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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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Metallography of stainless steels
Hasoňová, Michaela ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Zmrzlý, Martin (advisor)
This thesis deals with metallography of stainless steels. At the beginning of theoretical part the history of metallography is shortly summarized. Then the basic knowledge about metallography, ways and methods of preparing samples for subsequent analysis of structure are resumed. There are also summarized methods for examining the macrostructure and microstructure of materials with a particular focus on stainless steels. The literary-search section summarizes recent advances in the study of the structure of materials using methods of metallography. The task of the study was to find suitable composition of etchant to reveal the structure of stainless steels in order to achieve high quality and especially reproducible results.
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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 technology of aerated concrete
Zezulová, Anežka ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
The technology of aerated concrete is a topic that is permanently studied and developed because of the incessant demand for a building material which ensures relatively high strength at low volume weight. This bachelor’s thesis examines the influence of replacing a part of sand with another silica material – microsilica. The increase of mechanical strength is expected at the same volume weight. Microsilica contents around 98 % of amorphous silicon dioxide with a high specific surface area that is substantially higher than a specific surface area of a ground sand. The reactivity of silicon dioxide increases with a higher specific surface area and also with the creation of a mineral tobermorite, which is the keeper of the strength in autoclaved aerated concrete. Three types of microsilica were chosen to examine the influence of replacing a part of sand with microsilica according to their availability for manufacture: microsilica Sikron and Elkem 971 U, microsilica Grace Davison was tested only marginally. Tests were carried out to determine volume weight, compressive strength, phase composition (by X-Ray diffraction method), and the content of tobermorit (by TG-DTA method).
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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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Stainless steels
Chára, Tomáš ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Zmrzlý, Martin (advisor)
This thesis deals with stainless steels. The theoretical part describes the mechanisms and types of corrosion. Then the thesis deals with the properties, distribution and manufacture of the stainless steels and a brief description of the XPS method used for the practical part. In the recherche section summarizes the ways of using the XPS method for determining the quality of the passive layer of stainless steels eaten in different environments. Practical task was to compare the quality of the passive layer of stainless steels resulting from natural and chemical passivation.
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Industrial sludges as alternative fuel in cement plant
Raška, Miroslav ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This thesis deals with the use of industrial sludge as an additive to alternative fuels in the cement industry. The first part is focused on solid alternative fuels, especially sewagesludge, processed and used in the firing process of Portland clinker and heatingpotential of the secondary raw materials, fuels. The second part deals with the history, production of cement and its raw material base. The last part contains information of practical measurements and draw conclusions about the appropriateness of using that type of industrial sludge in cement as a solid alternative fuel.
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Color possibilities of artificial sandstones based on geopolymers
Lattenberg, Pavel ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This thesis deals with the possibility of preparing artificial sandstone based on geopolymer matrix and ways to achieve a natural appearance and good mechanical properties. The theoretical part is devoted to the current state of knowledge in the field of geopolymers and their recovery potential, but also the natural sandstone and its geographic diversity. The practical part deals with the preparation of various types of binding systems based on metakaolin, ground blast furnace slag and water glass. Their comparison, and the possibility the appearance and characteristics change in the composition of the filler.
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Study of synthetic sandstones preparation possibilities
Solik, Jaroslav ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This thesis explores the possibility of developing synthetic sandstones based on alkaline-activated (geopolymer) binders. The goal is to design an appropriate connective system of optimal concentration, so that the prepared material (artificial stone) showed similar characteristics as natural. The experimental section summarizes the experiments that explore several different alkali connective systems. The aim is to compare the properties of binders prepared from methakaolin (Mefisto K-05 and L-05) alkali-activated by sodium or potassium water glass. For comparison with these connective systems were also prepared samples of commercially supplied geopolymer binder called Baucis
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