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Segregation

Regarding HMA, the broad definition is "a lack of homogeneity in the hot mix asphalt constituents of the in-place mat of such a magnitude that there is a reasonable expectation of accelerated pavement distress(es)." Typically though, "segregation" refers to aggregate…

Regarding HMA, the broad definition is "a lack of homogeneity in the hot mix asphalt constituents of the in-place mat of such a magnitude that there is a reasonable expectation of accelerated pavement distress(es)." Typically though, "segregation" refers to aggregate segregation, which is "the non-uniform distribution of coarse and fine aggregate components within the asphalt mixture."

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