About the Book: Asphalt Pavements
Asphalt pavements are easy to maintain, quick to construct, and provide a safe,
smooth, quiet ride. Simply put, asphalt pavements provide the greatest level of
drivability at the most economical price. Asphalt pavement refers to any paved
road surfaced with asphalt. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) is a combination of
approximately 95% stone, sand, or gravel bound together by asphalt cement, a
product of crude oil. Asphalt cement is heated aggregate, combined, and mixed
with the aggregate at an HMA facility. Asphalt is Americas most recycled
material. Reclaimed asphalt is not just reusable as a "black rock" the asphalt
cement in the reclaimed