| Abstract [eng] |
The development of modern urban infrastructure necessitates the search for sustainable, environmentally friendly, and functional pedestrian pavement solutions that meet not only mechanical strength requirements but also criteria related to water permeability, durability, and ecological impact. Considering the increasing precipitation caused by climate change and the principles of the circular economy in material selection, the advancement of permeable pavements capable of reducing stormwater loads and improving urban ecosystem performance has become particularly relevant. For this reason, the chosen topic of the Master’s thesis focuses on producing a water-permeable pedestrian pavement using plantain powder and investigating the properties that enhance pavement durability, as well as potential operational scenarios. To achieve the aim of the Master’s thesis, the following tasks were undertaken: 1. Based on a literature review of permeable pavements and the production technology of biocomposites with plantain powder, select a manufacturing method and design the composite composition. 2. Examine the chemical properties of plantain powder and cement, compare them. 3. Determine the physical and mechanical properties of the produced composite. 4. Evaluate the influence of plantain powder, municipal waste ash, emulsions on the composite structure and pavement durability in comparison with control samples and provide recommendations for practical application. The thesis consists of three main parts: a theoretical section, a methodological section, and a section presenting research results and their discussion. The literature review outlines the limitations associated with plantain powder and its compatibility with municipal waste ash in composite formulations, describes various types of pedestrian pavements, identifies physical solutions, and examines the effects of organic fillers or binders on composite performance. The methodology section details the materials used, sample compositions, testing procedures, and experimental workflow. The results section presents the findings, including the chemical composition of plantain powder, the physical and mechanical properties of biocomposite samples containing plantain powder, as well as proposed operational scenarios and recommendations for pedestrian pavement applications. The research revealed that the mechanically strongest sample is B20+. However, given that the thesis evaluates water-permeable pavement, an overall assessment of durability tests indicated that the most suitable composition is the biocomposite containing 10% municipal ash (B10). The Master’s thesis comprises 61 pages (excluding appendices) and includes 16 tables and 47 figures. A total of 55 literature sources were referenced. |
