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Reduction of efflorescence in the geopolymer systems
Suchý, Rostislav ; Šoukal, František (referee) ; Kalina, Lukáš (advisor)
Alkali metal cations are weakly bound in the structure of alkali activated materials. This fact causes the formation of undesirable efflorescence in humid environment. In this work, the effect of fluoride additives, which significantly reduce the efflorescence, was investigated. The chemical mechanism of selected additive in the modified binder was studied based on XRD, SEM EDX and ICP OES analysis. Also the effect of the added fluorides on the mechanical properties of the final product was monitored.
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Development of methodology for study of mechanical activation of chemical reactions at phase boundaries
Matoušek, David ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This Bachelor thesis deals with impact of mechanochemical activation on a nature of interphase region in macro-defect-free composites (MDF). MDF composites are highly perspective material on a polymer-cement basis. The most significant advantage of this material is high flexural strength (cca 150 MPa). High strength is caused by high-shear mixing of mixture of cement, polymer, water and plasticiser in twin-roll mill. High-shear stress leads to mechanical activation of reactions between cement and polymer and creation of weak or even strong interactions in interphase region. This work aimed on creation of interphase region by contact of surfaces of two moulded tablets – polyvinyl alcohol and monocalcium aluminate. Next step was construction of simple apparatus, able to define the rate of mechanical activation in interphase region. The most important part of this work concentrated on analysis of activated interphase region by XPS.
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Study of the influence of compositon on the mechanical properties of high performance concrete
Veleba, Ondřej ; Šoukal, František (referee) ; Krátký, Josef (advisor)
This work is devoted to study the influence of the composition on mechanical properties of high performance concret based on portland cement. 29 samples of high performance concrete (HPC) warying in composition were prepared. The constituents used for HPC preparation were: cement Aalborg White, silica fume, finelly ground blast furnace slag, finelly ground silica, calcinated bauxite and polycarboxylate based superplasticizer. The mechanical parameters (flexural and compressive strength) of the samples were observed after 7 and 28 days of moist curing. Compressive strength values after 28 days were in the range of 92 to 194 MPa and the flexural strength values were in the range of 7 to 23 MPa (without using of fiber reinforcement). The graphs showing mechanical parameters depending on the mixture composition were constructed and consequently evaluated.
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Optimization of concrete mixture based on alkali activation of secondary materials
Šafář, Martin ; Šoukal, František (referee) ; Kalina, Lukáš (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with design, preparation and optimization of concrete mixture based on alkali activated secondary materials – blast furnace slag and fly ash. Sodium hydroxide partially replaced by bypass cement kiln dust was used as an activator. Mixture design was based on model made for Portland cement based concrete. Observed properties were workability of fresh mortar, price of mixtures and mechanical properties of concrete. Microstructure and composition of concrete was studied by SEM-EDX and XRD. Analysis of raw materials was based on XRF. The optimal mixture composition was chosen from obtained data.
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The study of degasing process during thermal treatment of advanced ceramic
Kocián, Karel ; Šoukal, František (referee) ; Ptáček, Petr (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with mechanism and kinetics of the burnout of additives during thermal treatment of ferrite ceramics. In order to establish this process thermal analysis were used, specifically: simultaneous thermogravimetric determination, differential thermal analysis and thermal analysis with evolved gas analysis (TG-DTA and EGA), high-temperature microscopy (HM), burning test in kiln with controlled atmosphere and high-temperature X-ray diffraction (HT-XRD). To determine the elemental composition after sintering and characterization of the sample, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used.
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Polymer-cement composites of increased refractoriness
Žůrová, Marcela ; Mončeková, Miroslava (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
The subject of the barchelor thesis is the preparation of high-strength polymer – cement composites based on the calcium aluminate cement and polyvinylalcohol. For macrodefect–free (MDF) composites are characterized by low porosity and the absence of microcracks. The main problem of the MDF composites is decreased resistance to water or moisture, with a decrease in strength. These compounds are interesting with its mechanical properties, which are greater than the strength of common materials (wood, glass, PMMA,…). Represent perspective type of material that could be used for construction purposes. The thermal degradation of the polymer, however, there are changes in the structure of the composite and to the deterioration of mechanical properties. This thesis is focused on characterization of the effect of temperature change on the structure, material composition and mechanical properties. The MDF composites were prepared based on calcium aluminate cement, which was gradually replaced by refractory additives. During the work was carried out tests of bending strength at various temperatures. Changes in the composition and structure were characterized by TG – DTA, XRD and SEM analysis.
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Magnesium alloys
Březina, Matěj ; Šoukal, František (referee) ; Zmrzlý, Martin (advisor)
The study is focused on corrosion and corrosion protection of magnesium and magnesium alloys. The theoretical part describes properties of magnesium and magnesium alloys. It shows their advantages as well as their disadvantages and discusses ideal use for these alloys. The theoretical part analyses basic corrosion characteristics and typical corrosion processes. It deals with types of corrosion protection and ways of its use. The experimental part was focused on metallographic analysis and corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy AZ91. Metallographic methods were used for preparing AZ91 to corrosion tests. The experimental part compared corrosion rate and degradation of pure AZ91 and AZ91 with conversion coating (phosphate-permanganate) in 3,5% sodium chloride solution in times: 1, 8 and 48 hours.
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Inhibition of hydrogen evolution in aluminum-phosphate refractory binders
Bednárek, Jan ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
The thesis deals with the possibilities of inhibition of the reaction of aluminium-phosphate binders with wear iron, which is contained in bauxite. This material is mixed with phosphate binders to form refractories. The hydrogen is produced by this reaction causing the mixture foaming. The amount of evaluated hydrogen was observed by the measuring by the Jank’s calcimeter. Also the shape of oxidation-reduction potential of the binders was measured before and after mixing with aggregate, using potentiometer. The influence of the addition of various cations on the hydrogen evolution and on the oxidation-reduction potential was observed. The effectiveness of the inhibitors was studied also visually by forming test elements.
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Mosaic geopolymeric thin-film plasters for decorative applications
Svidroňová, Barbora ; Šiler, Pavel (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with preparation of mosaic geopolymeric plasters, used fillers and it observes their influence on the final properties of geopolymeric plaster. The aim of the study is the selection of proper raw materials for filler, the determination of optimal filler-to-sand ratio and the preparation of plaster with proper shade of colour. In experimental part, during the detection of adequate ratio of raw materials, there were prepared beams from several types of metakaoline, sand, water and water glass. The beams were tested for compressive strength and bending. The blasters themselves were watched for their applying, hardness, shades of colour and efflorescence.
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Recycling of steel-works flue dusts from electric arc and inductive furnaces
Huczala, Vít ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with an application of electric arc furnace dust from steel production as secondary raw material for production of zinc and industrially process able zinc products. In this thesis the dust was processed by methods based on various physical and chemical properties. The most experiments were performed during the treatment with leaching in sulphuric acid. For this leaching the optimal concentration of sulphuric acid and the optimal ratio acid:dust was determined. The final products were prepared by precipitation or by evaporation of filtrate obtained after leaching. There were also used hydrolysis of dust and oxidative precipitation of filtrate during the processing. These steps led to increase of the quality of the final products. The price balance was also performed for the prepared products.
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