title: Potential of fire extinguisher powder as a filler in bituminous mixes.
abstract: Fire extinguishers must be maintained at regular intervals and many problems arise when fire-resistant dry powders need replacement. We analyze the potential of fire extinguisher powder (termed REP) as a filler in bituminous mixes. REP and REP-admixed bituminous mixes were subjected to chemical analysis, and the mechanical properties and environmental performances of the mixes were tested. Mixes with different REP contents were prepared. Mechanical performance was adequate and environmental compatibility was achieved. Practical applications and perspectives in rehabilitation, maintenance, and research are outlined.
authors.affiliation: DIMET, Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronics and Transportation, Reggio Calabria Mediterranean University, Via Graziella, Feo di Vito, 89100 Reggio Calabria, Italy. filippo.pratico@unirc.it
authors.forename: Filippo Giammaria
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Praticò
authors.forename: Antonino
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moro
authors.forename: Rachele
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ammendola
mesh_terms: D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005411:Flame Retardants / Q000032:analysis*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000032:analysis; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D007558:Italy; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D016062:Porosity; D011208:Powders; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013818:Thermogravimetry; D014867:Water; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D005411:Flame Retardants; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D011208:Powders; D012987:Soil; D014867:Water; C006647:asphalt