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VRAM Extends the Life of IL-1 in Crawford County, IL 

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All road experts know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. Elements such as air, water and dust work their way into voids in the pavement, causing deterioration and cracking the pavement. That is why it is important to invest in a safety net,...
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April 18, 2024 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Research and Studies

How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, IL 

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Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI) has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Band® product. J-Band® is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that is applied on the eventual centerline joint, rising from the bottom up when a hot mix asphalt (HMA) is applied overtop. Our...
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December 13, 2023 by Madeline Freeman
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Research and Studies

A Successful VRAM Application on IL-48

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Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail. This is because the air voids in longitudinal joints make them more susceptible to elements such as air and water and dust than the rest of the pavement. These elements...
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November 16, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
In Case Studies , Rumble Strips , Specialty Products

The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology

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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 from the bottom up and...
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October 26, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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J-Band ® Solves Longitudinal Joint Issues in Delaware County 

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At Asphalt Materials, we understand that longitudinal joint deterioration has long been a problem for engineers, applicators, and the commuUnlike other treatments, VRAM is a materials approach that significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints. J-Band® is Asphalt Materials’ VRAM product.  J-Band® is a materials approach and is applied prior...
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July 28, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
In Infrastructure , Specialty Products

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