The PhD study of study branch "Physical and Building Materials Engineering" is focused to a complex scientific training, to methods of individual scientific work and to knowledge development in the field of Building Materials Theory. The fundamental disciplines of the branch are Physics of Materials, Physical Chemistry of Silicates, Theory of Composite Materials, Microstructure of Building Materials, Durability and Rehabilitation of Materials and Structures, further Methods of Measurement and Diagnostics, Modeling of Physical Processes and Building Physics Tasks. From building technical applications especially the Concrete and Building Structures Rehabilitation, Moisture Rehabilitation, Heat-Technical Problems, Reclaiming of Steel and of Wooden Structures. The scientific training in this field is based basic theoretical disciplines of natural sciences and of theoretical scientific disciplines of relevant professional orientation. The graduate of PhD study is trained for asserting himself in development and research activities which enable creative solution of problems, of new progressive building materials development and their use in building structures. The basic character of this PhD education is the close connection both with scientific, research and development activities on the training workplace and in proper technological practice. The continuous active scientific activity is the qualification for possible engagement of graduates as members of the academic staffs at universities.

prof. Ing. Rostislav Drochytka, CSc., MBA, dr. h. c.

1. Development of a progressive wood element with higher biological resistance for diffusion-open structures

   The main content of the dissertation is experimental development of a modified wood element, which, with appropriate modification, will show higher useful parameters than the solid wood (stabilization of volume changes, strength parameters). To evaluate these parameters, experimental tests will be carried out to determine the biological resistance not only of the developed element, but also of traditional wood-based board materials. The effect of the selected modification on technological parameters, such as wetting of the surface and the bonding process, will also be monitored. The volumetric stability of the modified materials will also be assessed during long-term exposure to external exposures.

   Tutor: Vaněrek Jan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.