KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 04, 2019, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use by NPRC on 8/16/10. Product is intended for use on retrofit situations. Updated category to ADA Devices (11/4/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: SureDome


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
280449_Soloman[1].pdf	application/pdf	45	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	490	Yes
bond & abrashion final.pdf	application/pdf	115	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	488	Yes
final Kazan.pdf	application/pdf	168	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	489	Yes
FL approval.pdf	application/pdf	1339	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	492	Yes
GA Apl.pdf	application/pdf	436	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	493	Yes
NV spproval.pdf	application/pdf	458	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	494	Yes
yellow tile good crop2.jpg	image/jpeg	347	243 Karen Hemry	Advanced Surface Systems	Nov 10, 2009	491	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Aug 20, 2010	644
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	U Undecided		Aug 17, 2010	637
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Aug 16, 2010	631
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Would like to see this used in some field applications.	Aug 11, 2010	628
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve		Aug 04, 2010	619
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have applications that are related to Traffic Operations. We would defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Jul 30, 2010	615

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.


Generic Name: detectable warning device
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Advanced Surface Systems
Address: 118 N Peters Rd
	Knoxville, TN 37923

Background description of company and its products:
	Company started in 2007 in Prescott, AZ to provide a superior quality cementious detectable warning product. SureDome tiles are cement based and exceed all aspects of conventional concrete while still maintaining cement integrity thus molecularly bonding
Recommended Uses-Primary: ADA Devices
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	By using two different types of fiber and advanced additives SureDome achieves strength beyond that of other masonry products on the market. SureDome is ADA compliant, has a machined finish and all tiles are true English measure, not converted metric.
General Composition of Material:
	cement, rock, sand, two types of fiber, water and additives
Date introduced on Market: 2007-08-23
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $13.50
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 14 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: C-192,C-39/1231, C-7 Fed. Spec.: ADA 4.29 1108... KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	yes by several, still awaiting approval for VA, WA,CA, & OR
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, Geogia
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.suredome.com/

This information is filed by Karen Hemry on Nov 10, 2009
Contact Information:
	Advanced Surface Systems
	118 N Peters Rd
	Knoxville, TN 37923
	Phone: 865-966-2079
	Email: bumps@suredome.com


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