Course detail

Ceramics

FAST-BJ01Acad. year: 2013/2014

The goal of the subject is to win knowledge about general and theoretical base of ceramic production, principles of ceramic technological procedures with a special respect to the field of building ceramics. In the frame of this subject the basic theoretical knowledge concerning raw materials, exploitation and processing by technological procedures, which are the basis of ceramic production are presented. The presentation begins with the preparation of raw materials, over individual phases of production till the readymade product. In the framework of this subject the basic theoretical knowledge about the solid phase is presented and the information about the raw and burnt ceramic body from the point of view of its formation and its stability under different thermal conditions. The principles of evaluation of ceramic raw materials and products including the utility properties are discussed. Orientation in the field of production and concerning the use of ceramic products.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Radomír Sokolář, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components (THD)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Overview of the most common ceramic materials, their properties and treatment.
The most widely used ways of creating in ceramic technology.
The drying process in ceramics technology and overview of drying units.
The firing process and creation of ceramic body, overview of firing units.
Properties of ceramic body, depending on the parameters of microstructure of ceramic body (ceramic concept by Lach).

Prerequisites

Students who are registered on the this course should have a basic knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the structure of silicates. Otherwise not required any special knowledge.

Co-requisites

Laboratory determination of properties of ceramic raw materials, raw material mixtures and fired ceramic body.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Information is presented to students in the form of lectures. Students work in seminars on assigned tasks in teams and then presents the results in the form of protocols. Exercises content also practical examples.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Submission of reports and attendance at exercises. Passing the exam, which consists of a written and oral part. The maximum number of points earned on the exam is 100 To successfully complete the written part you need to get 25 points (maximum 50).

Course curriculum

1.Introduction, silicates and ceramics, definition, characteristic of the ceramic body, classification.
2.Microstructure and structure of ceramic materials.
3.Ceramic raw materials – classification, mineralogical composition.
4.Methods of research and determination in ceramics. Methods of crystalline structure research (DTA, DKTA, X-rays, distribution of pores).
5.Plastic raw materials.
6.Opening materials, fluxing agents, lightening admixtures. Raw materials for engobes.
7.Processing and treatment of ceramic raw materials.
8.Shaping by pressing.
9.Shaping by extruding.
10.Shaping by casting.
11.Dynamics of drying.
12.Statics and technology of drying.
13.Theoretical formation principles of burnt ceramic body microstructure - solid state reactions, sintering.Reactions during burning of ceramics. Behaviour of minerals during burning and the formation of new phases.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Theoretical fundamentals of ceramic body formation – general overview of ceramic raw materials properties, their processing, shaping methods in ceramics, drying, burning, properties of burnt body.

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

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Sokolář, R.: Keramika. Vysoké učení technické v brně, Fakulta stavební, 2005. [https://intranet.fce.vutbr.cz/pedagog/predmety/opory.asp] (CS)

Recommended reading

Hanykýř,V.,Kutzendörfer,J.: Technologie keramiky. Silikátový svaz, Praha, 2008. ISBN 978-80-86821-48-1. (CS)
Hlaváč, J.: The technology of glass and ceramics. Elsevier Science Publishing company Amsterdam, 1983. (EN)
Koller, A.: Structure and properties of ceramics. ACER Hradec Králové, 1994. (EN)
Krause a kol.: Technologie der Keramik 1-4. VEB Verlag fur Bauwesen Berlin, 1988. (DE)
Lach, V.: Keramika. VUT v Brně, 1992. ISBN 80-214-0332-2. (CS)
Pytlík, P., Sokolář, R.: Stavební keramika. Akademické nakladatelství CERM Brno, 2002. ISBN 80-7204-234-3. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-ST Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-E-SI Bachelor's

    branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radomír Sokolář, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1.Introduction, silicates and ceramics, definition, characteristic of the ceramic body, classification.
2.Microstructure and structure of ceramic materials.
3.Ceramic raw materials – classification, mineralogical composition.
4.Methods of research and determination in ceramics. Methods of crystalline structure research (DTA, DKTA, X-rays, distribution of pores).
5.Plastic raw materials.
6.Opening materials, fluxing agents, lightening admixtures. Raw materials for engobes.
7.Processing and treatment of ceramic raw materials.
8.Shaping by pressing.
9.Shaping by extruding.
10.Shaping by casting.
11.Dynamics of drying.
12.Statics and technology of drying.
13.Theoretical formation principles of burnt ceramic body microstructure - solid state reactions, sintering.Reactions during burning of ceramics. Behaviour of minerals during burning and the formation of new phases.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radomír Sokolář, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, properties of ceramic body
2. Calculation of the ceramic body properties of the recipe
3. X-ray diffraction analysis of the ceramic raw materials and fired ceramic bodies
4. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) of the ceramic raw materials
5. Ternary diagram CaO-Al2O3-SiO2
6. Control of reports, Credit