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 Restores I-74 in Shelbyville, Indiana
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Central Kentucky Regional Airport Project Makes Kentucky 24th State to Use VRAMย
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-Bandยฎย
Lengthening road life has been a priority for road construction engineers and paving contractors to prevent road damage caused by longitudinal joint...
Elevating Road Durability: VRAM Protects Hillsdale County’s Camden Roadย
Written by Naarah Holloway Longitudinal joint deterioration has posed a significant issue for engineers, applicators, and for the communities we...
LaGrange County Preserves the Longitudinal Joint with Asphalt Material’s VRAM
By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state Department of...
How J-Bandยฎ Saves Time, Money, and Lives for Englewood, Ohio
Since 2002, J-Bandยฎ has been helping roads last longer. As a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) it is a materials approach and is unlike other...
Happy Air Traffic Control Day
National Air Traffic Control Day, July 6, is a day to recognize and appreciate the men and women who work hard to keep us safe in the skies! Air...
Nearly Six Years After Initial Construction, VRAM Still Providing Protection to Illinois Roadsย
Written by Naarah Holloway The Purpose of VRAM The longitudinal joints in pavements are the weakest point because they are most vulnerable to...
VRAM Still Protecting Roads in Indiana More Than 4 Yearsย After Initial Construction
Written by Naarah Holloway I-65 Whitestown, Indiana Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a...
Comparative LCA of VRAM Highlighted at TRB 2023 Annual Meeting
VRAM had the most economical life cycle cost performance compared to conventional joints and maintenance.
TRB Paper Reviews Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance
TRB Poster: Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance
VRAM + RPE = The Joint Solution
When it comes to road construction, it is important to ensure that roads are safe, durable, and sustainable. However, the longitudinal joint can be...