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In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

Dakota County Minnesota Building Longer-Lasting, Safer Roads

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Many states are looking for methods to improve longitudinal joint performance of their asphalt pavements since these joints often fail before the rest of the surface. With their inherently lower density, longitudinal joints fail by cracking, raveling and potholing because of the intrusion of air and water. Due to their longitudinal joint issues,...
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October 20, 2021 by Chyanna Outlaw
In Rumble Strips , Safety

Rural Roadway Departure Accidents – An Alarming Trend that Needs Reversed

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Reducing fatalities on rural roads remains a major challenge in the United States. In 2016, 18,590 lives were lost on rural roads-more than half of all traffic deaths-even though only 19 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural areas. Two-thirds of these rural fatalities involved a roadway departure, where...
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October 15, 2021 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Pave the Way

Eau Claire County Wisconsin Using VRAM to Fill Air Voids in Centerline Joints

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Studies have shown that longitudinal joints in pavements are often the weakest areas of a road. Typically the joints are low in density, high in voids and thus are highly permeable. These areas become conduits to air and water infiltration which leads to damage and premature pavement failure. (1) VRAM...
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October 6, 2021 by Hannah McFarland
In Meet The Team

Meet the J-Band Team: Jim Cunningham

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Name: Jim Cunningham Title: Field Support Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band since 2014. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Supporting field projects. What goals do you have for J-Band? I hope to help to continue to grow...
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August 25, 2021 by Chyanna Outlaw
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Meet the J-Band Team: Vince Venturella

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Name: Vince Venturella Title: Specialty Products Area Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 2 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Everyone on our team has a “customer-centric” attitude. What goals do you have for J-Band? I...
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August 11, 2021 by Chyanna Outlaw
In Meet The Team

Meet the J-Band Team: Andrew Eicher

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Name: Andrew Eicher Title: Research Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 5 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Working with everyone on the team to improve and grow J-Band and other specialty products. I've gained valuable...
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July 30, 2021 by Chyanna Outlaw