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A mix of [[bitumen]], [[aggregate]] and additives. Usual asphalt consists to 90 to 95 [[percent by weight]] of aggregate and 5 to 10 % of [[bitumen]]
A mix of [[bitumen]] ([[petroleum tar]]), [[aggregate]] and additives. A typical paving asphalt consists to 90 to 95 percent by weight of aggregate and 5 to 10 % of bitumen.

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A definition or brief description of Asphalt (paving).

A mix of bitumen (petroleum tar), aggregate and additives. A typical paving asphalt consists to 90 to 95 percent by weight of aggregate and 5 to 10 % of bitumen.