KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 07, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product sent to Asphalt mixtures for review. Updated Phase on 6/7/2016 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. (6/7/16) WPS

Trade Name: FORTA-FI


Generic Name: n/a
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: FORTA Corporation
Address: 100 Forta Dr
	Grove City, PA 16127-6399

Background description of company and its products:
	FORTA Corporation has been researching and manufacturing synthetic fibers for the concrete and asphalt construction industries since 1978. FORTA offers a variety of fibers to customers around the world for use in concrete reinforcement, as well as their
Recommended Uses-Primary: Bituminous Materials and Additives
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Concrete Patching Material
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	FORTA-FI is added into asphalt at the production plant to three-dimensionally reinforce paving material to resist premature cracking and rutting. Testing has shown increased pavement life of up to 50% or more, as well as giving engineers the option of using less asphalt material in their roadway, airfield, parking lot and/or trail design while achieving similar design life.
General Composition of Material:
	FORTA-FI is a blend of polyolefin fibers, aramid fibers, and other materials. A product Fact/Data sheet and MSDS will be forwarded.
Date introduced on Market: 2009-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: other fibers, mats, polymers
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $6.75
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $15.00

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? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: n/a ASTM: n/a Fed. Spec.: n/a KY: n/a Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes. FHWA, PA DOT, OH DOT, IL DOT, NY DOT, GA DOT, NJ DOT, and other state DOTs.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Not at this time. Currently placed trials are being evaluated for various state DOT approvals.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: n/a Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.FORTA-FI.com

This information is filed by Scott Nazar on Jan 17, 2014
Contact Information:
	Forta Corporation
	100 Forta Drive
	Grove City, PA 16127
	Phone: 800-245-0306
	Email: snazar@fortacorp.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
ASU Structural Number Data.pdf	application/pdf	164	661 Chase Eyster	Manufacturer	Jan 17, 2014	2819	Yes
FORTA-FI ASTM Paper 1-11.pdf	application/pdf	464	661 Chase Eyster	Manufacturer	Jan 17, 2014	2820	Yes
Forta-Fi Fact Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	64	661 Chase Eyster	Manufacturer	Jan 17, 2014	2821	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	Y Approve	We recommend approval for experimental use. However, we are concerned about the potential for increased cost associated with necessary plant modifications to incorporate the fibers. Also, the addition of fibers in asphalt mixtures may adversely affect workability. This product seems well suited for intersections, but the increased cost involved with the small quantities on these types of applications may outweigh the benefits from the fibers.	Jun 23, 2014	1419

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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