Tag: VRAM

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In Case Studies , Project Reviews

VRAM still protecting roads in Wayne County Over Four Years Later  

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Project Summary  By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state DOTs can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to the elements. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints and helps create stronger, safer, and more sustainable roads. Over...
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May 18, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

Annual Review of J-Band on Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio

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Project Summary  The longitudinal joints in pavements are often the weakest points of a road but applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction fills the pavement voids, making the joint less vulnerable to the elements by reducing permeability. This ultimately leads to stronger, safer, and...
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May 15, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Industry News , RPE , Rumble Strips , Safety

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This is a great time to remind drivers about the importance of remaining aware and alert for motorcyclists. One way that the DOTs are helping keep riders safe is through the installation of rumble strips and reflective pavement markings.  The Important Role Rumble Strips...
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May 10, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Sustainability

Comparative LCA of VRAM Highlighted at TRB 2023 Annual Meeting

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Washington, D.C. - 2023 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting was held in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. This year’s theme was Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future. The meeting included exhibitors from academia, industry, and government agencies...
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April 17, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Rumble Strips , Safety

TRB Paper Reviews Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance

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Rumble Strips are an Important Safety Measure The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting was held in Washington, D.C. in early January. This year’s theme was Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future. The meeting included exhibitors from academia, industry, and government agencies presenting the...
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April 3, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Infrastructure , Pave the Way , RPE , Rumble Strips

VRAM + RPE = The Joint Solution

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When it comes to road construction, it is important to ensure that roads are safe, durable, and sustainable. However, the longitudinal joint can be the Achilles’ heel of a paved road. Left unprotected, road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As...
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March 28, 2023 by Zoe Buhl