KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 20, 2019, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Phase updated to Phase II on 2/6/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/6/17) WPS Additional attachments uploaded manually by MBlack on 12/27/17 (12/27/17) - MBLACK Sent back to KYTC reviewer on 3/6/18 - MBLACK. Product moved to Phase 11, approved for use however no specification or special note exists. Must contact KYTC to get approval for use on specific projects (8/29/18) - MBLACK. The Approval Recommendation from August 24, 2018 has been updated. There was some confusion regarding the reference to a special note that does not exist. Please review the revised Approval comment under the Recommendations. (5/20/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Gravix


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Gravix Florida DOT Approval Letter.pdf	application/pdf	499	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Jan 12, 2017	4030	Yes
Gravix Georgia DOT Approval Letter.pdf	application/pdf	640	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Jan 12, 2017	4029	Yes
Gravix North Carolina DOT Approval Letter.pdf	application/pdf	233	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Jan 12, 2017	4031	Yes
Gravix Pine Mountain Rd Case Study.pdf	application/pdf	716	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Nov 16, 2017	4409	Yes
Gravix Precast Modular Retaining Wall Spec.pdf	application/pdf	630	313 Michael T. Black, P.E.	KYTC	Dec 27, 2017	4428	Yes
GRAVIX Sell Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	3387	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Jan 12, 2017	4032	Yes
Gravix Windy Hill Rd. Case Study.pdf	application/pdf	617	843 Taylor Callaway	Earth Wall Products	Nov 16, 2017	4408	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Vendor's Response	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	This approval comment supersedes previous comment from 8/24/18 which contained en error: Gravix DOT Precast Wall Systems manufactured by Earth Wall Products have been reviewed by the Geotechnical Branch. Approval is recommended for use as gravity walls on KYTC projects. These walls must be allowed for project use by plan notes and the geotechnical report. They must be constructed according to Cabinet requirements as outlined in the plan notes, geotechnical report and Cabinet Standard Specifications. For each wall submittal, the designer must present calculations and design drawings to the Geotechnical Branch for approval. Wall designs submitted to this Branch must be completed using the LRFD design platform.		May 20, 2019	2354
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Product moved to Phase 11, approved for use however no specification or special note exists. Must contact KYTC to get approval for use on specific projects (8/29/18) - MBLACK.		Aug 29, 2018	2203
KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	Gravix Wall Systems manufactured by Earth Wall Products have been reviewed by the Geotechnical Branch. Approval is recommended for use on KYTC projects. These walls must be specified for project use by special note and constructed according to Cabinet requirements. For each wall submittal, the designer must present calculations and design drawings to the Geotechnical Branch for approval. Wall designs submitted to this Branch must be completed using the LRFD design platform.		Aug 24, 2018	2195
KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	U Undecided	Attachments Included approval letters from other DOT's and a brief "sell sheet" are product specifications and case histories available for review?	I have attached case histories for the Gravix Retaining Wall System through the attachments tab on KYPEL website. However, it says that I am limited to 6 attachments for our product so I am sending a Gravix Retaining Wall Spec directly to Perry Semones via email.	Sep 28, 2017	1979

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:
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Earth Wall Products
Address: 1427 Walcutts Way
	Marietta, GA 30064

Background description of company and its products:
	Earth Wall Products provides proprietary retaining wall systems and construction materials for use in earth retaining walls. Gravix is our proprietary retaining wall system that is designed for use in DOT applications.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Gravix was created to meet the need for a retaining wall system that makes use of on site fill verses bringing in select or off site fill for backfill behind the retaining wall. Gravix stems have a triangular flared shape which enables the system to use the weight of the backfill for stability instead of relying on soil friction characteristics.
General Composition of Material:
	Precast concrete and steel reinforcement
Date introduced on Market: 2013-04-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Cast-in-place and MSE walls
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $30.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $50.00

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

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: Gravity Bin Wall Gui ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: MASH TL-4
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes, Gravix is in the process of being evaluated by CALTRANS, PennDOT, WashDOT, Virginia DOT, Alabama DOT, Ohio DOT, Tennessee DOT, and New Jersey DOT.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes, Gravix has been approved for routine use by Georgia DOT, Florida DOT, and North Carolina DOT.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.earthwallproducts.com

This information is filed by Evan Martin on Jan 12, 2017
Contact Information:
	Earth Wall Products
	1427 Walcutts Way
	Marietta, GA 30064
	Phone: 770-298-0112
	Email: emartin@earthwallproducts.com


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