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Pavements are a conglomeration of materials.
These materials, their associated properties, and their interactions determine
the properties of the resultant pavement.
Thus, a good understanding of these materials, how they are characterized, and
how they perform is fundamental to understanding pavement.
The materials which are used in the construction of highway are of intense
interest to the highway engineer.
This requires not only a thorough understanding of the soil and aggregate
properties which affect pavement stability and durability, but also the binding
materials which may be added to improve these pavement features.
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