KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 11, 2023, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee, however the crash tests mentioned in the cover letter were not uploaded with the submittal. (4/20/2022) - BSMITH The Crash Test Reports have been added to the submittal. (4/20/2022) - BSMITH Recommendations has been made for this product to be moved to Phase 4, Experimental. (4/11/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: MATT™ (Median Attenuating TREND® Terminal)


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
2022-04-19 KY Cover Letter - MATT.pdf	application/pdf	125	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 19, 2022	6094	Yes
2023 0130 MATT Eligibility Letter CC-175_508.pdf	application/pdf	2176	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 10, 2023	6356	Yes
Drawing SS6288 MATT System Rev0 2022-01.pdf	application/pdf	167	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 19, 2022	6091	Yes
Drawing SS6289 MATT Transitioning Rev0 2022-02.pdf	application/pdf	79	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 19, 2022	6092	Yes
PI Sheet MATT 2022-01.pdf	application/pdf	1464	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 19, 2022	6090	Yes
Product Manual MATT 628155 2022-02 Rev-.pdf	application/pdf	4451	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Apr 19, 2022	6093	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC-Design	1108 Wendy Southworth Agency	Y Approve	Normally this product would have to go through the Roadside Safety Hardware Proprietary Products Selection Process as Matt Simpson and Wesley Glass mentioned. But since this product would be replacing the CAT 350 which will be retired and no longer available very soon and since the Eligibility Letter from FHWA has been released, Design is recommending that the Median Attenuating TREND Terminal (MATT) be moved to the next phase. It is important to note that this is a special circumstance for approval and that all other crash cushions and end treatments would have to go through the selection process mentioned above where all products are scheduled to be reviewed in 2024.	Apr 10, 2023	3207
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to design and maintenance. Should probably be looked at during the next cycle of E.T. reviews	Jun 13, 2022	3139
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to the Division of Design. There is no listing on the KY List of Approved Materials for End Treatments. This seems appropriate for experimental application and then can be considered for use during the next review cycle with the idea that only two end treatment products will be carried forward till the next review cycle.	Apr 21, 2022	3099

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: MATT
This product is Patented

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

Background description of company and its products:
	Trinity Highway Products is a manufacturer of highway products, including guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions and truck mounted attenuators. MASH 2016 TL-3 tested tangent, double-sided, redirective/gating and energy absorbing attenuator/end terminal.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Shortest MASH tested Median Terminal (to date). ALL post spacings are 6'''''''''''''''' 3" [1.905 m] on center. Connects directly to double-sided Midwest Guardrail Systems W-beam with 8" (200 mm) blockouts.
General Composition of Material:
	Primarily galvanized steel
Date introduced on Market: 2022-02-28
Alternate for Following Existing Product: other NCHRP 350 or MASH median terminals
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 14 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 814.06 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Submitted to multiple state DOTs concurrently
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://trinityhighway.com/product/matt-median-attenuating-trend-terminal/

This information is filed by Paul Kruse on Apr 19, 2022
Contact Information:
	Valtir, LLC
	3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765
	Phone: 916-644-9102
	Email: paul.kruse@valtir.com


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