Course detail

Laboratory Classes in the Preparation and Test Methods I

FCH-MCO_PTM1_PAcad. year: 2021/2022

Properties control by ultrasonic Non-destructive methods. Determination of reology properties of hardening pastes and mortars by automatic penetrometer. Volume stability of cement. Chemical resistance of glass. Calorimetry. Determination of normal consistency. Hardening time period. Particle size distribution.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Experimental experience with tests and analyzes of inorganic binders - cement.
Experimental experience with tests and analyzes of inorganic binders - lime.
Understanding the principle of test methods.
Knowledge of non-destructive methods of material testing.
Overview of standard literature.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge from physics, mathematics, chemistry a silicate technology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Laboratory exercise - 4 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit test (45 min) verifying the knowledge of the course of laboratory procedures and tests.

Course curriculum

1) Determination of specific surface of cement, determination of slag content in cement
2) Non-destructive methods of ultrasonic quality control of materials, determination of rheological properties of setting pastes and mortars by automatic penetrometer
3) Determination of volume stability of cement
4) Determination of normal consistency, determination of solidification times, determination of particle size distribution
5) Non-destructive methods - ultrasound
6) Analysis of acid-degradable silicates
7) Calorimetry
8) Heat microscopy
9) Lime yield
10) Lime activity
11) Lime reactivity
12) Determination of carbon dioxide
13) Determination of free lime

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to increase the student's ability to understand the preparation and testing methods used in research and technology laboratories. Students will acquire practical skills with instruments and procedures used in the analysis and testing of inorganic binders.

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

reports from individual works till 7 day after work

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ptáček P, Opravil T, Šoukal F, Havlica J, Praktikum z preparativních a testovacích metod I, VUT v Brně, 2012. ISBN 978-80-214-4392-1 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer