Course detail

Special Technology of Binding Materials

FCH-MCO_STMAcad. year: 2022/2023

Hydraulic binding materials – Portland cement, system related with portland cement clinker, composition and petrography of silicate clinker, production of portland cement, processes during firing of portland cement, hydration processes, determination of cement, cement paste and concrete properties , types of cements. Lime. Gypsum. New types of inorganic binding materials. Properties of cement pastes and concret during setting and hardening process.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. František Šoukal, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of the production, composition and properties of Portland cement.
Knowledge of portland cementum hydration.
Knowledge of the properties of mixed cements and pozzolan impurities.
Knowledge of production and properties of aluminous cement.
Basic orientation in concrete technology.
Knowledge of alkali-activated binders and other non-traditional mortars.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge from inorganic and physical chemistry and silicate technology.

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 exam with preparation (30 min.) in the scope of the curriculum and the extent of the lectures.

Course curriculum

1. Production of Portland cement
2. Chemical and phase composition of Portland cement
3. Hydration of Portland cement
4. Mixed cements, pozzolans, blast furnace slag, fly ash
5. Aluminate cement - production, properties, hydration, use
6. Special cements
7. Lime and lime binders
8. Gypsum and sulphate binders
10. Concrete - components, fresh and hardened concrete, testing, additives, HPC
11. Alkali activated binders and geopolymers
12. MDF (Macro defect free) composites

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of course is improvement of knowledges in special areas of ceramics, technology testing of raw materials and products and progressive technologies

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

Teaching is not checked during the semester.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Škvára F.: Technologie anorganických pojiv I. Část 1: Hydraulické maltoviny, cementy. Ústav skla a keramiky VŠCHT, Praha 1994. (CS)
Škvára, F.: Technologie anorganických pojiv I. Část 2: Vzdušné maltoviny, ostatní anorganická pojiva, technologické výpočty. VŠCHT Praha, Praha 1995. (CS)
Škvára, F.: Technologie anorganických pojiv II.: Užití anorganických pojiv, beton, koroze betonu. Ústav skla a keramiky VŠCHT, Praha 1995. (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. František Šoukal, Ph.D.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. František Šoukal, Ph.D.