KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 05, 2021, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Additional information about this product (specifications, testing, safety data...) will need to be added for a proper review. (4/16/2021) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/19/2021) - BSMITH The reviewers have asked for a sample of the product. Please submit a sample (3ft x full width of roll) to the following address: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 (4/27/2021) - BSMITH Product sample received. (5/3/2021) - BSMITH The product has been moved to Phase 9, Approval. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product so KyPEL can be utilized to show approval (8/5/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: BaseLok BX1100


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
BaseLok GeoGrid BX1100.pdf	application/pdf	177	1124 Jay Richardson	Industrial Fabrics	Apr 19, 2021	5758	Yes
BX Geogrid Quality Control Manual.pdf	application/pdf	119	1124 Jay Richardson	Industrial Fabrics	Apr 19, 2021	5760	Yes
BX1100 Full Report-TRI Environmental Testing.pdf	application/pdf	608	1124 Jay Richardson	Industrial Fabrics	Apr 19, 2021	5759	Yes
MSDS Polypropylene BX1100.pdf	application/pdf	345	1124 Jay Richardson	Industrial Fabrics	Apr 19, 2021	5761	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product has size and strength properties that match those of other approved products and performed as expected under test conditions.	Aug 05, 2021	2957
KYTC	687 Adam Ross Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to have the identical size and strength properties of the Tensar BX1100 geogrid we have used for ~20 years to date. I believe it is the same material just with a different product name.	Apr 27, 2021	2918
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Defer to Division of Highway Design. If positive review a verification sample is requested. Sample to be sent to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 Attn: Buan Smith or Wesley Glass	Apr 26, 2021	2917

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: Geogrid
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Industrial Fabrics
Address: 5102 Galveston Rd
	Houston, TX 77017

Background description of company and its products:
	Since 1981, Industrial Fabrics, Inc. has been a primary manufacture and distributor of geotechnical products in Houston, TX. Our products offer outstanding performance.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Strengthens the base layer and/or based course material required.
General Composition of Material:
	BX1100 is manufactured from an extruded polypropylene sheet that is punched and drawn. It has an open aperture polypropylene grid structure that resists high and short term dynamic loads such as vehicular wheel loads
Date introduced on Market: 2020-08-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? 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: 843 Others:
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:
	Yes, Indiana and Idaho DOT.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.baselok.com

This information is filed by Jay Richardson on Apr 16, 2021
Contact Information:
	Industrial Fabrics
	510 O'Neal Ln
	Baton Rouge, LA 70819
	Phone: 2254564998
	Email: ytorres@ind-fab.com


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