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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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Solubility of power plant fly ashes in high-alkali environment
Kejík, Pavel ; Opravil, Tomáš (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
This work deals with study of alkali activated ashes from high-temperature and fluidized bed coal combustion in thirteen powerplants in Czech republic. A solution of 50% sodium hydroxide was used as an alkali activator in this case. Because the two main elements of these secondary raw materials are silica and aluminum, the main part of the work is study of their evolution to solution and dissolve time dependence. The second part is comparing of the phase composition of powerplant ashes before alkali activation and after that.
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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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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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The influence of different anions on fixation of Cu in alkali-activated blast furnace slag
Böhm, Petr ; Kotrla, Jan (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The work deals with the fixation of copper in alkali activated blast furnace slag and with the influence of anionts (sulphate, nitrate, chloride and oxide) to its immobilization. This is tested according to leaching tests ČSN EN – 12457 4. The concentration of copper in leachates was determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. The aim of this work is to check the influence of addition (copper) to the resulting mechanical properties and also specify, how the heavy metal is bonded in the matrix. The structure was examined by scanning electron microscopy.
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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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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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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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