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Title : Enhancing Adhesion and Water Resistance in Clay Mixtures: Strategies for Vertical and Horizontal Applications

Main host Laboratory - Referent Advisor Navier  -  KEITA Emmanuel      tél. : +33 181668683

Director of the main host Laboratory SULEM Jean  -

PhD Speciality Génie civil

Axis of the performance contract 2 - COP2017 - More efficient and resilient infrastructure

Main location Marne-la-Vallée

Doctoral affiliation UNIVERSITE DE MARNE-LA-VALLEE

PhD school SCIENCES, INGENIERIE ET ENVIRONNEMENT (SIE)

Planned PhD supervisor ROUSSEL Nicolas  -  Université Gustave Eiffel  -  MAST - CPDM

Planned PhD co-supervisor BOURGES Ann  -  Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication  -  LRMH

Planned financing Thèse sur contrat  - Ifsttar

Abstract

This thesis explores the underutilized potential of clay materials in construction, focusing on their ability to replace the cement phase and reduce the carbon footprint. The research aims to develop clay-based mixtures as effective adhesives for ceramic tiling, with enhanced adhesion and structural integrity in wet conditions. By integrating polymers and fibers, the study seeks to improve the adhesion and moisture resistance of these materials, catering to both vertical and horizontal applications.

Keywords : Clay-based mixture, tile adhesives, adhesion resistance, water immersion, drying conditions, mechanical test

Main host Laboratory - Referent Advisor	Navier - KEITA Emmanuel tél. : +33 181668683
Director of the main host Laboratory	SULEM Jean -
PhD Speciality	Génie civil
Axis of the performance contract	2 - COP2017 - More efficient and resilient infrastructure
Main location	Marne-la-Vallée
Doctoral affiliation	UNIVERSITE DE MARNE-LA-VALLEE
PhD school	SCIENCES, INGENIERIE ET ENVIRONNEMENT (SIE)
Planned PhD supervisor	ROUSSEL Nicolas - Université Gustave Eiffel - MAST - CPDM
Planned PhD co-supervisor	BOURGES Ann - Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication - LRMH
Planned financing	Thèse sur contrat - Ifsttar
Abstract This thesis explores the underutilized potential of clay materials in construction, focusing on their ability to replace the cement phase and reduce the carbon footprint. The research aims to develop clay-based mixtures as effective adhesives for ceramic tiling, with enhanced adhesion and structural integrity in wet conditions. By integrating polymers and fibers, the study seeks to improve the adhesion and moisture resistance of these materials, catering to both vertical and horizontal applications.
Keywords :	Clay-based mixture, tile adhesives, adhesion resistance, water immersion, drying conditions, mechanical test

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