KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 30, 2023, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/12/2023) - BSMITH A sample of the product has been requested. Please send a 3ft long by width of the role sample of the geotextile properly labeled to; ATTN: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (5/17/2023) - BSMITH The product sample has been received. (8/21/2023) - BSMITH Recommendation has been made for approval. This product will be moved to Phase 10 and be included in the List of Approved Materials. (8/30/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Stronghold 8oz NW


Generic Name: 8 OZ Nonwoven Geotextile Fabric
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Cherokee Manufacturing
Address: 150 Bridgepoint Drive
	South Saint Paul, MN 55075

Background description of company and its products:
	Cherokee Manufacturing is a full service site work material supplier, specializing in geosynthetic and erosion control materials.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Separation, filtration, reinforcement, and erosion control
General Composition of Material:
	nonwoven polypropylene
Date introduced on Market: 2021-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Type 1 and 4 geotextile fabric
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1.25
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $5.00

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 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NC
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Producct has been used regularly in SC, NC, VA, OH, WI, MN, ND, SD, IA
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.cherokeemfg.com/product/non-woven-geotextile/

This information is filed by Brandon Twiford on May 12, 2023
Contact Information:
	Cherokee Manufacturing
	150 Bridgepoint Drive
	South Saint Paul, MN 55075
	Phone: 9194805616
	Email: brandon.twiford@cherokeemfg.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
KyPEL submittals.msg	application/octet-stream	153	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	May 12, 2023	6409	Yes
MSDS Nonwoven Geotextiles.pdf	application/pdf	244	1250 Brandon Twiford	Cherokee Manufacturing	May 12, 2023	6401	Yes
Stronghold 8oz Nonwoven.pdf	application/pdf	140	1250 Brandon Twiford	Cherokee Manufacturing	May 12, 2023	6400	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product met testing requirements for Class 1 geotextile.	Aug 29, 2023	3267
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approve. Recommend approve.	May 30, 2023	3237
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to meet our specifications for Class 1 geotextiles. I would request a confirmation sample be sent to our lab.	May 17, 2023	3228

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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