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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 03, 2008, its status is phase 4.

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Culvert reline solution. 10/13/08

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Filling Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:43:36 -0400

Organization: ISCO Industries, LLC.

Address: 102 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202

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Generic Name: Snap-Tite HDPE Culvert Lining Pipe
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Manufacturer: ISCO Industries, LLC.
Address: 926 Baxter Avenue
	Louisville, KY 40204

Background description of company and its products:
	Snap-Tite--- The no-dig trenchless solution to culvert lining and rehabilitation, which allows the replacement of a failing culvert without the removal of deteriorated pipe. Snap-Tite is so easy to install that most jobs can be completed with a backhoe,
Recommended Uses-Primary: Culverts and Drainage Structures
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	Snap-Tite is
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	High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) PE 3408
Date introduced on Market: 1992-01-01
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Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
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Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

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Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 0 Days after Receipt of Order
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This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M 326-08 ASTM: D-3350 D-3212 F-714 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
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	West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, New York
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This information is filed by Ryan Harrington on Oct 10, 2008
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	ISCO Industries, LLC.
	102 Witherspoon Street
	Louisville, KY 40202
	Phone: 502-939-9909
	Email: ryan.harrington@isco-pipe.com


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ATT UV Study on HDPE.pdf	application/pdf	185	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Nov 03, 2008	97	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in a.jpg	image/pjpeg	377	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	142	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in b.jpg	image/pjpeg	396	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	141	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in c.jpg	image/pjpeg	565	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	140	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in d.jpg	image/pjpeg	402	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	139	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in e.jpg	image/pjpeg	362	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	138	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in f.jpg	image/pjpeg	473	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	137	Yes
KY DOT D4 Demo 36 in g.jpg	image/pjpeg	440	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	136	Yes
PN DOT.pdf	application/pdf	802	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Nov 03, 2008	96	Yes
Snap TIte installation.pdf	application/pdf	34	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	May 25, 2010	878	Yes
Snap-Tite 4 Page Product Sheet	application/pdf	677	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 13, 2008	59	Yes
Snap-Tite Installation Guide.p	application/pdf	440	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 13, 2008	60	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part1.pdf	application/pdf	973	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	61	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part2.pdf	application/pdf	889	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	62	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part3.pdf	application/pdf	946	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	63	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part4.pdf	application/pdf	865	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	64	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part5.pdf	application/pdf	854	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	65	Yes
Snap-TiteCatalogVersion2_1_2006part6.pdf	application/pdf	432	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Oct 14, 2008	66	Yes

