Category: Infrastructure

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In Case Studies , Infrastructure

Annual Review of J-Band Application in Pleasantville, OH

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Background Summary of Project Purpose 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....
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March 6, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Infrastructure , Sustainability

The Challenge of Measuring Resiliency

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Portions excerpted from the JULY – AUGUST 2022 Edition of TRANSPORTATION BUILDER Magazine from ARTBA, The American Road & Transportation Builders Association ARTBA article written by PETER GLUS The transportation sector has helped advance the definition of resiliency. While traditional sectors may focus on protection from weather events, transportation professionals focus on...
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December 16, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Safety , Sustainability

How Williamson County, Illinois is Extending the Life of Roads with VRAM.

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About this project: A road construction project utilizing a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place on October 25th in Williamson County, Illinois. (Note: in Illinois VRAM is often referred to as LJS). This project covered the distance from 0.1 miles south of Washington Street to Jacksonville Road. VRAM...
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November 30, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Events , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

First VRAM Project in Metro Minneapolis to Take Place this Year!

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Pavements are a very important asset to any state Department of Transportation. In Minnesota, they are valued at $29.5 billion. In fact, pavements have the largest replacement value of all assets owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).(1)  You can imagine how important extending the life of pavements is...
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May 12, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Business , Case Studies , Infrastructure , Sustainability

J-Band’s Sustainability Assessment

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Recently, Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) collaborated with ClimeCo to complete an LCA-based sustainability assessment of J-Band®, AMI’s void reducing asphalt membrane product.   ClimeCo is a global sustainability company that advances the low-carbon future with market-based solutions. They started with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) through scalable abatement...
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March 22, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Business , Infrastructure , Rumble Strips , Safety

Safety, Transformation, and Organizational Goals Outlined in DOT’s Focus Areas for 2022

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If you have reviewed the draft DOT Strategic Framework, you will note the agency’s priorities for achieving their mission through six strategic goals. We would like to take a deeper look at those elements that are related to Safety, Transformation and Organizational Goals for this particular article. The Department of...
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January 28, 2022 by Hannah McFarland