KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 12, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Phase updated to Phase II on 8/4/2016 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (8/4/16) WPS 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. (8/12/16) WPS

Trade Name: C Drain


Generic Name:
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
Address: 217 Delaplain Rd.
	Winchester, KY 40391

Background description of company and its products:
	Site Solution Company
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Replaces aggregate for drainage and piping.
General Composition of Material:
	Plastic, Geotextile
Date introduced on Market: 2011-07-27
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: M 288 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 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 Tom Nein on Aug 04, 2016
Contact Information:
	Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
	217 Delaplain Rd.
	Winchester, KY 40391
	Phone: 8598080623
	Email: tnein@conteches.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
c-drain-bro-web.pdf	application/pdf	950	823 Tom Nein	Contech Engineered Solutions LLC	Aug 04, 2016	3820	Yes
CONTECH C-Drain - CAD Detail - Retaining Wall Drainage.pdf	application/pdf	139	823 Tom Nein	Contech Engineered Solutions LLC	Aug 04, 2016	3821	Yes
CONTECH Guide Spec - Civil - Wall Drain - Backfilled Wall -	application/pdf	80	823 Tom Nein	Contech Engineered Solutions LLC	Aug 04, 2016	3819	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	635 Ajay Shah Agency	Y Approve		Aug 11, 2016	1851
KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	From a Geotechnical stand point we have no issue with this product. Please note that using this product will not alter the material and gradation requirements of retained backfill. In addition to our office we recommend that Structural Design has an opportunity to provide a review (if they haven't already).	Aug 08, 2016	1850

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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