KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 23, 2020, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Please attach information to the submittal (brochure, NTPEP testing....)proper evaluation of the product. (9/23/2020) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee for review(9/23/2020) - BSMITH).

Trade Name: SKAPS GT160


Generic Name: GT160
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SKAPS Industries
Address: 335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601

Background description of company and its products:
	SKAPS Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of various extrusion based geosynthetic products & technical textiles. We hold a strong market presence in over 60 countries by offering our clients a wide array of products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Cost effective and readily available Application for "GEOTEXTILES (Effective June 1, 2019)"
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene (PP) Stable Fibers
Date introduced on Market: 1996-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: SKAPS GT170 and SKAPS GT180 (already approved)
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: M288-17 (Class 2) ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Section 843, M288 Class 2 fabric Others: Class 2 Geotextile per M288-17
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Maryland DOT, West Virginia DOT, Alabama DOT, MassDOT, OKDOT, Iowa DOT, NYDOT, Virginia DOT, South Dakota DOT, and etc.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Maryland DOT, West Virginia DOT, Alabama DOT, MassDOT, OKDOT, Iowa DOT, NYDOT, Virginia DOT, South Dakota DOT, and etc.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Division of Materials Contact Date: September 22, 2020

Product Web Page: https://skaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GT160.pdf

This information is filed by Kourosh Sabzevari on Sep 23, 2020
Contact Information:
	SKAPS Industries
	335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601
	Phone: 7063543700
	Email: kourosh@skaps.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	As indicated by previous email communication please submit sample and certification paperwork to the Division of Material. Recommendation pending lab testing.	Sep 23, 2020	2736

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.


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