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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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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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Reinstating of concrete floors on alkalic way
Straděj, Tomáš ; Šiler, Pavel (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
The work deals with the reinstanting of concrete floors by alkali way. The section deals with concrete, its development, production, use, and substances from which it is made. The second part deals with connective systems based on portland cement concrete flooring applications and possibilities of their reinstanting through alkaline. The thesis proposal for the reinstanting of the floor and describes the laboratory experiment.The last part contains information of practical measurements and conclusions drawn regarding the suitability of repair methods and resources for concrete floors different alkali and their combinations.
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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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Preparation and characterization of concretes based on blended geopolymeric binder
Bulejko, Pavel ; Straka, Radek (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This bachelor thesis focuses on preparation of concretes based on alkali activated binding systems (geopolymers). Finely ground blast-furnace slag was used as a basic aluminosilicate compound for preparation of an alkali activated binder. A mixture of sodium water glass and 50 % KOH solution, which was replaced by cement kiln dust in some cases, was used as an activator. The prepared testing samples (columns 40x40x160 mm) were mechanically tested for strength and the influence of the substitution of KOH solution by cement kiln dust on strength was observed. Then the work aims at structure analysis of binders prepared – the thermal analysis was carried out and the phase composition was explored with RTG diffraction.
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Utilization possibilitiesof foundry sands in geopolymers systems
Kopecký, Filip ; Másilko, Jiří (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
Considering increasing manufacture of cast iron, steels and other metallic materials made in foundries increases also production of waste foundry sands. Foundry sands that remain after moulding and can not be reused in the prouction process are usually not recycled nowadays and in the better cases they are clasified as a fill materials. Becouse these secondary raw materials are produced in relatively big amounts it is apropriate to search for their effective reuse. One of the possibilities is using of this materials in buliding industry. Thanks to their constitution and properties we can consider the possibilties of an alkaline activation. Thats why this work discusses the possibilities of the alkaline activation of the waste foundry sands.
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Modern Inorganic Building Materials Free of Portland Cement
Sadílek, Jakub ; Opravil, Tomáš (referee) ; Zmrzlý, Martin (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis is focused on properties of modern construction inorganic ma-terials – geopolymeric concretes. In introductional part of work it is described basic theoretical background, as properties of binders, principles of setting and hardening. For preparation of geopolymer matrix was used secondary or waste materials of energetic and metallurgical industry – fly ashes and slags. In laboratory were prepared four com-positions of geopolymeric concretes combined from geopolymeric matrix with constant compostition and variable composition of aggregates. As aggregates these materials were used: three fractions of quartz sand, steel furnace slag and in one composition also crystals of mineral wollastonit. It was discovered that the use of steel furnace slag as aggregate in geopolymeric concrete has positive influence mainly to compressive strength, but the addition of wollastonite mineral do not evocate expectable increase of mechanical properties of samples.
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Properties of alkai-activated aluminosilicates subjected to high temperatures
Halasová, Kristýna ; Bayer, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Currently the concept of geopolymer or alkali activated aluminosilicate is very mentioned topic. Many studies concerning utilization of these materials have already been made, but if we want to use these materials in building industry in the future, further research will be needed. This thesis deals with the influence of high temperatures on alkali-activated slag, fly ash and metakaolin-based composites. The work compares mechanical and technological properties, microstructural changes and effect off iller on the geopolymer composites heated at 200–1200 °C. In conclusion, the individual properties are compared and application possibilities of these materials are evaluated.
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Carbon nanotubes in building materials
Fialová, Barbora ; Bayer, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has become of great interest for scientists in many disciplines. This study examines the effect of CNTs as nanosized reinforcement for metakaolin–based geopolymer. It was found out that the addition of CNTs considerably affects the compressive and flexural strength geopolymer samples. The influence of CNTs on microstructure was examined using mercury intusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy.
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