KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 27, 2022, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/20/2022) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. KyTC would need to approve the use of this product on a project prior to installation. Contact New Products Administrator when utilized on a project. The documents attached to this submittal indicate ASTM 4884 is to be used to evaluate seams, however ASTM 4632 was submitted. Please clarify.(4-25-2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Dirtbag55


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
D.2CAD-DB55-With-Lifting-Straps.pdf	application/pdf	63	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6108	Yes
D.3DS-Dirtbag-cad.pdf	application/pdf	60	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6107	Yes
DS_Dirtbag_9-19.pdf	application/pdf	1183	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6105	Yes
S.1Tech-Dirtbag-Testing.pdf	application/pdf	294	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6106	Yes
VDOT Dirtbag Seam Strength Test Results.pdf	application/pdf	283	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6109	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Currently no spec. Approved for experimental use.	Apr 21, 2022	3107
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Submitted documentation states the seam must be tested under ASTM D 4884, ASTM D 4632 was submitted. Currently no spec. Approved for experimental use.	Apr 21, 2022	3106

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: Dewatering bag
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba ACF Environmental
Address: 2831 Cardwell Rd
	Richmond, va 23234

Background description of company and its products:
	ACF Environmental is an industry leader in the Geosynthetic market. We provide our customers with resources for erosion control, stormwater management, inlet protection, perimeter and sediment control, and other products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Erosion Control Products*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	high flow rate, built in neck receives up to 4" discharge hose, economical alternative to other methods, custom sizes available
General Composition of Material:
	polypropylene, needle punched nonwoven geotextile
Date introduced on Market: 2015-07-27
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 7 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: M 288 ASTM: D4884 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Product has been evaluated by VA, VT, TN, SC, PA, NC, & ME
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Product has been approved for routine use in VA, VT, TN, SC, PA, NC, & ME
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://acfenvironmental.com/products/engineered-applications/energy-and-pipelin

This information is filed by Jacob Bottoms on Apr 20, 2022
Contact Information:
	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental
	2831 Cardwell Rd
	Richmond, va 23234
	Phone: 8042754109
	Email: jacob.bottoms@ferguson.com


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