KYPEL Product Details

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

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/31/18). Product has been moved to Phase 11 approval. See reviewers comments regarding use and design submittal requirements. (3/20/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ReCon Retaining Walls


Generic Name: Precast modular block retaining wall
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: ReCon Wall Systems, Inc.
Address: 7600 W 27th Street
	St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Background description of company and its products:
	The ReCon retaining wall system is a large precast modular block system that is primarily used for gravity retaining walls. The blocks are produced using wet-cast, air-entrained concrete and provide long-lasting durability.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	ReCon Retaining Walls are a high performance retaining wall system with the look, scale and durability of massive natural stone. Due to their versatility, ease of installation, flexibility, and solid engineering backup, ReCon precast retaining walls are fast becoming the product of choice for a variety of DOT applications. Because ReCon blocks are produced from wet-cast, air-entrained concrete, they are suitable for almost any environment and provide long-lasting durability, even if exposed to freeze thaw cycles and / or road salts. The mass of ReCon’s blocks makes them ideal for use as a gravity wall. In addition, the ReCon Gravity wall typically requires a base to height ratio of 40 to 50% compared to a base to height ratio for an MSE wall of 70 to 80%. Thus, excavation on cut walls is minimized and additional usable real estate at the toe of the wall can be captured.
General Composition of Material:
	ReCon blocks are produced using wet-cast, air-entrained concrete, with a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi (at 28 days) or to the minimum standards for wet cast concrete as determined by Kentucky Department of Highways (whichever is greater).
Date introduced on Market: 2000-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Redi-Rock, Stone-Strong, Verti-Block, Keystone, Allan Block
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: LRFD ASTM: C1776 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Connecticut DOT Idaho DOT Illinois DOT Iowa DOT Kansas DOT Michigan DOT Minnesota DOT New York DOT North Carolina DOT North Dakota DOT Oklahoma DOT South Dakota DOT Texas DOT Vermont DOT Virginia DOT West Virginia DOT Wisconsin DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Connecticut DOT Idaho DOT Illinois DOT Iowa DOT Kansas DOT Michigan DOT Minnesota DOT New York DOT North Carolina DOT North Dakota DOT Oklahoma DOT South Dakota DOT Texas DOT Vermont DOT Virginia DOT West Virginia DOT Wisconsin DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Division of Structural Design Contact Date: June 22, 2018

Product Web Page: www.reconwalls.com

This information is filed by Michael Klotthor on Jul 30, 2018
Contact Information:
	ReCon Wall Systems, Inc.
	7600 W 27th Street
	St. Louis Park, MN 55426
	Phone: 6124437678
	Email: mklotthor@reconwalls.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	Recon walls are approved for use as non-reinforced gravity walls. The designer must present calculations and design drawings to the geotechnical branch for approval for any wall submittal greater than 6' in height or any wall that is located such that failure may impact a structure or traffic area regardless of height. Wall designs submitted to this branch must be completed using the LRFD design platform.	Mar 20, 2019	2327
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Aug 24, 2018	2192
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Looks very similar to the Redi-Rock walls that KYTC utilizes frequently on maintenance projects.	Aug 03, 2018	2173

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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