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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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Possibilities of using plasticizers and superplasticizers in alkali-activated systems
Langová, Markéta ; Švec, Jiří (referee) ; Kalina, Lukáš (advisor)
Bachelor thesis deals with the preparation and properties alkali activated blast furnace slag after addition of the different types of plasticizers and superplasticizers with the different weight percentage amount. The aim of this thesis is to find suitable plasticizers or superplasticizers which would improve both workability and mechanical properties of alkali activated blast furnace slag. The effect of these admixtures on compressive and flexural strength was determined. In conclusion the behaviour of plasticizing admixtures in alkaline environment through the infrared spectrometry is studied.
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The binder based on the high-calcium ash - the influence of the alkali activator
Šichnárek, Vojtěch ; Kotrla, Jan (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The aim of this thesis was examination of the influence of different alkali activators to final properties of binders based on fluidized bed combustion fly ash. There were prepared mixtures containing sodium waterglass or sodium carbonate. Curing time, consistence, and strengths after 2, 7, 14 and 28 days were measured. X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence were used to find out the composition of samples. There were taken images and element spectra using scanning electron microscope and isothermal calorimetry was used to determine the heat flow during the time of curing. The results indicate that the use of water glass achieves better initial workability and pressure strengths are higher than besides sodium carbonate. However, when sodium carbonate is used, pressure strengths are lower, but they are less dependent on the amount of the activator and do not change as much with time. Crystallographic composition is dependent to the activator used – by using sodium waterglass there was more of ettringite and portlandite in the sample.
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Effect of Grain Size of Waste Glass on Properties of Alkali Activated Aluminosilicate Composites
Novák, Václav ; Vyšvařil, Martin (referee) ; Bayer, Patrik (advisor)
The diploma thesis is focused on the use of the waste glass with different fineness on alkali - activated composites, mainly based on slag and fly ash. The theoretical part is focused on materials that are most used for alkaline activation - slag, fly ash and their composites with waste glass. The theoretical part also deals with the alkaline activation of composites from these materials and the factors that influences the microstructure and properties of these composites. In the experimental part were prepared composites from slag and fly ash with a waste glass as substitute. These composites then have been examined on mechanical properties and microstructure, also how different fineness of glass influences these properties. Then it will be decided whether it is economically advantageous grinding waste glass to finer fractions
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Preparation of geopolymeric binders based on power plant fly ashes
Jevická, Lucie ; Opravil, Tomáš (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This thesis deals with preparation of geopolymeric binders based on power plant fly ashes by alkali activation. It studies influence of different types ashes content in pastes on setting and final properties of geopolymeric binders. The aim of study is determination of optimal ratio of raw materials to reach the best possible characteristics of final binder. Ashes from high-temperature and fluidized bed coal combustion were used for experimental works. Mass content of ashes in tested mixtures and total ratio of oxides crucial for polycondensation and geopolymeric structure formation were chosen as major input parameters. Calorimetric measurements of tested mixtures fresh pastes were implemented to learn about setting process. Hardened binder specimens were tested for bending and compressive strength.
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Rehydration of alkali-activated slag after high temperature loading
Fialová, Barbora ; Bayer, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Ground granulated blast furnace slag is a by-product of the steel industry and is often used in combination with ordinary Portland cement as a binder in concrete. When concrete is exposed to high temperatures, physical and chemical transformations lead to significant loss of mechanical properties. This study aims to investigate the effect of high temperatures and rehydration on the mechanical properties, microstructure and phase composition of alkali activated slag. The results of the research could make an important contribution to decisions made concerning the reconstruction of structures affected by fire. In suitable cases it would be possible to regenerate parts of a structure instead of totally rebuilding it.
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Thin-film geopolymeric plasters for exterior application
Ručková, Jana ; Opravil, Tomáš (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This thesis is dealing with preparation of exterior thin-layer geopolymer plaster where the effect of supplement of various types of superplasticizers in their different amounts on the quality of geopolymer plaster is studied. The objective of this work is to determine suitable type of superplasticizer which would improve rheological quality of fresh plaster mix, its adhesion to the surface and last but not least would preserve good mechanical qualities of geopolymer binder. In the experimental part initially test subject were prepared from meta-kaolin, water, water-glass, sand and with supplement of various types of superplasticizers in various amounts. These test subjects were tested for compressive and flexural strength. Further workability and adhesion to the surface of these plaster pastes was observed. Geopolymer pastes were also subjected to calorimetric comparison of kinetic processes occurring during solidification and hardening. In order to identify the exact composition of superplasticizers used as rheological modifiers, the infra-red spectrometry of these substances was performed. There was a need to specify the water-glass in more detail as well, elemental analysis was performed on it on radiographic fluorescent spectrometry. To closer identify the structure and distribution of superplasticizer in geopolymer paste the pictures of the mix which was the most suitable for use for exterior thin-layer geopolymer plasters were made on scanning electron microscope. On the same mix radiographic diffraction on the powder samples was also performed which served for phase analysis.
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Alkali Activated Fly Ash Composites with Wooden Filler
Brýdl, David ; Bayer,, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
This thesis examines the possibility of creating composite mainly from waste materials. The matrix of this composite was prepared from fly ash type F, which was activated by sodium water glass. Wood chips were used as a filler. This thesis includes theoretical and experimental parts. The theoretical part deals with the most important issues of wood composites with an inorganic matrix as well as basic components of investigated composite, ie alkaline activated fly ash and wood. In the experimental part, the fly ash pastes were prepared, from which the most suitable mixture was chosen for the composite preparation. Properties of wood composite with alkali activated fly ash matrix were investigated depending on the dose of wood chips.
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Synthesis of Aluminosilicate Systems Based on Alkali Activation of Industrial By-Products
Kalina, Lukáš ; Rovnaníková, Pavla (referee) ; Škvára, František (referee) ; Havlica, Jaromír (advisor)
Portland cement-based products are the most commonly used building materials. However, it is well known that the production of OPC not only consumes a significant amount of natural resources and energy but also releases high quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. Purpose of this work is to develop new cementitious material similar to Portland cement-based concrete, which is convenient in terms of energy and is environmental-friendly at once. This work presents preparation, composition and properties of inorganic aluminosilicate polymer, called geopolymer, synthesized from blast furnace slag and fly ash, activated by sodium hydroxide and cement kiln dust. Study of the microstructure was based on SEM-EDX-WDX, TG-DTA-EGA and XRD analysis.
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Effect of admixtures on the properties of metakaolin geopolymer
Halasová, Kristýna ; Vyšvařil, Martin (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Geopolymers are amorphous to semi-crystalline aluminosilicate polymers which are formed from inorganic polycondensation reaction of a solid aluminosilicate precursor with an alkaline sodium hydroxide or silicate. The resulting materials exhibit high durability, resistance to aggressive environments, high temperature resistance and many other properties that make them have received much attention in recent years, not only in construction. This thesis describes the influence of additives commonly used in concrete and mortar (water reducing, superplasticizer, air-entraining, foamer and defoamer, anti-shrinkage, stabilization) on the behavior of metakaolin in geopolymer fresh and hardened state. It describes metakaolin geopolymer effect on rheological properties of fresh mixtures, compressive strength and flexural strength after 28 days and a density in the fresh and hardened state.
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