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The properties of contemporary clay bricks
Polláková, Lenka ; Skotal, Zbyněk (referee) ; Sokolář, Radomír (advisor)
Theoretical part of this bachelor´s thesis describes historical overview of progress of brickwork, including their technology, materials for production and products. Another part are requirements for solid burnt bricks, their properties and database of current manufacturers in the Czech republic and Slovakia. The practical part assesse the possibilities of manufacturers and determines the properties of the tested bricks, especially the salinity including frost resistance and appearance.
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Possibilities of application of phosphate bond in brick abrasion dust treatment
Tmejová, Jana ; Havlica, Jaromír (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis deals with possibilities of application of phosphate bond in brick abrasion dust treatment. Brick abrasion dust is produced as a secondary product of brick production during brick grinding. Brick abrasion dust is a relatively fine powder of the same composition as a burnt brick fragment. Since the brick abrasion contains an insufficient amount of the aluminum component, which is crucial for the formation of phosphate bond, the work is primarily concerned with finding a suitable aluminum dopant. The aim of the thesis is to find a suitable admixture that has a sufficient content of aluminum to form a phosphate bond and to determine the ideal amount to be added. Alternative sources of the aluminum component are tested in combination with a commercially available phosphate bond (Alufos 50).
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Utilization of recycled brick waste for growing the agricultural plants
Šmírová, Barbora ; Másilko, Jiří (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
The master thesis follows up on previous bachelor thesis, which dealt with the sorption capacity of brick recyclate. Brick recyclate, as same as brick, excel with very high porosity. For this reason this work deals with possible implementation of plant growth aids (fertilizers) on the inside surface of such highly porous material This thesis studies possibilities of preparation of brick recyclate with the content of components supporting plant growth. It is a material, that is able to bind water in the soil and nourish cultivated plants at the same time. Aim of the work is to find out, what maximum amount of supporting substances, that later will be released back into surrounding enviroment (soil), is possible to incorporate into the brick recyclate. Such prepared recyclate was added in different amounts into predefined substrates, where plants were grown. Subsequently, the growth course, germination and yields of selected crops were monitored. It was verified that the material based on recycled brick enriched with nutrients improves the distribution of nutrients in the soil and positively affects the germination, growth and yields of tested crops.
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Possibilities of utilization of brick-grind-dust in alternative binding systems based on fluidized ash
Tušla, Václav ; Švec, Jiří (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis deals with usage of brick-grind-dust in alternative binding systems based on ashes of fluid combustion. Specifically it deals with fly ashes and softly milled bed ashes of brown coal combustion. Primarily thanks of content of free lime, anhydrite and other components, fluid ashes have binding properities. Brick-grind-dust arise in end formation of burned bricks. The aim of thesis is to verify, possibilities to create composite of appropriate abilities with high or even exclusive amount of fluid ashes and brick-grind-waste. The paper also deals with influence of some chemical modifying additive on this alternative systems.
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Utilisation of brick recycled materials for water retention in soils
Šmírová, Barbora ; Palovčík, Jakub (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis deals with possible utilizations of brick recyclate as an element which cooperates in the field of water retention in the landscape, especially in agricultural soils. Brick recyclate has the same composition and properties as a classic burnt brick, and therefore is very wettable and porous. Above all, these properties are the key element to using brick recyclate as a water holding element in the soil. The aim of this thesis was to determine the ability of brick recyclate to retain water in the soil and then release it back into the soil. Various fractions of brick recyclate were tested experimentally. First experiments were performed with fine quartz sand, and then with two different real samples of soils.. The time for the evaporation of all the added water from the test mixture was assessed. For real samples of soils, experiments continued on the plants under defined laboratory conditions.
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Diagnostics methodology of historical brickwork
Bakešová, Martina ; Cikrle, Petr (referee) ; Anton, Ondřej (advisor)
The aim of my bachelor’s thesis is to carry out historical overview of progress of masonry building elements and structures, including their thorough methodology of diagnostics. The introduction text is considering historical progress of masonry elements in Czech Republic and abroad. As following are described brick manufacturing methods of present and past, which is closely related to the progress of brick dimensions and its visual appearance. On sample specimen can be observed mentioned progress in the visual appearance, mechanical properties and so on. The diagnostics of masonry structures is realised via particular tests described in the thesis. Important tests used for overall evaluation are determining brick dimensions, it is volume density, absorption, compressive strength determined via destructive and non destructive methods. Also flexural tensile strength and compressive strength of the mortar. Output of my thesis is overall evaluation of all parts mentioned above.
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Possibilities of utilization of brick-grind-dust in systems based on portland cement
Palovčík, Jakub ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This thesis deals with possibilities of using brick-grind-dust which is a secondary product from manufacturing of grinded bricks. A boom in this method of masonry is connected with an increase of production of these secondary materials. These secondary materials are partly returned to brick manufacturing and partly buried in a landfill site. Due to their composition and origin, these materials are potentially pozzolan active, making them interesting for applications in hydraulic binders. The aim of the work was to study the physical and chemical properties of several brick-grind-dust and brick sands. Subsequently, binders based on these materials and Portland cement were prepared. The properties of the binders were modified by means of adding a commercially available polycarboxylate superplasticizer. The development of mechanical properties of the prepared binders has been studied over time. Hydration of the selected binders was analyzed by isothermal calorimetry.
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Enamels containing recycled brick waste
Tmejová, Jana ; Ptáček, Petr (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the possibilities of using recycled brick as a component in the preparation of glazes. Recycled brick is a mixture of crushed bricks, it can also contain a brick tablecloth, its composition and color makes this material practically identical to a brick shard. Due to these properties, it can be assumed that recycled brick can be used to prepare technical glazes with a specific color. The aim of the diploma thesis is to verify the possibilities of using recycled brick for the preparation of technical glazes. For prepared glazes, then evaluate their properties and estimate for which type of product these alternative glazes could be used.
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Diagnostics of Historic Masonry Construction
Grygar, Zdeněk ; Heřmánková, Věra (referee) ; Anton, Ondřej (advisor)
Bachelor’s thesis describes historical overview of progress of masonry elements, including their technology production. Define used methods of diagnostics masonry structures and characterizes their implementations and evaluations. The essence of designing characteristic and designing strength of masonry in compresion is desribed in conclusion. As the result of this bachelor’s thesis is summary up diagnostic problematics and try out diagnostics methods on real object.
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Utilization of recycled brick waste for growing the agricultural plants
Šmírová, Barbora ; Másilko, Jiří (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
The master thesis follows up on previous bachelor thesis, which dealt with the sorption capacity of brick recyclate. Brick recyclate, as same as brick, excel with very high porosity. For this reason this work deals with possible implementation of plant growth aids (fertilizers) on the inside surface of such highly porous material This thesis studies possibilities of preparation of brick recyclate with the content of components supporting plant growth. It is a material, that is able to bind water in the soil and nourish cultivated plants at the same time. Aim of the work is to find out, what maximum amount of supporting substances, that later will be released back into surrounding enviroment (soil), is possible to incorporate into the brick recyclate. Such prepared recyclate was added in different amounts into predefined substrates, where plants were grown. Subsequently, the growth course, germination and yields of selected crops were monitored. It was verified that the material based on recycled brick enriched with nutrients improves the distribution of nutrients in the soil and positively affects the germination, growth and yields of tested crops.
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