KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 14, 2022, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Please attach information concerning this product submission for review. Items such as brochures, shop drawings, test data and results... will be helpful in evaluating this product. (2/12/2020) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/27/2020)- BSMITH. Product has been changed to Phase 10 Approval. The product will be added to the List of Approved Materials. (6/1/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Square Slip Base Breakaway System


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
FHWA Letter S-Q 8 3-Post Slip Base Sign Post SS189.pdf	application/pdf	1105	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 06, 2023	6473	Yes
rgx065.pdf	application/pdf	284	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 01, 2020	5465	Yes
Slipbase Drawing 721030 RevF 2019-04.pdf	application/pdf	91	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5347	Yes
Square Slip Base 4-19-19.pdf	application/pdf	2625	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5348	Yes
ss117.pdf	application/pdf	88	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5349	Yes
ss119.pdf	application/pdf	63	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5350	Yes
ss130.pdf	application/pdf	331	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5351	Yes
ss150.pdf	application/pdf	137	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 27, 2020	5352	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Previously discussed and approved. Previously discussed and approved.	Oct 21, 2020	2781
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Mar 30, 2020	2661
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	This product was discussed as mentioned in Mr. Glass's review. (As discussed in 1/30 meeting I believe we all agreed with minor standard drawing revision and revising of wording of LAM intro. this could be added to LAM once submitted and approved in KYPEL. Existing product (SB8) is being discontinued.) Therefor I approve this product for use.	Mar 03, 2020	2630
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	As discussed in 1/30 meeting I believe we all agreed with minor standard drawing revision and revising of wording of LAM intro. this could be added to LAM once submitted and approved in KYPEL. Existing product (SB8) is being discontinued.	Mar 02, 2020	2622
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	As discussed in 1/30 meeting I believe we all agreed with minor standard drawing revision and revising of wording of LAM intro. this could be added to LAM once submitted and approved in KYPEL. Existing product (SB8) is being discontinued.	Mar 02, 2020	2621
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Looks like a good product from a good manufacturer.	Feb 27, 2020	2619

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: SQ8
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Valtir, LLC
Address: 15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 525
	Addison, TX 75001

Background description of company and its products:
	Trinity Highway Products, LLC., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a manufacturer of highway guardrail, end treatments, crash cushions, truck-mounted attenuators, cable barrier systems and sign post hardware.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Unknown
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Designed to facilitate easier installation and maintenance, and to help minimize damage upon vehicle impact within NCHRP Report 350 crash test standards. SQ8 system is for 2.5" square perforated galvanized posts.
General Composition of Material:
	Cast iron with galvanized coating. Steel galvanized fasteners.
Date introduced on Market: 2000-08-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product: All breakaway bases for square sign posts
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? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: Spec not given a number ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 715.03.09 Others: NCHRP Report 350
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Various, this is non-proprietary hardware so difficult to track.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Various, this is non-proprietary hardware so difficult to track.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.trinityhighway.com

This information is filed by Paul Kruse on Feb 11, 2020
Contact Information:
	Valtir, LLC
	3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765
	Phone: 916-644-9102
	Email: paul.kruse@valtir.com


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