Introduction to Bitumen

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to bitumen and road surfacing materials.

Bitumen

A black, sticky substance used as a binder in road surfacings.

Tar

A material phased out in construction due to its negative environmental effects.

Aggregate

Materials used in combination with bitumen to form asphalt or seals for road surfacing.

Binder

Materials such as tar and bitumen that hold aggregates together in road construction.

Bituminous materials

Materials commonly used in road construction, consisting of bitumen or tar and aggregates.

Asphalt

A mixture of bitumen and aggregates used for road surfacing.

Road surfacing

The process of applying a material like bitumen or concrete on roadways for durability and performance.

Environmental effects

Negative impacts that certain materials, like tar, can have on the environment.