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Asphaltic Concrete
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sphaltic Concrete: A plant mix of asphalt cement with coarse-graded min-
eral aggregate, used in the construction of asphalt bases, binder courses, and
surface courses.
Assay: (1) A description of the yield/quality characteristics of a mineral such
as oil. The term also refers to the procedure for determining the quality of
the oil. (2) Analyze.
Assay (Crude Assay): A written laboratory analysis of every dening factor
about a crude oil, including yield proportions of each product at different
heated temperatures, given various renery congurations.
Assemblage: The collection of minerals that characterize a rock or facies. ...