KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 12, 2011, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

This product is already in use throughout the state on several projects but was never formally adopted. 5/12/11.

Trade Name: Armorflex


Generic Name: Articulated Concrete Block
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.
Address: 514 Barbara Sue Ln
	Mount Washington, Kentucky 40047

Background description of company and its products:
	CONTECH Construction Products Inc. provides site solutions for the civil engineering industry. CONTECH\'s portfolio includes bridges, drainage, retaining walls, sanitary sewer, stormwater, erosion control, and soil stabilization products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Channel Lining, Riverbank Protection, Pipeline Protection, Boat Ramps, and Dam Crests and Spillways. Recognized by FHWA as 1 of 6 permanent erosion control measures.
General Composition of Material:
	Armorflex is a flexible, interlocking matrix of concrete blocks of uniform size, shape, and weight connected by a series of cables which pass longitudinally through preformed ducts in each block.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: structural concrete, rip rap, grouted rock, gabions
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
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 0 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes. KYTC, AML, USACE, and multiple other agencies around the country.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.contech-cpi.com/Products/Erosion-Control/Hard-Armor/ArmorFlex.aspx

This information is filed by Steve Mayes on May 10, 2011
Contact Information:
	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.
	2300 Hurstbourne Village
	Louisville, Kentucky 40299
	Phone: 502-209-0325
	Email: smayes@contech-cpi.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Amargosa Creek Underground Conveyance_CA_Multiple[1].pdf	application/pdf	1386	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1654	Yes
ARMORTEC_Armorflex_OS.pdf	application/pdf	1233	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1653	Yes
ARMORTEC_ArmorFlex2.pdf	application/pdf	528	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1652	Yes
Camellia_Blvd_LA_ArmorFlex_lo_res[1].pdf	application/pdf	171	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1655	Yes
CONTECH_Construction_Products_ARMORFLEX_Arizona_Copper_Mine_	application/pdf	187	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1656	Yes
CONTECH_Construction_Products_Inc_ARMORFLEX_Korean_War_Veter	application/pdf	170	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1657	Yes
Rough_River_KY_ArmorFlex_lo_res[1].pdf	application/pdf	217	82 Steve Mayes	CONTECH Construction Products, Inc.	May 10, 2011	1658	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

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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