KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 22, 2019, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product sent to Geotechnical Branch for comment. Updating mailing list to include Michael Carpenter since these type of walls are his specialty. This will be for the Vistawall, Crimp Mat system. (8/8/2016) WPS Product has been approved for use when construction plans require a product such as this. There is not a List of Approved Material for this type of product, however, it will be listed in the Special Note for MSE Retaining Walls as an approved product for selection. (10/22/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: VISTAWALL SYSTEMS


Generic Name: MSE Retaining Walls
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: VistaWall Systems, LLC (formerly T & B Structural Systems, L
Address: 11330 Lakefield Dr.
	JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097

Background description of company and its products:
	VistaWall Systems, LLC (formerly T & B Structural Systems, LLC) has been supplying MSE wall materials, designs, and construction services on public works projects since 1995. We offer permanent MSE wall systems using galvanized steel soil reinforcement co
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	MSE wall systems using galvanized steel soil reinforcement connected to precast, reinforced concrete panels. Approval of the VistaWall system will increase competition for theses systems, lowering the cost for the Department. Please note the cost of the system varies with the tye of project. Typical costs are discussed in the HITEC report mprovided, so these fields have been left blank.
General Composition of Material:
	MSE wall systems using galvanized steel soil reinforcement connected to precast, reinforced concrete panels.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Reinforced Earth Co.
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 60 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:
	AASHTO: 2010a ASTM: Fed. Spec.: fhwa 2009 KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes. The system has been evaluated by HITEC, Report published August 2012. The system has been approved for use in a number of states including GA, AL, VA, CO, and TX.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes. The system has been evaluated by HITEC, Report published August 2012. The system has been approved for use in a number of states including GA, AL, VA, CO, and TX.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.vistawallsystems.com

This information is filed by Joseph Bailey on Oct 16, 2012
Contact Information:
	T & B Structural Systems, LLC
	11330 Lakefield Dr.
	JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
	Phone: 770-814-4340
	Email: JOE.BAILEY@TBSSUS.COM


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Attached Files for This Product

Pre Publication TPT Set-Up no app.pdf	application/pdf	482	554 Joseph Bailey	T & B Structural Systems, LLC	Nov 08, 2012	2480	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	I recommend approval of this system. The system manufacturer will be noted as an acceptable vendor alternate in our special note for mse walls when it is appropriate for the proposed retaining wall type. The contractor and vendor must be able to meet all of the personnel, construction, design, and submission timing restrictions outlined in the special note. The special note will be included in the final set of the project plans. A sample copy can be found online at: https://transportation.ky.gov/StructuralDesign/Special%20Notes%20and%20Guidance/Special%20Note%20for%20MSE%20Retaining%20Walls.docx	Oct 21, 2019	2538

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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