KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 23, 2021, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/27/17)- MBLACK. Additional information of this product has been added to the submittal. This list of Review Committee members has been updated for a fresh review. (12/23/2020) - BSMITH A design drawing of the product has been requested to be added to the Attachments. (12/23/2020) - BSMITH The product has been moved to Phase 10 Approval. It will be added to the LAM. (9/23/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Mondo Block - GB14SH2


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
HSST-1-B-278A (GB14SH2).pdf	application/pdf	1059	900 Maggie Ellis	Manufacturer	Dec 14, 2017	4423	Yes
TRNo690900-MON2-Mondo-Final.pdf	application/pdf	7873	900 Maggie Ellis	Manufacturer	Dec 14, 2017	4422	Yes
TRNo690900-MON3-FINAL.pdf	application/pdf	9149	900 Maggie Ellis	Manufacturer	Dec 14, 2017	4421	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC-Design	1108 Wendy Southworth Agency	Y Approve	See comments for GB14SH(1) for Design. See comments for GB14SH(1) for Design.	Sep 22, 2021	3016
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	Product has merit, but will need review and approval of the Division of Highway Design.	Sep 07, 2021	2999
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Similar to a product currently being used.	Dec 23, 2020	2846
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Recommend for Division of Design review. One can dig through the reports but request submit a drawing specific to the product. This will require Division of Highway Design review.	Dec 23, 2020	2842
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Recommend for Division of Design review.	Jan 18, 2018	2012

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: Composite Guardrail Block
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Mondo Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 250
	Reno, OH 45773

Background description of company and its products:
	Mondo Polymer Tech. has manufactured composite guardrail blocks for the National Highway System since our first FHWA approval in 1995. With the change from NCHRP 350 to AASHTO MASH standards, we have developed products that meet these new standards.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Guardrail/Guiderail
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Guardrail/Guiderail
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Mondo Block composite guardrail blocks are light weight, inorganic blocks that are impervious to dry check, rot & boring type insects. They have a long-lasting polymer construction made from recycled polymers, diverting plastics from the solid waste stream. The block can also be recycled at the end of its life cycle.
General Composition of Material:
	Recycled polyolefins - polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, etc. as well as trace plastics
Date introduced on Market: 2017-09-27
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Wood blockouts on steel posts
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $8.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH-Level 3 ASTM: N/A Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: N/A Others: N/A
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This blockout received FHWA eligibility on September 27, 2017. We have submitted applications to and are in evaluation in CA, FL, IL, KS, OK, TX, WI.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	We have received approval for routine use in the following states: NC, MD, VT
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Office of Design Contact Date: December 13, 2017

Product Web Page: www.mondopolymer.com

This information is filed by Maggie Ellis on Dec 14, 2017
Contact Information:
	Manufacturer
	P.O. Box 250
	Reno, OH 45773
	Phone: 888-607-4790
	Email: maggie@mondopolymer.com


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