Start with the geometry. Measure the route or working area, build it from whole panels, then add only the passing places, turns, transitions and contingency the project actually needs. Product suitability is checked separately.
For a straight route, work in rows and panels across. For a regular compound, work in whole rows and columns. Do not select a product by taking the area and choosing the smallest number of panels.
Panels across equals the required working width divided by the laid panel width, rounded up.
Rows along equals the route length divided by the panel advance in that orientation, rounded up.
Then add the panels shown on the agreed layout for turns, passing places, working areas, interfaces and project contingency.
A usable count comes from the actual route or area, not from a single area figure in isolation.
Mark the straight route, filled areas, corners, turning zones, passing places, entrances and transitions.
Use the required working width for the agreed traffic and route controls. Do not assume the vehicle body width is enough.
Test which panel edge runs across and which advances along the route. Orientation can materially change the count.
Round every row and column up, then add only the project extras visible on the layout or held as agreed contingency.
These figures support the first quantity pass. They do not state which product is suitable for the project. Final geometry depends on orientation, connections, edge conditions and the agreed installation layout.
| TrackMatz class | Physical panel size | Planning coverage | Quantity note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM10Light duty system | 1,200 × 800mm | 0.96m² gross | Plan in whole interlocking panels and allow for the agreed edge and transition arrangement. |
| TM50Medium duty system | 2,410 × 1,200mm | 2.89m² gross | Test both orientations. Connected route width and panel advance must be shown on the layout. |
| TM120Heavy duty system | 3,000 × 2,500mm | 7.50m² gross | Whole-panel orientation changes both the achieved road width and the number of rows. |
| TM200Extra heavy duty system | 4,000 × 2,000mm | 6.84m² usable | The connected system has 200mm overlaps on two sides. Use the 3.8 × 1.8m net module for continuous-layout planning. |
Whole-panel geometry changes the count. For one-way traffic, TrackMatz would normally begin with a 3.0m route. Where wider access or controlled dual-lane movement is required, two 2.5m panel edges side by side form a 5.0m route. TM120 dimensions are used for arithmetic only. It is not a recommendation that TM120 suits the ground or traffic.
Three useful diagrams from the existing guide remain because they explain where quantity changes occur. The exact panel count depends on the selected system and measured geometry.
A controlled single lane can use fewer panels than continuous two way access, but each passing place must be measured and counted.
Continuous two way movement needs the measured working width for both lanes and suitable separation, not an automatic doubling rule.
Long vehicles cut inside a turn. Widen the measured corner geometry so the agreed traffic path remains on the system.
Only after the base geometry is understood should the project team qualify the product class, ground, loading, traffic, duration, preparation and installation method.
Separate measured project evidence, observations and mapped screening context. Postcode context is not measured site CBR.
Read the CBR guide →Vehicle weight alone is not enough. Footprint, axles, tracks, turning, braking, frequency and concentrated loads matter.
Read working load guidance →Access, offload, handling, orientation, connections, edges, inspection and removal all affect the delivered system.
Plan delivery and installation →TrackMatz reviews the evidence, assumptions, class and quantity before commitment and identifies when more input is needed.
See the TrackMatz method →Once the geometry and suitability questions are defined, use the page that matches the application or system, then send the project for human confirmation.
A marked plan, dimensions, photographs and traffic details let the TrackMatz team review the whole-panel layout and challenge any missing zones before a proposal is prepared.
For a straight route, divide the required working width by the laid panel width and round up. Divide the route length by the panel advance and round up. Multiply the two whole-panel figures, then add the measured panels for turns, passing places, transitions, working areas and agreed contingency.
There is no universal percentage that works for every system and layout. Add the actual panels required for route features and an agreed contingency with a recorded reason. TM200 also has a product-specific net usable area because its connected layout overlaps by 200mm on two sides.
Current planning figures are 0.96m² gross for TM10, 2.89m² gross for TM50, 7.50m² gross for TM120 and 6.84m² usable for TM200 in a connected layout. Use whole-panel geometry and current product data for the final plan.
Not automatically. The same route geometry still needs to be covered, but weaker or wetter ground can change the suitable product, preparation, layout or engineering requirement. Because different systems have different panel sizes and usable coverage, changing product can change the final panel count.
It gives a baseline only. A roadway must resolve into whole rows and whole-panel widths, with corners, swept path, passing places, entrances, transitions and working areas included. Orientation can change the achieved width and count materially.
No. TrackSpec gives an indicative product class and quantity from the supplied project inputs and mapped context. TrackMatz human review follows. It is not a site investigation, measured CBR result, temporary works design, engineering approval or permission to proceed.
