asphaltic macadam
A pavement similar to macadam but having asphalt as the binder in place of tar.
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asphaltic felt
See asphalt prepared roofing. Also see the specific type of felt, as mineralsurfaced felt, sanded flux-pitch felt, etc.
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asphaltic concrete, asphalt paving, black top
A mixture of asphalt and graded aggregate widely used as paving material over a prepared base; normally placed, shaped, and
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asphalt tile
A resilient, low-cost floor tile composed of asbestos fibers, finely ground limestone fillers, mineral pigments, and asphaltic or resinous binders.
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asphalt tack coat
A light coating of liquid asphalt on an existing asphalt surface or on a portland cement concrete surface; used to
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asphalt surface treatment
The application of asphaltic materials to any type of pavement surface or road surface, with or without a cover of
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asphaltic cement, asphalt cement
A specially prepared asphalt, free of water and material foreign to asphalt; contains less than 1% ash; must be heated