KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 12, 2010, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Fast track requested due to contract deadlines. Two approvals already in system.

Trade Name: WaboCrete II


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
10441WAII Part B MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	43	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	754	Yes
11173WAII Part C MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	44	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	755	Yes
11174WAII Part A MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	43	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	753	Yes
11176WA Bonding Agent Part A.pdf	application/pdf	43	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	756	Yes
11177wa Bonding Agent Part B.pdf	application/pdf	46	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	757	Yes
WaboCrete_II_2010.pdf	application/pdf	137	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	750	Yes
wabocrete_II_install.pdf	application/pdf	30	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	752	Yes
WaboCreteIISpec.doc	application/msword	65	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 30, 2010	751	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 02, 2011	871
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jul 21, 2010	584
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	We do not foresee any Traffic-related applications for this product. We would defer to Maintenance and/or Construction who would tradtionally use this product.	May 18, 2010	487
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		May 17, 2010	481
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		May 13, 2010	476
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		May 12, 2010	459

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: Elastomeric Concrete Expansion Joint Header
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Watson Bowman Acme Corp
Address: 95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, New York 14228

Background description of company and its products:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of expansion control systems and components for the bridge and highway transportation market for over 50 years. Our manufacturing and business operations are supported and certified by
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	WaboCrete II is a field mixed, self-leveling, ambient cure elastomeric expansion joint header material designed to monolithically bond the expansion joint to the bridge deck, creating a true watertight system. WaboCrete II absorbs impact loading and allows the expansion joint to flex with varying deck loads, thus preventing cracking, spalling and damage to the bridge deck. Additionally, the system cures out and is ready to receive traffic typically within one hour, which greatly reduces costly traffic closures and reduces construction times.
General Composition of Material:
	WaboCrete II is a 100% solids, two-component polyurethane with pregraded aggregate mixture.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Delcrete, Silspec 900
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $110.00
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? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	WaboCrete II has been used in the state of kentucky for over 17 years. Please fast track this evaluation, it is needed for a project recently let and being done by Intech Construction. The WaboCrete material will be needed in less than 30 Days.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Texas DOT (Routine), New York State DOT (Routine), New York Thruway Authority (Routine), Oregon DOT (Routine), North Carolina DOT (Routine), Missouri DOT (Routine - Maintenance), Maine DOT (Routine), Illinois DOT (Routine), South Carolina (Routine), Nevada DOT (Routine), Tennesse DOT (Routine), New Mexico DOT (Routine), Washington DOT (Routine), New Hampshire DOT (Routine).
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Scott Phelps, Materials Contact Date: April 30, 2010

Product Web Page: www.wbacorp.com

This information is filed by Christopher Overby on Apr 30, 2010
Contact Information:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp
	95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, New York 14228
	Phone: 716-817-5458
	Email: christopher.overby@basf.com


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