10 Questions
What is the primary use of asphalt?
Road construction
Where can bitumen be found?
In natural deposits and refined products
What is the largest natural asphalt deposits location?
Pitch Lake in Trinidad
How much of the explored asphalt is mainly used for road construction?
70%
What is the main component of asphalt concrete for road construction?
Asphalt (binder) and aggregates
What is another term commonly used to refer to bitumen?
Tar
Which country contains the largest natural asphalt deposits in the pitch lake?
Trinidad
What is the primary use of bitumen in road construction?
Asphalt binder
In road construction, what is asphalt concrete composed of?
Bitumen (binder) + Aggregates
Approximately what percentage of explored asphalt is used for road construction?
~70%
Learn about asphalt, commonly known as bitumen, used in road construction. Find out about its natural deposits, primary use, and the process of making asphalt concrete by combining it with aggregates.
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