KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 27, 2019, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/3/19) - BSMITH. Product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. The Vendor will be responsible for finding a project appropriate for this type product demonstration within the Department. (9/28/19)

Trade Name: QuakeWrap U27C


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

Attached Files for This Product

QuakeWrap U27C.pdf	application/pdf	599	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 03, 2019	4990	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Sep 27, 2019	2487
KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve		Sep 18, 2019	2466
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Appears advisable for an experimental application. Doing so may provide some needed insight and potential updating of the Carbon Fiber Wrap special note.	Jul 30, 2019	2418
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	If this product meets same specs as CatStrong, then I would think competition is good for KYTC business practices. Obviously, this product would be project application specific. It would appear that this product could be used in applications of varying degradation as compared to others in this category.	Jul 23, 2019	2407
KYTC	967 Josh Rogers Agency	Y Approve	Would be interested in trying Would be interested in trying	Jun 05, 2019	2359
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Assuming bridge repairs would be the main use. Would be interested in trying.	Jun 05, 2019	2357

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 Not Patented

Manufacturer: QuakeWrap, Inc
Address: 6840 S Tucson Blvd
	Tucson, AZ 85756

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufacturing and installing FRP products for 25 years. Leader in innovating and developing new products for repair, rehabilitation and structural upgrading of buildings, bridges, pipes and other structures.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Ultra high strength carbon fiber fabric. Lightweight and compatible with concrete, masonry, steel and lumber structures.
General Composition of Material:
	Fine wraps and weaves of carbon fibers.
Date introduced on Market: 2010-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: NA
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? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: ICC AC125
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Tested by CalTrans, US Army Corps, Missouri DOT, Nebraska DOT and others.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Approved by Caltrans, US Army Corps, NY State DOT, FEMA, Missouri DOT, TXDOT, New York MTA, Nebraska DOT and others.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.quakewrap.com

This information is filed by Jay Ochs on May 30, 2019
Contact Information:
	FRP - Cabon Fiber Manufacturer
	6840 S Tucson Blvd
	Tucson, AZ 85756
	Phone: 6022918392
	Email: jochs@quakewrap.com


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