Ceramic Tiles Made of Mudstones as an Element of Roof-Design in the Appearance of Modern Megacities

A brief historical reference on the use of ceramic tiles in the architectural traditions of various countries, cultures and eras is given. The advantages and benefits of natural ceramic tiles in relation to other roofing materials used by builders and architects in the formation of the appearance of modern megacities are noted. The problem associated with the chaotic choice of building materials, in particular roofing materials, which don’t make it possible to perceive urban development as a single architectural ensemble, is identified. Examples of the use of various combinatorial solutions using the color and shape of tiles in roof design are given. It is proposed to use an alternative raw material base for obtaining ceramic tiles with increased physical and mechanical characteristics, which makes it possible to produce aesthetically attractive products of non-standard shapes and sizes. It is noted that when using mudstones as the main raw material, it is possible to reduce the cost of production, which will make it possible for domestic manufacturers of ceramic products to be competitive at the modern market of roofing materials, and also solve the problem of using previously explored deposits that have not yet found application in the production of ceramic materials.

Ya.V. LAZAREVA, Engineer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.),
K.A. LAPUNOVA, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering) (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.),
M.E. ORLOVA, Engineer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Don State Technical University (1, Gagarin Square, 344000, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation)

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