KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 09, 2013, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product was reviewed and approved by Pavement Design. Product is available for experimental use.

Trade Name: Tensar BXtype2 Geogrid


Generic Name: BX1200
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Tensar International Corporation
Address: 3679 Delaware Drive
	Troy, MI 48084

Background description of company and its products:
	Tensar manufacturers and distributes geogrid products made in the USA.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Soil Treatments and Weed Control
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	aggregate confinement
General Composition of Material:
	punched and drawn polypropylene
Date introduced on Market:
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? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 304 Others:
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:

Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Bill Tiltman on May 08, 2013
Contact Information:
	Tensar International Corporation
	3679 Delaware Drive
	Troy, MI 48084
	Phone: 248-273-1997
	Email: btiltman@tensarcorp.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

Tensar BX2 Approval.pdf	application/pdf	51	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	May 09, 2013	2664	Yes
Tensar BXtype2 Geogrid Spec Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	76	614 Bill Tiltman	Tensar International Corporation	May 09, 2013	2663	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.


1.	Trade Name *	Generic Name
2.	Manufacturer*
	Address*		Yes No Applied for
	City*	Patented?
	State* Zip Code*
3.	Background description of company and its products*
	Tensar manufacturers and distributes geogrid products made in the USA.
4.	Recommended Uses-Primary*		Note: Categories with asterisk (*) require NTPEP Submittal. Vendor needs to obtain NTPEP Test results before submitting product to KYPEL.
5.	Recommended Uses-Alternate
6.	Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed*
	aggregate confinement
7.	General Composition of Material (Send Lab Report When Applicable)*
	punched and drawn polypropylene
8.	Date introduced on Market*	Alternate for What Existing Product?
9.	Cost Per Unit Material? (F.O.B.) $	Royalty Cost? $
10.	Cost Per Unit in Place? $
11.	Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes No To Be Mailed
12.	Product Availability: Seasonal Non-Seasonal Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
13.	Can Samples Be Provided? YesNo
	Free Or at Cost: $ For Laboratory Testing?
	Free Or at Cost: $ For Field Evaluation?
14.	Does product meet requirements of following specifications? (Give Specification No.)
	AASHTO ASTM Fed. Spec. KY Others
15.	Has product, or is product being evaluated by other Highway authorities or other agencies? (State by Whom)

16.	Is product approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies? (State by whom used and whether use is routine or experimental only and attach documentation (if available.)

17.	Has another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways been contacted? YesNo
	Which office?	When?

18.	Product web page:

	* Required Fields

Product Submitter's Information:
Name: *
Filling Date: Wed, 08 May 2013 15:53:34 -0400
Organization: Tensar International Corporation
Address: 3679 Delaware Drive, Troy, MI 48084
Telephone Number: 248-273-1997
Email Address:


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