bituminous concrete

bituminous concrete

[bī′tü·mə·nəs käŋ′krēt] (materials) A concrete made with bituminous material as a binder for sand and gravel.

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 compacted while hot, but can be prepared for placement without heat. Also see cold mix.