KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 19, 2019, its status is phase 13.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/20/18)- BSMITH. Product has been rejected based on not meeting strength requirements. See comments in Recommendations. (9/19/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ADS # 0401


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SKAPS
Address: 335 Athena Dr
	Athens, GA 30601

Background description of company and its products:
	ADS is a leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and ancillary products, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	These fabrics are designed to filter soil particles from drainage systems and stabilize roadways to increase performance life. Nonwovens are ideal for a variety of civil engineering applications including: •Subsurface Drainage •Roadway Separation •Railroad Stabilization •Hard Armor Underlayment •Landfill Leachate Collection •Underground Detention/Retention Systems
General Composition of Material:
	ADS Geosynthetics 4.0 oz (0401T) is a needle-punched nonwoven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple fibers, which are formed into a random network for dimensional stability. ADS Geosynthetics 4.0 oz (0401T) resists ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, naturally encountered basics and acids.
Date introduced on Market: 1947-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
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:

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:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Danny Sinnard on Dec 20, 2018
Contact Information:
	Advanced Drainage Systems
	4640 Trueman Boulevard
	Hilliard, OH 43026
	Phone: 614-704-0644
	Email: Danny.Sinnard@ads-pipe.com


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Attached Files for This Product

ADS Geosynthetics 0401T Nonwoven.pdf	application/pdf	119	986 Danny Sinnard	Advanced Drainage Systems	Dec 20, 2018	4791	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	N Disapprove	Product does not meet required grab strengths listed in AASHTO M288	Sep 19, 2019	2475
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	NTPEP data listing has been accessed and # 0401 is not found, there is a 0401T. Are these one and the same. If so a correction is required in KYPEL. Indication on product info is that a sample cannot be provided. A sample to the Division on Materials will be required for product verification. The sample should include the manufacturing plants unique code. Also submit the label that is affixed to the roll by the manufacturer which will also contain the manufacturing plant ID code.	Dec 21, 2018	2275

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.