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Elevating Road Durability: VRAM Protects Hillsdale County’s Camden Road 

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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 often cause an improper...
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August 23, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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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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August 9, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
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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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July 18, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News , Specialty Products

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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July 6, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
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Nearly Six Years After Initial Construction, VRAM Still Providing Protection to Illinois Roads 

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The Purpose of VRAM The longitudinal joints in pavements are the weakest point because they are most vulnerable to elements including air and water. These elements enter the longitudinal joint’s voids and cause deterioration, cracking, and potholes. As deterioration begins at the centerline, deterioration of the rest of the road...
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June 6, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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VRAM Still Protecting Roads in Indiana More Than 4 Years After Initial Construction

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I-65 Whitestown, Indiana Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements. Air and water work down through this gap causing the joint to deteriorate, crack, and pothole. And when...
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June 1, 2023 by Naarah Holloway