Course detail

Modern Technology of Silicates

FCH-BC_MTSAcad. year: 2020/2021

Production and hydration of Portland clinker. Properties and different types of cements. Characterization of concrete, special types of concrete (HPC, RPC, MDF, fibre-concrete). Geopolymers - alkali-activation and immobilization of toxic materials, usage possibilities. Nontraditional ceramic materials.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Lukáš Kalina, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

definitions in silicates chemistry

Prerequisites

Knowleges of basic and inorganic chemistry are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

oral presentation, oral and written exam

Course curriculum

Modern study methods of silicates materials
Cement - raw materials and technology of Portland clinker production, clinker phases and their hydratation, setting and hardening
Concrete - durability, role and types of aggregates, chemical admixtures
Special types of inorganic binders (HPC, RPC, MDF)
Geopolymers
Nontraditional ceramic materials (refractories, ceramic materials for heterogenous catalyses and fuel cells, photocatalyses, bioceramics, phosphate binders)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

You will understand the causes of cement hardening, get an overview of special types of concrete, familiar with other types of inorganic binders and ceramics materials, you will be able to explain the nowadays so popular phenomenon: geopolymer and last but not least you will have the knowledges about testing silicate materials with the most modern techniques with which surely encounter at our faculty during your study.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Implication in oral presentation is voluntary.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Aitcin P. C.: Vysokohodnotný beton. Spon Press, Praha 2005. (CS)
Collepardi M.: The New Concrete. Grafiche Tintoretto, Italy 2006. (CS)
Shi C., Krivenko P. V., Roy D.: Alkali-Activated Cements and Concretes. Taylor & Francis, Abingdon 2006. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHTM Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BKCP_CHTM Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lukáš Kalina, Ph.D.