Asphalt in Road Construction
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What is the primary use of asphalt?

  • Roof construction
  • Bridge construction
  • Road construction (correct)
  • Tunnel construction
  • Where can bitumen be found?

  • In natural deposits and refined products (correct)
  • In deserts
  • In oceans
  • In forests
  • What is the largest natural asphalt deposits location?

  • Pitch Lake in Trinidad (correct)
  • Antarctica
  • Amazon Rainforest
  • Sahara Desert
  • How much of the explored asphalt is mainly used for road construction?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of asphalt concrete for road construction?

    <p>Asphalt (binder) and aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term commonly used to refer to bitumen?

    <p>Tar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country contains the largest natural asphalt deposits in the pitch lake?

    <p>Trinidad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of bitumen in road construction?

    <p>Asphalt binder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In road construction, what is asphalt concrete composed of?

    <p>Bitumen (binder) + Aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of explored asphalt is used for road construction?

    <p>~70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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