Introduction 1
What has been done before in this area?
After Homogeneous tile is introduced, it is probably more favorable over ceramic tiles due to its characteristics. Homogeneous tiles are produced at a higher temperature as compared to ceramics tiles, which means it would be able to endure a higher temperature in hot climates. This is beneficial, especially during summer.
It is harder and absorbs lesser water than ceramics tiles. This shows that the material is tougher and will be good for bearing stresses. It would have a higher tolerance for fracture to that of the ceramic tile. The chances of breaking and changing new tiles are slimmer which brings more convenience and higher durability. Also, for tiles that absorb less water would imply that the chances of tile replacement due to corrosion would be greatly reduced.
Another important factor will be less stain absorption; less stain absorbed would mean that there would be fewer scratches reflected on the surface. This would beautify the exterior of the tiles, which makes it more appealing to the eye. Moreover, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor application bca.gov[8].
What is missing from the previous research?
For the past water retention research experiment, a ceramic tile is submerged into the water, then it would be weighted and compared to a dry tile. The weight difference would be expressed as a percentage of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of original dry tile. [Water retention] As for impact tests, tiles are subjected to metal ball load released from a different height. S.S Amritphale [2] Dry sand and rubber wheel apparatus was used to test for abrasion. The sand was of constant grit size will put on the tile and the wheel turns in the direction of the sand. The mass loss from tile after this process was recorded. [2013 Element Materials Technology] For friction test, a rolling contact and sliding contact object is used to determine how much the friction of a material. J.M. Cox, M.G. Gee[1]
After Homogeneous tile is introduced, it is probably more favorable over ceramic tiles due to its characteristics. Homogeneous tiles are produced at a higher temperature as compared to ceramics tiles, which means it would be able to endure a higher temperature in hot climates. This is beneficial, especially during summer.
It is harder and absorbs lesser water than ceramics tiles. This shows that the material is tougher and will be good for bearing stresses. It would have a higher tolerance for fracture to that of the ceramic tile. The chances of breaking and changing new tiles are slimmer which brings more convenience and higher durability. Also, for tiles that absorb less water would imply that the chances of tile replacement due to corrosion would be greatly reduced.
Another important factor will be less stain absorption; less stain absorbed would mean that there would be fewer scratches reflected on the surface. This would beautify the exterior of the tiles, which makes it more appealing to the eye. Moreover, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor application bca.gov[8].
What is missing from the previous research?
For the past water retention research experiment, a ceramic tile is submerged into the water, then it would be weighted and compared to a dry tile. The weight difference would be expressed as a percentage of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of original dry tile. [Water retention] As for impact tests, tiles are subjected to metal ball load released from a different height. S.S Amritphale [2] Dry sand and rubber wheel apparatus was used to test for abrasion. The sand was of constant grit size will put on the tile and the wheel turns in the direction of the sand. The mass loss from tile after this process was recorded. [2013 Element Materials Technology] For friction test, a rolling contact and sliding contact object is used to determine how much the friction of a material. J.M. Cox, M.G. Gee[1]
References: J.M. Cox, M.G. Gee, Hot friction testing of ceramics, Wear, Volumes 203–204, March 1997, Pages 404-417, ISSN 0043-1648. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043164896074595 (Last Updated On 17 Sep 2013) http://www.bca.gov.sg/Publications/EnhancementSeries/others/design2Ch3.pdf © 2013 Element Materials Technology http://www.element.com/services-index/abrasiontesting Water retention http://lakewayfloors.com/images/TILE_STANDARDS_EXPLANATIONS.pdf