KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 02, 2011, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use on 5/2/11.

Trade Name: Aslan 100 GFRP Rebar


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Aslan 100 GFRP Bridge projects.pdf	application/pdf	3837	410 Doug Gremel	Hughes Brothers, Inc.	Jan 12, 2011	1445	Yes
Aslan_100_GFRP_Rebar_Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	1340	410 Doug Gremel	Hughes Brothers, Inc.	Jan 12, 2011	1447	Yes
Holistic approach to reduce bridge deck costs.pdf	application/pdf	1504	410 Doug Gremel	Hughes Brothers, Inc.	Jan 12, 2011	1446	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Jun 02, 2011	853
KYTC Div. of Structural Design	383 Kong Ee Agency	Y Approve		Apr 19, 2011	811
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Apr 18, 2011	804
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have applications related to Traffic Operations. We will defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Apr 11, 2011	800
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Apr 06, 2011	799

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: FRP or Fiberglass Rebar
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Hughes Brothers, Inc.
Address: 210 N 13th Street
	Seward, NE 68434

Background description of company and its products:
	Founded in 1921, Hughes Bros is a manufacturer of high voltage transmission line materials primarily. Many of the components in high voltage construction are made of FRP\'s and we diversified into the production of fiberglass rebar in 1993. We have been
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Improved longevity of concrete structures exposed to de-icing salts.
General Composition of Material:
	75% ECR glass fibers encapsulated in a vinyl ester resin matrix
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: coated or stainless steel rebar
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.75
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 5 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: LRFD Design guide ASTM: D7205 & others Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: ACI 440
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes, Our firm has furnished over 50 bridge deck structures utilizing Aslan 100 GFRP bars. States include: Missouri, West Virginia, Virginia, Texas, Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, Wisconsin, British Columbia, North Carolina, Ontario, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, New York, Utah ... and even .... Kentucky.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	.. define \"approved\".. many states have built experimental bridge decks using GFRP bars, some states use GFRP bars as a standard in barrier wall expansion joints, paving etc as a \"standard\"..
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.hughesbros.com/Aslan100/Aslan100_GFRP_rebar.html

This information is filed by Doug Gremel on Jan 12, 2011
Contact Information:
	Hughes Brothers, Inc.
	210 N 13th Street
	Seward, NE 68434
	Phone: 402-646-6211
	Email: doug@hughesbros.com


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