KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 01, 2015, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Sent to Geotechnical branch for review. Product moved to Phase IV, approved for experimental use (5/1/15).

Trade Name: Tensar TriAx TX5 Geogrid


Generic Name:
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Tensar International
Address: 3133 Yorkshire Drive
	Bardstown, KY 40004

Background description of company and its products:
	International manufacturer of geogrid products for civil engineering applications.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Soil Treatments and Weed Control
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Increases modulus of aggregate used for pavements and stabilization.
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene.
Date introduced on Market: 2011-01-05
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 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:
	Over 30 DOTs have used this product. NMDOT, UDOT, Ohio DOT, CalTrans and at least 10 others are standard users,
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Pavement Design, Geotech Branch Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by James Sanneman on May 01, 2013
Contact Information:
	Tensar International
	3133 Yorkshire Drive
	Bardstown, KY 40004
	Phone: 502-905-2744
	Email: jsanneman@tensarcorp.com


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

TriAx_TX5_Specs.pdf	application/pdf	98	611 James Sanneman	Tensar International	May 01, 2013	2657	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Additional information needed, please upload supporting information.	May 01, 2015	1525

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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