KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 26, 2020, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/2/19) - BSMITH Product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review the definition of Phase 4 and notify this office when a Contractor has been found to utilize this product on a Project. (8/26/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ZoneBloc®


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

Attached Files for This Product

20190611_Statement equality elegibility letter_Hill and Smith US.pdf	application/pdf	3166	1054 Collin Tovell	Hill & Smith Inc.	Sep 27, 2019	5141	Yes
ZoneBloc™ Concrete Barrier.pdf	application/pdf	1363	1054 Collin Tovell	Hill & Smith Inc.	Sep 27, 2019	5140	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Rely on review by design but don't we need more detailed drawings concerning reinforcement and connection system, requirements for the concrete. Shop drawings and requirement to manufacture by an approved precast supplier.	Oct 11, 2019	2529
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	Would like to review this product and come back with a recommendation ASAP After referring with Pavement Design they can see some merit in moving this product forward.	Oct 10, 2019	2525
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	Would like to review this product and come back with a recommendation ASAP After referring with Pavement Design they can see some merit in moving this product forward.	Oct 10, 2019	2524
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Probably won't be used too often, but can always use more tools in the toolbox.	Oct 03, 2019	2520
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	U Undecided	Would like to review this product and come back with a recommendation ASAP	Oct 03, 2019	2519

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 Patented

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith Inc.
Address: 987 Buckeye Park Rd.
	Columbus, OH 43207

Background description of company and its products:
	Since 2008, Hill & Smith Inc. has provided a wide range of transportation safety products as an industry leading manufacturer. Hill & Smith Inc. is dedicated to advancing Work Zone Safety, ITS, and Roadside Safety nationwide.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Base width of 12" and compact design is effective on projects where space is limited. Narrow footprint results in a lightweight configuration, which allows up to 280 linear feet to be hauled on one flatbed truck.
General Composition of Material:
	Concrete: 5000 psi
Date introduced on Market: 2019-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $3200.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $3200.00

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:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: MASH TL-3 KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes, ZoneBloc® is being reviewed by the Ohio Department of Transportation
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	No.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: No. Contact Date:

Product Web Page: None.

This information is filed by Collin Tovell on Sep 27, 2019
Contact Information:
	Hill & Smith Inc.
	987 Buckeye Park Rd.
	Columbus, OH 43207
	Phone: 614-340-6294
	Email: collin.tovell@hillandsmith.com


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