KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 16, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Sent to Structural Design and DEA for review. (1/2014) Product has been moved to phase IV- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (5/16/16) WPS

Trade Name: Silent Protector


Generic Name: Absorptive Sound Barrier Wall
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Atlantic Industries Limited
Address: 640 Waydom Drive
	Ayr, Ontario N0B1E0

Background description of company and its products:
	Atlantic Industries Limited is a manufacturer of infrastructure materials including mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls (Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls), corrugated steel pipe, large span corrugated steel plate culverts and arches
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	5. Outstanding Features Claimed: Light weight absorptive sound barrier wall material especially suited for use on structure mounted applications. It has also been widely used as a ground mounted sound barrier wall. Panels interlock with tongue and groove configuration. Silent Protector has excellent sound mitigation properties (Sound Transmission Class of 31 and an Noise Reduction Coefficient of 1.0). Sound absorptive qualities are attained through the panelâ€™s perforated surface and the inclusion of acoustic mineral wool in the panel cavity. It is available in lengths of 8, 10, and 12 foot lengths. Panel length is determined on a project specific basis depending on wind loading. Available in several colors and different textures.
General Composition of Material:
	Synthetic panels spanning between galvanized steel posts.
Date introduced on Market: 2003-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Other sound barrier walls
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 45 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: Varies Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Georgia DOT - routine British Columbia Infrastructure - routine Kentucky (KYTC) - approved use on projects Ministry of Transportation Quebec - routine Ministry of Transportation Ontario - being reviewed South Carolina DOT - under review New York State DOT - under review Virginia DOT - under review Alberta Transportation -trial product
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Georgia DOT - routine British Columbia Infrastructure - routine Kentucky (KYTC) - approved use on projects Ministry of Transportation Quebec - routine Alberta Transportation -trial product
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.ailsoundwalls.com

This information is filed by Paul Sunseth on Dec 11, 2013
Contact Information:
	Atlantic Industries Limited
	640 Waydom Drive
	Ayr, Ontario N0B1E0
	Phone: 519-622-8600
	Email: psunseth@ailsoundwalls.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
AIL Sound Wall Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	1544	640 Paul Sunseth	Atlantic Industries Limited	Dec 11, 2013	2810	Yes
Product Benefits - Silent Protector.pdf	application/pdf	21	640 Paul Sunseth	Atlantic Industries Limited	Dec 11, 2013	2811	Yes
Project Pictures.pdf	application/pdf	1642	640 Paul Sunseth	Atlantic Industries Limited	Dec 11, 2013	2812	Yes
Section (32 35 16) - Standard Specification Structure Mounte	application/pdf	20	640 Paul Sunseth	Atlantic Industries Limited	Dec 11, 2013	2813	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	635 Ajay Shah Agency	Y Approve		Apr 22, 2014	1399
KYTC	645 Daniel Burgin Agency	Y Approve	This product meets acoustic specifications for use as a light-weight, absorptive noise barrier. It has already been used in Kentucky at I-264 and Newburg Road.	Jan 09, 2014	1354

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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