Name the aggregate gradation type shown in Figure 1 and explain what the curve slope indicates. Name the common bituminous mixture with this gradation and describe how the gradation features influence the bituminous mixture characteristics

Name the aggregate gradation type shown in Figure 1 and explain what the curve slope indicates. Name the common bituminous mixture with this gradation and describe how the gradation features influence the bituminous mixture characteristics

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2. Name the aggregate gradation type shown in Figure 1 and explain what the curve slope indicates. Name the
common bituminous mixture with this gradation and describe how the gradation features influence the
bituminous mixture characteristics
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