KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 28, 2021, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Additional information will need to be added to this submittal for proper evaluation such as brochures, specifications... Please attach additional information under the Attachments tab of the submittal. (5/4/2021) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/4/2021) - BSMITH. A sample of the product would also be required. The sample can be sent to: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, KY 40601. (5/24/2021)- BSMITH Sample has been received. (6/1/2021) - BSMITH Product has been moved to Phase 9, Approval. At this time there is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of classification. For now KyPEL should be used to verify approval. (6/28/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: M440


Generic Name: SKAPS M440
This product is Not Patented

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

Background description of company and its products:
	SKAPS Industries offers an extensive range of woven and non-woven geotextiles with varied weights and properties to suit an array of applications.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	SKAPS woven geotextile fabrics are woven polypropylene materials offering optimum performance when used in reinforcement, stabilization and drainage applications. Produced from first quality raw materials, they provide the perfect balance of strength and separation in styles capable of functioning exceptionally well in a wide range of performance requirements. SKAPS M440 resists ultraviolet resistance, rotting, biological degradation and it is chemically inert to any natural bases or acids.
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene (PP) Raw Materials
Date introduced on Market: 2019-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: N/A
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? No. Samples can not be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M288-17 (Class 1A) ASTM: N/A Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: Section 843 - Geotextile Fabrics Others: N/A
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	New York DOT Indiana DOT Virginia DOT Pennsylvania DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	New York DOT Indiana DOT Virginia DOT Pennsylvania DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: N/A Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://skaps.com/products/geotextile/m440/

This information is filed by Kourosh Sabzevari on May 04, 2021
Contact Information:
	SKAPS Industries
	335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601
	Phone: 7063543700
	Email: kourosh@skaps.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
GTX-2019-01-033 - M440 - Mundra, IN.pdf	application/pdf	106	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	May 04, 2021	5779	Yes
M440 - Re-Verification - Feb 2020 - 54099-Skaps-Geotextile Testing-WGT.pdf	application/pdf	223	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	May 04, 2021	5780	Yes
M440 2021.pdf	application/pdf	589	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	May 04, 2021	5781	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product meets all requirements laid out in our spec book and AASHTO M288. The verification sample matched the product certifications.	Jun 25, 2021	2949
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to Physical Lab review. Appears acceptable for Class 1A	May 05, 2021	2932

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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