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Modern trends in the building construction
PROBOŠTOVÁ, Tereza
This bachelor thesis on "Modern Trends in Construction" deals with an overview of building materials that are most commonly used in the construction industry in the 21st century, especially for houses. These include thermal insulation, waterproofing, jointing materials, multi-purpose materials, suitable materials for vertical and horizontal structures, roofing and flooring materials. The work in each chapter is divided according to the building structures concerned. Both traditional and modern materials are covered. The work explains the chemical composition, manufacture and application of modern building materials. Their mechanical and physical properties and their benefits and limitations are also discussed. An extensive review of building materials is presented in the form of a literature search. Part of the extensive work is to find possible modern building materials that could be used to construct the family house "Vertigo". The practical part focuses on the creation of a specimen book containing selected building materials in the field of waterproofing, thermal insulation materials, wall elements, cladding, roofing, multi-purpose materials and the respective bonding of the given samples. The main contribution of this work is that it can serve as a supporting text for students, of certain engineering disciplines involving building materials.
The History of Easter Traditions and Patterns of Easter eggs in the Jindřichův Hradec Region.
HADRAVOVÁ, Kateřina
Abstract The theoretical part of the graduation thesis deals with Easter holidays, customs and traditions. It focuses mainly on the history and development of Easter eggs and especially in the Jindřichův Hradec region. It describes the techniques and tools that are used to decorate Easter eggs. It documents the Easter eggs patterns typical for this region and introduces some creators. In the practical part of the graduation thesis the author created, based on previous documentation and consultation with the creators of Easter eggs, samplers of own motives. The first sampler is based on the so-called "blatské straky" patterns and builds on some of the traditional patterns of the region. The second one is inspired by nature and it is the artistic stylization of flowers and leaves. Both samplers are for inspiration for creative work in creative clubs or school environment. Also they should help to maintain the traditional Easter customs.

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