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| GCIV0184-3 | Building Materials
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Luc Courard |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| 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. Silicates,ceramics and glass. Wood. Natural and recycled materials. |
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| 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. |
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| Workshops : | - Laboratory experiments: about ten tests on bitumen, plastics and various composite materials. - Development of lab results. - Bibliography research projects (group) |
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| Organization : | 2nd term |
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| Written notes : | Caractères généraux des matériaux (Luc COURARD), 2nd Edition, Centrale des cours A.E.E.S.
Matériaux de construction (Luc COURARD), édition 2008-2009. Centrale des cours A.E.E.S |
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| Assessment : | Oral examination |
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| Contacts : | Prof. L. COURARD, B52/3, level - 1, room 534 (Tel.: 04/366.93.50) Luc.Courard@ulg.ac.be |
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