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J-Band’s Sustainability Assessment

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Recently, Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) collaborated with ClimeCo to complete an LCA-based sustainability assessment of J-Band®, AMI’s void reducing asphalt membrane product.   ClimeCo is a global sustainability company that advances the low-carbon future with market-based solutions. They started with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) through scalable abatement...
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March 22, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Great Asphalt Moments , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

Can Longitudinal Joint Damage be Avoided? Delayed?

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Why is Longitudinal Joint Damage Such an Important Issue for Roads? A Minnesota DOT Field study from December 2020 reported that higher air void contents at the longitudinal joint can expose pavements to premature deterioration and, as a result, compromise pavement integrity and performance.  In Minnesota, the report indicates their...
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January 21, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

Why Some Say – ‘VRAM. When It’s Down, It’s Done!’

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Project: US Highway 20 in Sandusky County Ohio. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as we added several states to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. Protect The Longitudinal Joint. Protect The Entire Road. Road managers...
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January 11, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Sustainability

How is Wayne County Ohio Creating a More Resilient Infrastructure ?

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VRAM Continues to Pay Dividends Even Four Years After Initial Construction. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as we added several states to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. VRAM stands for a Void Reducing Asphalt...
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January 6, 2022 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

How Do Burton Ohio Roads Look 4.5 Years After Using VRAM ?

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VRAM 2021. An Update of Past Projects. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as several states were added to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. The year 2021 was also important from the perspective of how...
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December 20, 2021 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

What Does a VRAM Treated Road Look like 4.5 Years AFTER Initial Construction?

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VRAM 2021. Analyzing Performance of Previous Year's Projects. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as several states were added to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. The year 2021 was also important from the perspective of...
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December 17, 2021 by Hannah McFarland