KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 23, 2020, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

This product has been recommended for Phase 9 Approval through the Geotechnical Branch. As Phase 9 states there are specification of special notes for this type of material, however, there is not currently a List of Approved Material. (9/23/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: GeoSpec Lightweight Fill


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Geotechnical Engineered Applications Selection, Application	application/pdf	494	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Jan 10, 2015	3154	Yes
MasterFormat Specs - GeoSpec Lightweight Fill Material.pdf	application/pdf	57	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3136	Yes
PIB 1000 - EPS Geofoam Product Information Bulletin Index.pd	application/pdf	73	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3145	Yes
PIB 1001 - Plasti-Fab EPS Geofoam Applications.pdf	application/pdf	127	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3144	Yes
PIB 1002 - GeoSpec Lightweight Fill Material Construction Pr	application/pdf	214	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3137	Yes
PIB 1003 - GeoSpec Lightweight Fill Material for Road Embank	application/pdf	429	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3138	Yes
PIB 1004 - Geofoam Lightweight Fill Specification.pdf	application/pdf	246	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3139	Yes
PIB 1011 - Load Reduction on Buried Utilities Using GeoSpec	application/pdf	245	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3140	Yes
PIB 1013 - Retaining Wall or Abutment Design Using GeoSpec L	application/pdf	165	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3141	Yes
PIB 1014 - GeoSpec Lightweight Fill Material - Product Certi	application/pdf	94	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3143	Yes
PIB 1015 - GeoSpec Lightweight Fill Material Product Data p	application/pdf	86	717 Tim Snider	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC	Dec 18, 2014	3142	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	This supplier has been reviewed by KYTC geotechnical Branch. We have determined that they can provide EPS Foam Block that meets the requirements of our special note. Since this material does not appear on our LAM but it meets the requirements of our special note it is our opinion that their EPS Foam Blocks are eligible for phase 9 approval.	Sep 22, 2020	2733
KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	N/A	unauthorized comments not for publication	Feb 19, 2015	1479
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Feb 13, 2015	1478
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	Y Approve		Feb 12, 2015	1477
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	Y Approve		Feb 11, 2015	1476
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Feb 09, 2015	1475
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	Y Approve		Feb 09, 2015	1474
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to be relevant to applications related to Traffic Operations. Defer final ruling to subject matter experts.	Feb 09, 2015	1473

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.


Generic Name: geofoam
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC
Address: 2725 Henkle Drive
	Lebanon, OH 45036

Background description of company and its products:
	About Plasti-Fab http://plastifab.com/about-plastifab/about-plastifab.html, Plasti-Fab Ltd: Experts in the Insulation Industry, Plasti-Fabâ€™s mission is to provide its customers with expanded polystyrene (EPS) Product Solutions for constructing
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	GeoSpecÂ® lightweight fill material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam used in ground fill applications where a lightweight fill material is required to reduce stresses on underlying or adjoining soils/structures. EPS geofoam has been used in projects involving roads, bridge approach fills, embankments, levees, berms, foundations, landscaping, etc., worldwide for over 50 years. GeoSpec fill material can be designed to support high compressive loads, but has a density less than 1% of traditional earth materials. It can be designed to meet a wide range of geotechnical engineering specifications with a typical density range of 11 kg/m3 (0.7 pcf) to 40 kg/m3 (2.5 pcf) providing a range of compressive resistance properties. The table below provides GeoSpec fill material type designations and material properties as per ASTM D6817, Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam.
General Composition of Material:
	Expanded Polystyrene
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Lightweight Cellular Concrete, DuraFill geofoam, Some Common
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 30 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D6817 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: NCHRP 529
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes, Federal Highway, Departmnents of Transportation in many of not all US States and Candaian provinces, as well as many Countries around the world (geofoam generically )OH,MI,WI,MN http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/deployment/geofoam.cfm
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes, Ohio Departments of Transportation (Geofoam generically in the industry has been approved in many states for highway use. I am aware of use and approvals in CA,OH,IN,MN,MI,WI,UT,MA,NY,NJ,AZ,WA. I believe there are many more.) Also our facilities in Canada have provincial approval.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Materials Contact Date: December 12, 2014

Product Web Page: http://plastifab.com/products/geofoam-sol/geospec.html

This information is filed by Tim Snider on Dec 15, 2014
Contact Information:
	PlastiFab DBA PFB Manufacturing LLC
	2725 Henkle Drive
	Lebanon, OH 45036
	Phone: 513.836.3232
	Email: tsnider@plastifab.com


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