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 600 GFRP Dowel Bars


Generic Name: fiberglass dowel bars
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 Brothers is a leading producer of FRP reinforcing for concrete.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	GFRP Dowel bars are load transfer devices used in concrete paving or in electromagnetically sensitive areas such as high speed tolling. They are non-metallic and so they will not rust or corrode locking pavement joints. While their shear capacity is adequate for effective load transfer, the low modulus of the GFRP dowel is also beneficial to the joint as slab curling during temperature changes allow the GFRP dowel to flex with the changes in the paving slab.
General Composition of Material:
	75% ECR glass fibers in a Vinyl Ester Resin Matrix
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: epoxy coated dowel bars
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $5.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $5.00

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? 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: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: ACI 440
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	GFRP Dowel bars have been used by Ohio, Port Authority of New York New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Use is routine in high speed tolling, experimental for traditional paving work
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.hughesbros.com/Aslan600/Aslan600_GFRP_Dowel_Bars.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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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

Aslan 600 GFRP DOWELBARbrochure.pdf	application/pdf	656	410 Doug Gremel	Hughes Brothers, Inc.	Jan 12, 2011	1448	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Jun 02, 2011	854
KYTC Div. of Structural Design	383 Kong Ee Agency	Y Approve		Apr 19, 2011	810
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Apr 18, 2011	805
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	801
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Apr 06, 2011	798

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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