Author: Naarah Holloway

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Higbie and Jenkins Join the 2023-2024 LEAP Class 

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Asphalt Material’s Sales Representative Nate Jenkins and Heritage Research Group’s Senior Asphalt Research Chemist Campbell Higbie have joined the 2023-2024 LEAP Class. Nate Jenkins is a member of the Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) sales team and has worked with the company since January 2014. Campbell began his career at The...
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August 2, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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J-Band ® Solves Longitudinal Joint Issues in Delaware County 

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At Asphalt Materials, we understand that longitudinal joint deterioration has long been a problem for engineers, applicators, and the commuUnlike other treatments, VRAM is a materials approach that significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints. J-Band® is Asphalt Materials’ VRAM product.  J-Band® is a materials approach and is applied prior...
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July 28, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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Nearly Six Years After Initial Construction, VRAM Still Providing Protection to Illinois Roads 

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The Purpose of VRAM The longitudinal joints in pavements are the weakest point because they are most vulnerable to elements including air and water. These elements enter the longitudinal joint’s voids and cause deterioration, cracking, and potholes. As deterioration begins at the centerline, deterioration of the rest of the road...
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June 6, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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VRAM Still Protecting Roads in Indiana More Than 4 Years After Initial Construction

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I-65 Whitestown, Indiana Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements. Air and water work down through this gap causing the joint to deteriorate, crack, and pothole. And when...
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June 1, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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J-Band® Still Protects Edgerton, OH Roads 4 Years After Initial Construction

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VRAM Helps Longitudinal Joints Last Longer Did you know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint? This joint is susceptible to damage caused by water and air. When water and air enter deep into the joint, it causes the joint to deteriorate with cracks...
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June 1, 2023 by Naarah Holloway