All road experts know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. Elements such as air, water and dust work their way...
VRAM Extends the Life of IL-1 in Crawford County, ILย
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J-Band & Centerline Rumble Strips Working Together to Improve the Safety of Otterville Road
Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over...
Four Years Later, US-30 in Bucyrus, Ohio Still Stands Strongย
J-Bandยฎ, Asphalt Material Inc.โs (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), has been successfully used in states across the Midwest to optimize...
A Successful VRAM Project Review on U.S. Route 6, in Henry County, Ohio
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...
The Future of Rumble Strips: Innovative Materials for Enhanced Durability
Drivers are distracted now more than ever. Whether it be falling asleep behind the wheel or texting while driving, drivers are not paying attention...
Toledo’s Busiest Street Remains Well-Protected After Five Years
Before the centerline of a road is created, J-Bandยฎ can help save three of the most important things to any engineer, applicator or community: time,...
J-Band Continues to Protect Harvard Road in Berkley, Michigan, 5+ Years After Application
J-Band ยฎ, an Asphalt Materials Inc. (AMI) product, has been proven to extend the lifespan of pavement by as much as five years. Developed by...
J-Band Annual Review: Currie Road in Novi, Michigan Two Years Later
Asphalt Materials Inc.โs (AMI) product, J-Bandยฎ is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) used to protect the roadโs centerline joint. Applied...
Paving the Future: Montana Highway 200
Co-authors: Andrew Eicher & Naarah Holloway Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a...
How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, ILย
Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI)ย has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Bandยฎ product. J-Bandยฎย is...
Wiltshire Road in Oakland County Strengthened Using VRAMย
Written by Naarah Holloway The longitudinal joint is the Achilles' heel of every paved road. When elements like water and air enter the longitudinal...
A Successful VRAM Application on IL-48
Written by Naarah Holloway Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to...
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