Which of the following represents a carpet of sand-bitumen mix without coarse aggregates? (A) Mastic asphalt (B) Sheet asphalt (C) Bituminous carpet (D) Bituminous concrete

Which of the following represents a carpet of sand-bitumen mix without coarse aggregates?
(A) Mastic asphalt
(B) Sheet asphalt
(C) Bituminous carpet
(D) Bituminous concrete
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Answer: Option B
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