KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 05, 2013, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Experimental use approved by Geotechnical Branch.

Trade Name: Mirafi BXG120


Generic Name: Mirafi BXG120
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: TenCate Geosynthetics
Address: 365 South Holland Drive
	Pendergrass, GA 30567

Background description of company and its products:
	TenCate Geosynthetics commercial division serves the geosynthetics industry with three brands in the Americas: TenCate MirafiÂ®, TenCate MiragridÂ®, and TenCate GeotubeÂ®. We deliver turnkey system solutions for the transportation construction, mechanic
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Longer Roadway life and reduced roadway construction costs.
General Composition of Material:
	Geogrid is composed of 100% polypropylene resin which is extruded into a grid structure.
Date introduced on Market: 2012-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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 3 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: D6637 Fed. Spec.: KY: Geogrid spec Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Kansas DOT, Oklahoma DOT, Iowa DOT, Florida DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Iowa DOT, Oklahoma DOT, Kansas DOT, Texas DOT, Florida DOT
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.mirafi.com

This information is filed by Kelly Little on Sep 18, 2012
Contact Information:
	TenCate
	365 South Holland Drive
	Pendergrass, GA 30567
	Phone: 706-693-1777
	Email: k.little@tencate.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
BXG110 - BXG120 Grid MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	97	490 Kelly Little	TenCate	Sep 18, 2012	2405	Yes
BXG120 cert for KYDOT submittal.pdf	application/pdf	51	490 Kelly Little	TenCate	Sep 18, 2012	2404	Yes
Submittal letter template - BXG110 & BXG120.pdf	application/pdf	35	490 Kelly Little	TenCate	Sep 18, 2012	2403	Yes
TDS_BXG120.pdf	application/pdf	99	490 Kelly Little	TenCate	Sep 18, 2012	2406	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	432 Tony Beckham Agency	Y Approve	Approve for trial use Approve for trial use	Feb 04, 2013	1172
KYTC	432 Tony Beckham Agency	U Undecided	Test method for Junction Efficiency not specified. KYTC require GRI-GG2 -87 be used	Nov 14, 2012	1132

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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