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7 Years Later: VRAM Preserves an Otherwise Cracked Longitudinal Joint 

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For decades, road managers have been plagued by a problem with no effective solution. As sure as death and taxes, longitudinal joints have been the first part of a pavement to fail. This failure inevitably leads to unplanned road maintenance and eventual pre-mature reconstruction.   In 2002, some of the leading...
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December 13, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Great Asphalt Moments , Project Reviews

VRAM Preserves the Longitudinal Joint for over 20 Years on US-51  

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Longitudinal joints are one of the first parts of a pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable location, air and water seep into voids at the construction joint, leading to premature cracking, potholing and delamination of the surface.   However, there is a materials-based approach to protecting longitudinal joints....
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September 25, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

Four Years Later, US-30 in Bucyrus, Ohio Still Stands Strong 

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J-Band®, Asphalt Material Inc.’s (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), has been successfully used in states across the Midwest to optimize tax dollars, reduce maintenance, and save lives. By investing in J-Band you can have longer-lasting roads that in turn reduce the amount of time your workers are exposed to...
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March 14, 2024 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Project Reviews , Rumble Strips

A Successful VRAM Project Review on U.S. Route 6, in Henry County, Ohio

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The longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail because the joint is one of the most permeable parts of the road, and therefore, vulnerable to air, water and dust. These elements work their way down through the joint causing deterioration, cracking, and can create potholes...
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February 22, 2024 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

Toledo’s Busiest Street Remains Well-Protected After Five Years

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Before the centerline of a road is created, J-Band® can help save three of the most important things to any engineer, applicator or community: time, money and lives. J-Band is Asphalt Materials, Inc.’s (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM). It extends the life of pavements by as much as five...
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January 31, 2024 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

J-Band Continues to Protect Harvard Road in Berkley, Michigan, 5+ Years After Application

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J-Band ®, an Asphalt Materials Inc. (AMI) product, has been proven to extend the lifespan of pavement by as much as five years. Developed by Heritage Research Group (HRG), J-Band is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that, when applied before a hot mix asphalt (HMA), rises with heat, filling...
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January 17, 2024 by Zoe Buhl