Asphalt sand and gravel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002229",
  "term": "Asphalt sand and gravel",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Asphalt Sand and Gravel",
  "definition": "Sized and broken sand and gravel mixed with asphalt in batch plants to form asphalt concrete and road pavements. Dry, clean, fractured particle faces adhere well to bitumen and pack (interlock) efficiently to provide increased concrete and pavement strength.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "IRS Placer Mining Industry Training 3147-121 (7-99) TPDS No. 83436E at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-mssp/placer.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/asphalt-sand-and-gravel/"
}