KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 15, 2022, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/20/2022) - BSMITH 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 (4/28/2022) - BSMITH The sample of the product has been received. (5/18/2022) - BSMITH This product has been moved to Phase 9 Approval. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product, therefore KyPEL can be used for approval status. (12/15/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ACF BX12


Generic Name: Geogrid
This product is Not 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: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Reinforcement of the sub-base to reduce base thickness, Improve site access to work in soft soil or bad weather, Reduce cut and fill of bad soils
General Composition of Material:
	polypropylene resin which is extruded into a stable geogrid structure
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: ASTM: D4759 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This product is under review in RI
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Not Yet
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/roadway-reinforcem

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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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

S.5Base-Reinforcement-Spec-Tensar-Biaxial-All-Inclusive.pdf	application/pdf	182	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6139	Yes
Tech-ACF-BX12-1.pdf	application/pdf	94	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	Apr 20, 2022	6138	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	This product (unlike ACF BX11) appears to meet the specification requirements of Section 815.	Apr 28, 2022	3116
KYTC	687 Adam Ross Agency	Y Approve	This is the same material as Tensar BX1200 geogrid, just labeled under a different name. We have used this type of grid for several years.	Apr 21, 2022	3098

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.