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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 29, 2010, its status is phase 4.

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pre-packaged rapid hardening sulfate resistant cementitious flowable fill. 12/18/08

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Trade Name: Utility Fill 1-Step

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Filling Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:42:30 -0500

Organization: Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

Address: 100 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Telephone Number: 610-882-5013

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Manufacturer: Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.
Address: 100 Brodhead Road
	Bethlehem, PA 18017

Background description of company and its products:
	Buzzi Unicem USA is the fourth largest cement manufacturer in the US, with plants overseas. We also manufacture Qwix which is ultra-rapid hardening cement. Qwix is used as a base product for a number of our proprietary bagged rapid setting roadway repair
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Recommended Uses-Alternate: Adhesive
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Utility Fill 1-Step is a pre-packaged rapid hardening sulfate resistant cementitious flowable fill that requires no mixing, and mechanical or hand tamping. It is used in place of compacted soil, granular fill or other backfill materials. The setting properties of this product allow for final restoration to begin with 30 minutes of its use. This product attains strength of 90 PSI which allows for future re-entry without the need for mechanized equipment.
General Composition of Material:
	Qwix, Portland Type III, sand, melment
Date introduced on Market: 2002-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Replaces stone or native backfill
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $12.80
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 10 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: C109, C226 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, Mississippi are currently testing the 90 PSI and a 200 PSI version of this product for use as a standard backfill on their worldwide runways. This is an approved flowable fill product in the state of PA (see pub 282 under section for coring process). This product is currently used as a standard backfill by UGI Utilities in PA when used with their coring process (to date there are over 9,000 openings in UGI using this as a backfill, with zero failures).
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	It is approved in the state of PA (see Pub 282).
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This information is filed by William Krupa on Nov 10, 2008
Contact Information:
	Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.
	100 Brodhead Road
	Bethlehem, PA 18017
	Phone: 610-882-5013
	Email: william.krupa@buzziunicemusa.com


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10-171 Buzzi - Ultifill One Step - ASTM C109 5-24-10.pdf	application/pdf	66	98 William Krupa	Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.	Jul 22, 2010	984	Yes
MSDS Utility Fill One Step-FINAL 1-14-2005 (2).pdf	application/pdf	86	98 William Krupa	Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.	Jul 22, 2010	985	Yes
Utility Fill Spec Sheet 2008 with disclaimer.ppt	application/vnd.ms-p	336	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Dec 18, 2008	144	Yes
Utility-Fill Spec Sheet 2010 with Disclaimer.pdf	application/pdf	613	98 William Krupa	Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.	Jul 22, 2010	986	Yes

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

University of Kentucky	15 Charlie Sun Agency	N/A		Nov 30, 2009	354
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	U Undecided		Apr 27, 2009	271
Maintenance	36 Wayne Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Mar 23, 2009	193
KYTC D9	48 Phil Mauney Agency	Y Approve		Jan 16, 2009	131
KYTC D5	76 dav kessinger Agency	Y Approve	It looks good for a subgrade coring process, which at this point I can not think of an application for construction. More information on how the Corps is using the material may show more uses for the product.	Dec 19, 2008	125
KYTC D3	60 Greg Meredith Agency	Y Approve	This likely has limited applications for us. But, it could be helpful for the drill crews in Geotech.	Dec 19, 2008	124
KYTC D8	66 Bruce Neely Agency	Y Approve		Dec 19, 2008	122
KYTC D2	39 Brad Houck Agency	Y Approve	It is worth trying. It is worth trying.	Dec 19, 2008	119
Construction	77 Rachel Mills Agency	Y Approve		Dec 18, 2008	116
KYTC D1	41 Michael McGregor Agency	Y Approve	Let's give it a try. Let's give it a try.	Dec 18, 2008	114
KYTC D6	62 Robert Hill Agency	Y Approve	Looks like a good product for some applications. Says cost is $12.80 per unit. Is that per bag? How much is in a bag?	Jan 13, 2009	3

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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