APPLICATION OF CERAMICS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

CERAMIC
AS A BUILDING MATERIAL
Ceramics offer a range of benefits as a
building material, including durability, thermal
insulation, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Its
form and properties make it suitable for
various architectural applications,
contributing to both functional and aesthetic
Bricks and Blocks: Facades and Cladding: Glass-Ceramic Windows: Sanitaryware: Decorative Elements:
aspects of buildings.
provide structural support, thermal enhance the visual appeal, offer high thermal insulation, durable, easy to clean, and utilized for decorative
insulation, and fire resistance protect against weather elements, transparency, and resistance to resistant to chemicals elements in construction,
used for load-bearing walls, and provide thermal insulation temperature changes preferred for its hygiene, including sculptures, mosaics,
partitions, and facades. available in different shapes, contribute to energy efficiency aesthetics, and longevity and ceramic murals
sizes, and finishes enhance the aesthetic appeal
Clay-Based Ceramics: Clay-based of buildings
ceramics, such as bricks, roof tiles, and
terra cotta, have been widely used in
GLAZING AND ITS APPLICATION
construction.

Chinese Ceramics: Included

In the ceramic industry, glazing refers
various types such as celadon,
to the process of applying a thin layer
porcelain, and blue and white
of glassy coating, called glaze, onto
Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles: They offer porcelain. The discovery of
the surface of ceramic objects.
versatility in design, are easy to clean, and porcelain, a type of high-fired
Islamic Ceramics: The Islamic The most common techniques include
can be used for floors, walls, and ceramic, was a milestone. European Renaissance: The
Golden Age witnessed advancements dipping, brushing, spraying, or pouring
countertops. Industrial Revolution in the 18th
in ceramic arts, particularly in Persia. the glaze onto the ceramic surface.
century saw the mechanization of
They were called "Islamic ceramics," ceramic production, leading to
and featured intricate designs and increased efficiency and lower
vibrant glazes. costs.
Structural Ceramics:
These ceramics are
used in specialized
Neolithic Period: Advancements in Modern Ceramics: The
applications where
pottery production led to the development of new ceramic
strength and durability
development of ceramic vessels for materials and technologies took
are crucial, such as in
storage, cooking etc. The potters place. Porcelain, stoneware,
structural
wheel was invented during this earthenware, and other ceramic
components, bridges,
time period. types continued to evolve.
high-temperature
environments. Composition
mixture of:
Environmental
- silica
Benefits: Prehistoric Period: Earliest Contemporary Ceramics:
- alumina
Typically made evidence of ceramic artifacts, such Ceramic artists and designers
- fluxing
from abundant as pottery figurines and containers, continue to push the boundaries of
EVOLUTION
- agents
and natural these early ceramics were made ceramics, exploring innovative
- coloring
resources like using clay and fired at low forms, glazes, and firing
agents.
clay and sand. temperatures. The evolution of ceramics is an ongoing process, and techniques.
contemporary practitioners continue to push the boundaries
of this versatile and ancient craft.
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 APPLICATION OF CERAMICS IN THE OTHER INDUSTRIES
RUBBER
AS A BUILDING MATERIAL
Rubber's properties of flexibility, durability,
water resistance, and sound absorption make
it a valuable material in the construction
industry. Its applications range from roofing
and sealing to flooring and vibration control,
contributing to improved performance, safety,
Environmental Applications: Electronics Industry: Automotive Industry: Aerospace Industry: Medical and Dental:
and comfort in buildings and infrastructure.
Ceramic filters, membranes, possess excellent electrical used for manufacturing utilizes ceramics due to their used for manufacturing
and catalysts are employed insulation and heat components like spark plugs, lightweight nature, high dental implants, prosthetics,
for treating water, removing dissipation properties, making oxygen sensors, catalytic strength, and resistance to crowns, and orthopedic
pollutants from air it suitable for electronics converters, and brake systems extreme temperatures implants

Rubber roofing membranes: EPDM

(ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) INNOVATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY:
membranes, are widely used in the
construction of flat or low-slope roofs. 3D printing of Ceramics Bioactive and Biocompatible Piezoelectric ceramics Coating Technologies
Nanostructured Ceramics Advanced Ceramic Materials
Ceramics

Sealing and Insulation: Rubber gaskets,

seals, weatherstripping are used to create
airtight and watertight seals around doors,
windows, and other openings.

Terracotta: It is made from natural Stoneware: Typically made from Fireclay: It is composed primarily Earthenware: Made from clay
clay that is shaped, dried, and fired clay, including kaolin, ball clay, and of kaolinite, a clay mineral, along fired at relatively low temperatures
Concrete and Pavement Modification: at a relatively low temperature other natural materials with other minerals and additives of 1,000 to 1,150 degrees Celsius
Created by incorporating rubber particles
or crumb rubber into asphalt or concrete
mixtures. These modified materials offer
improved flexibility, crack resistance, and
noise reduction.

Soundproofing: Rubber acoustic

underlays or mats are placed beneath
flooring materials to reduce impact noise
and airborne sound transmission.

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