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

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Project Summary   The first void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) project was completed in the state of Kentucky, marking 24 states and the District of Columbia that use VRAM to save infrastructure funds. VRAM is applied at the location of the longitudinal joint prior to paving to fill a portion of...
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More than 20 Years of Longer Lasting Roads in Illinois with J-Band® 

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Lengthening road life has been a priority for road construction engineers and paving contractors to prevent road damage caused by longitudinal joint cracking. That is why we have created J-Band®, a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) or as it is referred to in Illinois, longitudinal joint sealant or LJS.  (more…)
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Elevating Road Durability: VRAM Protects Hillsdale County’s Camden Road 

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Written by Naarah Holloway Longitudinal joint deterioration has posed a significant issue for engineers, applicators, and for the communities we live in. The longitudinal joint is created when one lane of hot mix asphalt (HMA) is laid adjacent to an existing lane. Differences in the lanes’ temperature and mat plasticity...
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LaGrange County Preserves the Longitudinal Joint with Asphalt Material’s VRAM

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By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state Department of Transportations (DOTs) can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to elements, such as water and air. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints and helps create stronger, safer,...
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How J-Band® Saves Time, Money, and Lives for Englewood, Ohio

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Since 2002, J-Band® has been helping roads last longer. As a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) it is a materials approach and is unlike other treatments since it significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints from the bottom up. This extends the life of the joint and improves the entire...
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Happy Air Traffic Control Day

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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 traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring safe flights by navigating, monitoring, and guiding aircrafts around airports throughout the United States. The...
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