KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 28, 2018, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/17/18) - MBLACK. Product installed in multiple field applications. Product moved to Phase 9 (approved for use on State projects). Project specific Special Note exists, however, product is not listed on Department's LAM. Notify Division of Materials prior to installation. (11/28/18) - BSMITH

Trade Name: CatStrong UCF 055


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

CatStrong UCF 055 Spec Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	212	964 Issam HARIK	Kentucky Transportation Center	Oct 15, 2018	4741	Yes
Special Note for Carbon Fiber Wrap.doc	application/msword	69	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 28, 2018	4773	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	198 Bart Asher Agency	Y Approve		Nov 30, 2018	2261
KYTC Division of Materials	978 Buan Smith Agency	Y Approve	Based on positive feedback from multiple Districts within the State and approvals from subject matter experts I recommend this product be moved to Phase 9. (11/28/18) - BSMITH	Nov 28, 2018	2257
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve		Nov 20, 2018	2249
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	Y Approve		Nov 16, 2018	2246
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Nov 08, 2018	2230
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	This product has been used on a few KYTC maintenance projects and has performed well.	Oct 22, 2018	2227
KYTC	967 Josh Rogers Agency	Y Approve	This product has been used on several bridges throughout the state with good results. I recommend advancing it to the next phase.	Oct 18, 2018	2226

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: Carbon Fiber Fabric
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Kentucky Transportation Center
Address: University of Kentucky
	LEXINGTON, KY 40506

Background description of company and its products:
	The Kentucky Transportation Center is housed at the University of Kentucky. The CatStrong products, including UCF 055, were developed and/or experimentally tested.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Epoxy and Resin Based Adhesive Bonding Systems
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Structural Materials and Components
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	UCF 055 is a fabric that has a capacity of 55,000 lbs per 1-ft wide section. It is bonded to concrete using a 2-part epoxy resin to restore and /or increase the capacity of structural concrete members.
General Composition of Material:
	UCF 055 is composed of high strength carbon fibers.
Date introduced on Market: 2011-08-29
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Other Carbon Fiber Repair Material
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 20 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D3039 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	The product has been used on 15 bridges in Kentucky.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	As of October 14, 2018, the product has only been used in Kentucky
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://ktc.uky.edu/structures/

This information is filed by Issam HARIK on Oct 15, 2018
Contact Information:
	Kentucky Transportation Center
	University of Kentucky
	LEXINGTON, KY 40506
	Phone: 8592573116
	Email: harik@uky.edu