Glossary

In asphalt pavement, a foundation layer consisting of mineral aggregate bound together with asphaltic material.

A specially prepared asphalt, free of water and material foreign to asphalt; contains less than 1% ash; must be heated

A top course of asphalt pavement.

The application of asphaltic materials to any type of pavement surface or road surface, with or without a cover of

A light coating of liquid asphalt on an existing asphalt surface or on a portland cement concrete surface; used to

A resilient, low-cost floor tile composed of asbestos fibers, finely ground limestone fillers, mineral pigments, and asphaltic or resinous binders.

A bituminous coating, with or without aggregate, applied to the surface of a pavement to waterproof and preserve the surface