KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 18, 2019, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/4/19) - BSMITH. Product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental evaluation. Please see comments under the Recommendations Tab. The Supplier would be responsible for setting up the evaluation with a project and with the approval KYTC. (9/18/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: J-Band


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Agencies that Currently Specify VRAM.pdf	application/pdf	100	896 Tim Crutcher	Asphalt Materials, Inc.	Mar 01, 2019	4890	Yes
Effect on Density Air Voids and Permeability.pdf	application/pdf	1009	896 Tim Crutcher	Asphalt Materials, Inc.	Feb 24, 2023	6335	Yes
IDOT BDE LJS Special Provision 9-28-18 PG88 (1).pdf	application/pdf	76	896 Tim Crutcher	Asphalt Materials, Inc.	Mar 01, 2019	4888	Yes
TRB 2022-Rumble Strip Poster-V2.pdf	application/pdf	1163	896 Tim Crutcher	Asphalt Materials, Inc.	Feb 24, 2023	6336	Yes
VRAM Special Provision Guideline Updated 1-31-19.docx	application/docx	43	896 Tim Crutcher	Asphalt Materials, Inc.	Mar 01, 2019	4889	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Vendor's Response	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Division of Materials	718 Robert Semones Agency	Y Approve	comments same as David Hacker. comments same as David Hacker.		Sep 18, 2019	2468
KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve	An investigation needs to be conducted to ensure the product is working as described. Cores can be obtained on the newly constructed joint where the product is not used and where the product has been used. One needs to compare density of the cores that is taken to determine air voids and how much compaction effort to obtain joint density in these areas. Keep records on where the product is placed to determine how the performance of the product performed.	See attachments dated 2-24-23. for more information go to www.thejointsolution.com	Mar 08, 2019	2320

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name: Void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM)
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Address: 300 E. Dixie
	Elizabethtown, KY 42702

Background description of company and its products:
	Asphalt Materials, Inc. produces and distributes asphalt products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Bituminous Materials and Additives
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Pro-active treatment in the longitudinal joint area, applied before an HMA layer. VRAM migrates into the mixture, filling the voids, reducing the permeability, and extending the life of the overlay by improving longitudinal joint performance.
General Composition of Material:
	Polymer-modified asphalt with filler
Date introduced on Market: 2016-01-05
Alternate for Following Existing Product: None
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing


This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes. Pennsylvania DOT, Minnesota DOT, Wyoming DOT, Missouri DOT, Iowa DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Illinois DOT, routine by specification Indiana DOT, selected projects by special provision Indianapolis Department of Public Works by special provision Ohio DOT, by plan note
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.thejointsolution.com

This information is filed by Tim Crutcher on Mar 01, 2019
Contact Information:
	Asphalt Materials, Inc.
	300 E. Dixie
	Elizabethtown, KY 42702
	Phone: 270-268-2534
	Email: tim.crutcher@asphalt-materials.com


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