panel temporary road is variable depending on site conditions / allowable bearing pressure and the total load to be carried.

QuickA system of 50 liner meters can be fitted by 2 people in 1 to 2 hours.

Panel Specifications HighlightsDimensions• Product Dimensions (Width x Length): 3000mm x 2450mm (+/- 2mm)

Square Meter• 7.35mtr sq

Box Section Properties• Width of section = 260mm • Depth of section = 52mm

Weight• 270kg per panel

Material• 6063 T6 Grade Aluminium• Limiting stress for bending and overall yielding=160 n/mm2• Limiting stress for local capacity of the section in tension or compression = 175 n/mm2• Limiting stress in shear = 95 n/mm2

Load Bearing Capacity• 250 tonne point load• 1000 tonne gross train weight over ground 2% CBR

Temperature Range• -5OC to 50OC • 22OF to 120OF

Fire Requirements• See separate Fire Test Report

Colour• Bare Aluminium

Installation Time• 50 linear metres can be installed in 1-2 hours per crew