Asphalt Materials Archives

A Solution to Joint Density Failure: J-Band + Rapid Penetrating Emulsion (RPE)

Achieving adequate density at the longitudinal joint of a road is challenging. Well-constructed joints typically have 1-2% lower density than the...

Truck drives down the road, spraying J-Band on the centerline

How J-Band Revolutionizes Road Construction by Fixing Longitudinal Joint Failure

Great Asphalt Moments

For decades, road managers have tried to find a reliable fix for the consistent weakness in the center of every road. Over time, longitudinal...

Milestone, Evergreen, AMI, and J-Band team members

Morgan County Future-Proofs Their Community’s Roads with Milestone and Evergreen

Case Studies, Our Applicators

One of the big challenges in road management is making the most of limited funding. With road networks in a constant state of deterioration, staying...

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

Case Studies, Project Reviews

J-Band®, Asphalt Material Inc.’s (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), has been successfully used in states across the Midwest to optimize...

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

Case Studies, Project Reviews

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,...

Beyond Asphalt: Optimizing SR-62 with VRAM Technology

Case Studies, Research and Studies

Written by Naarah Holloway Asphalt, often overlooked in our daily lives, is the unsung hero beneath our feet. It provides a smooth, reliable surface...

VRAM Restores I-74 in Shelbyville, Indiana

Research and Studies, Case Studies

Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail. This is because many...

VRAM Application in Ottawa County, Ohio

Case Studies

Pavement preservation due to longitudinal joint cracking has been a recurring problem for a long time. Not only is this an issue for road...

Central Kentucky Regional Airport Project Makes Kentucky 24th State to Use VRAM

Case Studies

Project Summary The first void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) project was completed in the state of Kentucky, marking 24 states and...

More than 20 Years of Longer Lasting Roads in Illinois with J-Band®

Case Studies, Industry News, Project Reviews, Research and Studies

Lengthening road life has been a priority for road construction engineers and paving contractors to prevent road damage caused by longitudinal joint...