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Response	Date	Delete
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University of Kentucky	15 Charlie Sun Agency	N/A			Nov 30, 2009	351
KYTC D5	76 dav kessinger Agency	Y Approve	Pros: Looks like it could be good for certain conditions, as long as the existing pipe doesn’t have sharp interior edge due to failure. The ability to add grout is a plus in decreasing the possibility of future undermining. Cons: Construction storage conditions will need to be monitored. From the provided literature, this material seems to have a lower tolerance to pre-installation damage than other products currently being used for drainage. Also, protection from extended UV exposure could be an issue for extended on-site storage.		Oct 29, 2008	106
KYTC D6	62 Robert Hill Agency	Y Approve	A good product that can be useful in some situations. Some concern about long term durability and abrasion resistance in streams that flow with high velocities and move a lot of material, particularly rocks. With our aging infrastructure we will may want to use a product like this to replace deteriorating pipes crossing interstates for example. This product would be a good alternate for a bore and jack when the existing pipe is failing or for an extention of an old existing pipe on a widening project.		Oct 31, 2008	103
KYTC D2	39 Brad Houck Agency	Y Approve			Oct 20, 2008	102
KYTC D8	66 Bruce Neely Agency	Y Approve	Can be a useful addtion to the construction industry toolbox.		Oct 17, 2008	101
KYTC D1	41 Michael McGregor Agency	Y Approve	I think it could be useful. I think it could be useful.		Oct 14, 2008	97
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve	Probably a useful solution in the right location. As noted in the installation guide..."A Liner can strengthen the road bed, provide flow capacity, but it can not straighten an old culvert or change elevation."		Oct 15, 2008	95
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve	Based on review responses, moved to Ph IV on 11/3/08.	(((Response by Ryan Harrington, Snap-Tite Culvert Lining Sales, Cell: 502-939-9909: Snap-Tite Solid Wall HDPE Pipe has a 100-Year design life as designated by the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI). Originally HDPE pipe was invented and designed for use within the Mining Industry which is a highly abrasive industry for pipes. HDPE was chosen for its high abrasion towards its materials traveling through it. This information may be found on PPI?s website, www.plasticpipe.org. I agree that a cost analysis should be performed to compare Snap-Tite as a solution to relining a failing culvert to a dig-and-replace method. While I do not have statistical data to back up my claim, I will say that once the pipe is below 4 feet from the roadway, you will have a significant cost savings to line the culvert with Snap-Tite versus digging it up. I have attached a recent report that the Pennsylvania DOT did to compare Snap-Tite to other methods for a project on I-99. You will notice that Snap-Tite saved them a significant amount of money as compared to other repair methods. Once this project was complete, they actually saved even more than what was reported on this presentation. You can find more cost savings with Snap-Tite on our website www.culvert-rehab.com and click on the ?Cost Effectiveness? tab. As far as your concern with the grouting of the annular space, I can assure you that I will be there for each and every District in helping them install Snap-Tite until they are comfortable with the process (which will take one install I?m sure at the most). I did some investigating in regards to sharp edges of an old CMP during a slip lining project using Snap-Tite. In the 20+ years of Snap-Tite being installed in the US, we have had 0 failures with regards to sharp objects cutting HDPE pipe. In fact, when compared to other products, Solid Wall HDPE pipe is the best choice for that type of application. In a pressurized application, the allowable gouge is 10% of the wall. Keep in mind that we are talking about a gravity flow, non-pressurized application with relining culverts, so scraping the pipe will not affect the longevity and durability of Snap-Tite. Solid Wall HDPE pipe is an inert material. As far as extended UV exposure, I have attached a study conducted by AT&T on HDPE pipe when it relates to UV. Our pipe is black because a UV Protectant, which is carbon black, is injected in to the pipe during the extruding process. UV rays will not break down the composition of Snap-Tite HDPE pipe. You can leave Snap-Tite out in your yard for years and still install it with no problem whatsoever.	Nov 03, 2008	92
KYTC D4	106 Thomas Gilpin Agency	Y Approve	I just completed a culvert lining project using SnapTite that went exceptionally smooth. The only downside to the project was the weather, however, had this project been set up for the traditional method of open cutting the road and replacing the pipe, the weather would have delayed this project. But since there was no excavation necessary, we were able to proceed with the project. Culvert lining is an excellent way to maintain our drainage systems quickly, effectively, and with as little impact to the traveling public as possible. The installation was easier than I expected and only the only equipment required was a backhoe. The grouting process went smoothly as well. Based on my estimate for digging up and replacing the pipe, the culvert lining was a more cost effective solution. Not only were we able to complete this project while maintaining traffic, we were also able to complete it faster and easier than if we had replaced the existing pipe. This is something I will utilize as an alternative to open cutting the road and replacing a pipe. It was easy and something we can do with our maintenance crews. The only part we can't do is the grouting, only because we don't have the equipment. I'm going to check and see if any of the rental places around here rent the grout pumps or see if there is a contractor around here that could quote us a price. The installation was easy, and I'm going to keep an eye on it before and after a heavy rain and see how it does. If anyone has any questions about the process or needs any help with a project, feel free to call me.	By Ryan Harrington:I would like to personally thank all those who attended the Snap-Tite Culvert Lining Pipe Demo on Wednesday December 10th and 11th. It was well attended as we had over 50 in attendance on the day of the Snap-Tite installation and close to 25 for the Grout Demo the next day. While the entire nation is going through an economic recession, President-Elect Obama has proposed an Economic Stimulus Plan that would pump billions of dollars into the infrastructure of the US, specifically money to maintain our roads and bridges. Snap-Tite offers a cost-effective solution to relining failing culverts under our roadways without the need of spending the extra money digging up the culvert, replacing it with a new culvert and repaving the roadway once completed. Demo Details: We started roughly around 9 am with putting blocking on the top of the culvert and inserting a 20 ft. 2â€ PVC grout tube along the top of the culvert. The blocking is important as when you grout the pipe into place, it will have a tendency to float and to not change the flow line of the existing culvert, the blocking keeps the pipe from floating to the top of the culvert. Next, we inserted one piece of Snap-Tite into the culvert. We choked that piece of pipe off to keep it from moving during the snapping process. Then we brought the next piece in the ditch outside the culvert. We put on the ASTM approved gasket. We lined up the second piece to the first one and snapped it together. By 10:20 am we had all 4 pieces of Snap-Tite snapped together and slipped inside the old culvert. Once the concrete truck came we built a bulkhead on each end of the pipe, inserting 4â€™ long 2â€ PVC pipe air vent tubes. The bulkheads need about 24 hours to set up before grout can be pumped in. We came back the next morning and grouted the pipe into place. We had help from Indiana Reline, a contractor out of Indianapolis, who has many years experience working with Snap-Tite. They were a big help in answering the many questions that were asked during the installation. Installation Costs: TJ has some rough numbers on what it would have cost to dig and replace this culvert and I ran a cost of doing it as a reline via Snap-Tite with grout. He came up with roughly $10,000-$11,000 to dig and replace this culvert based on other culverts similar in size and length in District 4. Snap-Tite costs including the pipe, concrete bulkheads, PVC grout tubes, wood for blocking and grout for the annular space was just under $5,000. You add in 1 day of labor and Snap-Tite would still be a more cost-effective method to rehab this culvert. When you take into account that this culvert was only about 4 feet under the road, the savings are still significant. Imagine if you had a culvert 10 ft., or even 20 ft. under the road and you had to dig it up and replace it. The labor and time it would take to do that versus relining is enormous.	Dec 12, 2008	20
KYTC D9	48 Phil Mauney Agency	Y Approve	Good product Supplier needs to send out price lists to Area Engineers with brochures.		Dec 08, 2008	18
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve	KYTC should require grouting between the existing pipe and the Snap-tite product		Nov 18, 2008	7
KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve	By looking at the catalog and the brochures there are some cases where this product can be used and be cost efficient. I can see where this product can save time and the space that is required for lining the pipe. One area of concern, when using the product, is filling the void between the Snap Tite and the existing pipe, this is only one problem that I can foresee using this product. Since the cost of the Snap Tite is higher than other pipes that we use, a cost analysis should be performed to compare remove and replace compared to Snap Tite. There is a cost savings in time and labor compared to other methods that can be used in certain conditions.		Oct 16, 2008	2

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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