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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
GCIV0184-2  Building Materials
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
civil engineering in electromechanics, 3rd year4,5
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Holder(s) :  Luc Courard
Language :  Langue française
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.
- Bibliography research projects (group)
Organization :  2nd term / thursday 13:30-17:30
Written notes :  Caractères généraux des matériaux (Luc COURARD), 2nd Edition, Centrale des cours A.E.E.S.

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


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