This article explores why nuclear density gauge testing may not be accurate or necessary when J-Bandยฎ Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) is...
Nuclear Density Gauge Testing on VRAM Joints
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Building Better Longitudinal Joints: How VRAM Enhances Notched-Wedge Paving
We all know how important and difficult it is to consistently achieve adequate density at longitudinal construction joints. These joints are...
Montana Highway 200 Trench Mill and Fill: Slot Paving Made Durable with a VRAM
The Problem Miles of existing roads are plagued with longitudinal joint distress, especially if they have milled rumble strips. Centerline...
Preserving Rumble Strips: Real-World Reviews of VRAM for Rumble Strip Longevity
Rumble strips play a critical role in keeping drivers alert and roadways safe. However, they are typically constructed over or near longitudinal...
Northern Ohio State Route 168 Exceeds Expectations with VRAM
The most vulnerable part of any new asphalt pavement is typically the longitudinal construction joint. Achieving adequate density at the...
NRRA: Materials-Based Methods to Improve Rumble Strip Durability
In 2023, the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) issued a call for innovation for preventative roadway maintenance and this project answered:...
How Springfield, Illinois’s SR-29 Has Stood the Test of Time
How often are you repairing major roads? After years of wear and tear and damage from the elements, longitudinal joints are typically the first part...
Marathon County Highway Department Chooses Long-Lasting Safety
The Marathon County Highway Department in central Wisconsin is hard at work maintaining over 600 miles of highways. Their commitment to a safe and...
J-Band Fortifies the Centerline of SR-41 in Adams County, OH
Road experts agree that the most vulnerable part of pavement is the center longitudinal joint. When facing natural elements and tension stress, voids …
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,...
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...