KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 07, 2012, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

this product was requested to be approved for experimental use by the Geotechnical Branch.

Trade Name: Checkmate BX Type 1 geogrid


Generic Name: BX Type 1
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Checkmate Geosynthetics (USA)
Address: 3274 Chipping Wood Court
	Alpharetta, GA 30004

Background description of company and its products:
	Geosynthetics manufacturer/supplier
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Structural Materials and Components
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Provides stiffness enhancement and retention when included in unbound aggregate bases. Leads to significant up front cost savings and/or longer pavement life
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene plastic
Date introduced on Market: 2006-08-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Any geogrid currently approved by KYTC per Spec. 304
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1.50
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $1.75

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 2 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:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Spec 304 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Approved by: TX DoT, KS DoT, OK DoT, IA DoT, City of Wichita, KS
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Paul Looney's office at KYTC Contact Date: July 19, 2012

Product Web Page: http://checkmategeogrid.com/

This information is filed by Jim Penman on Aug 02, 2012
Contact Information:
	Checkmate Geosynthetics (USA)
	3274 Chipping Wood Court
	Alpharetta, GA 30004
	Phone: 404-368-0052
	Email: jimpenman147@aol.com


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Attached Files for This Product

Material properties - BX Type 1 - 6th June 2012.pdf	application/pdf	152	556 Jim Penman	Checkmate Geosynthetics (USA)	Aug 02, 2012	2340	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	432 Tony Beckham Agency	Y Approve	Meets KYTC specs Approve for trial use Meets KYTC specs Approve for trial use	Aug 07, 2012	1092

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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