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GCIV0184-2

Building Materials


Duration :30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
2nd year of a Bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation5
2nd year of a Bachelor's degree in civil ingeneering sciences, civil ingeneer orientation5
Holder(s) :Luc Courard
Course contents : Classification of building materials according to structure, composition, porosity, etc.. General characteristics (physical, chemical, mechanical and rheomechanical properties). Materials with hydrocarbon or polymeric binders. Materials with hydraulic binders. Silicates,ceramics and glass. Wood. Natural and recycled materials.
Course objective : Provide the knowledge to be able to select construction materials in accordance with their ability and use. Understand interaction mechanisms of materials with environnement.
Workshops : - Laboratory experiments: about ten tests on bitumen, plastics and various composite materials.
- Development of lab results.
Organization : 2nd term
Written notes : Caractères généraux des matériaux (Luc COURARD), 2nd Edition, Centrale des cours AEES

Matériaux de construction non métalliques (Robert DEGEIMBRE), édition 1999-2000.
Centrale des cours A.E.E.S
Assessment : Oral examination
Contacts : Prof. L. COURARD, B52/3, level - 1, room 534 (Tel.: 04/366.93.50) Luc.Courard@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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