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Topic: asphalt
Definition:

  • mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand
  • used especially for paving but also for roofing a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation
  • consists mainly of hydrocarbons cover with tar or asphalt
  • "asphalt the driveway"

    Related tag cloud:

  • paving
  • concrete
  • pavement
  • construction
  • asphalt paving
  • roofing
  • bitumen
  • gravel
  • road
  • blacktop
  • highway
  • cement
  • hot mix
  • aggregate
  • superpave
  • sealcoating
  • driveways
  • roads
  • parking lots
  • association
  • striping
    • Resources:

    The Asphalt Institute
    International organization with information on Superpave, environmental, technical questions, publications, seminars, international meetings, and transportation industry links
    http://www.asphaltinstitute.org/

    National Asphalt Paving Association
    Represents the producers of hot mix asphalt industry.
    http://www.hotmix.org/

    Asphalt Recycling And Reclaiming Association
    Worldwide association for those involved in the asphalt and recycling industry.
    http://www.arra.org/

    Asphalt Magazine
    Focused on United States-based roadies and those who have been bitten by the road cycling bug. Includes subscription information, articles, reviews, links, and contacts.
    http://www.asphaltmag.com/