5 Questions
What is another term for asphalt?
Bitumen
Where can asphalt be found?
Both in natural deposits and refined products
What is the primary use of asphalt?
Construction of roads
What percentage of asphalt is used for road construction?
70%
What is the result of combining asphalt and aggregates?
Asphalt concrete
Study Notes
Asphalt
- Also known as "bitumen"
- Found in both natural deposits and refined products
- The largest natural asphalt deposits are located in the pitch lake in Trinidad
- Primary use is for road construction, accounting for approximately 70% of asphalt usage
- In road construction, asphalt is used as a binder, combined with aggregates to form asphalt concrete
Learn about the properties and uses of asphalt, also known as bitumen. Discover its natural deposits, refined products, and primary use in road construction.
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