This European Standard specifies requirements for mixtures of the mix group asphalt concrete. It also deals with the method for selecting the constituent materials. The mix group asphalt concrete encompasses a group of bituminous materials named asphalt concrete and macadam, the latter name used in the United Kingdom. This standard covers both materials under the name asphalt concrete by the same requirements. This European Standard is applicable to asphalt concrete used for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas. For these purposes asphalt concrete can be used for most kinds of traffic and in most kinds of climates. It is to be used for surface courses, binder courses, regulating courses, and base courses.