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| ARSL0213-1 | Environmental science 1 : the constraints of the physical environment
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| Duration : | 26h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Georges Mabille |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Part 1. Natural risks
Flooding. The increase in run-off linked to the evolution of built upon areas. Town planning. Sectoral plans and new versions of them. Introduction to geographical information systems.
Landslides. Analysis of the causes of landslides, particularly during excavation work and construction. Precautions to be taken.
Earthquakes. Analysis of earthquakes in the past, causes and consequences for buildings. Paraseismic techniques used in countries affected by earthquakes.
Storms and gales. Causes and consequences. Climate statistics in Belgium: rainfall (intensity, duration, period), the number of days of snow, number of days of frost, quantities of snowfall, etc.
The basics of geobiology. Analysis of the basics of this discipline in order to be able to converse with people who wish to have a building constructed according to geobiological principles. Recognising true and false principles.
Part 2. A few concepts of geology and geomorphology
The origins of the universe, the Earth, life and mankind.
Bricks and mortar of the subject, the Big Bang, the birth of the Solar System, the start of life, human migration.
Formation of sedimentary rocks.
Basic concepts of geology, evolution of coastlines and related problems.
Recognition of sedimentary rocks.
Formation of superficial layers in Belgium.
The disintegration of rocks, slopes, fluviatile and marine windmills.
Soils and foundations. Analysis and recognition of soils: study of water in the soil (breaks in the phreatic layer), mechanical characteristics of soils.
Part 3. The visible trajectory of the Sun
The Earth's orbit and the evolution of its parameters.
Day, night, seasons and glaciation.
Climate and vegetation. Basic concepts of ecology
Calculation of the position of the Sun.
Using shadow calculators.
Sun control systems, solar sensors, bioclimatics, architecture and climate etc. |
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| Course objective : | General objective:
Students should be able to understand the consequences of construction upon the physical environment. They must also be capable of integrating physical constraints into the development of an architectural project.
Intermediate objectives:
Students should be able to master the basic concepts taught. |
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| Prerequisites : | 1 hour per week of physics at higher secondary level. |
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| Organization : | Lectures combined with active student participation. |
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| Written notes : | Course notes. |
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| Assessment : | An hour-long oral exam. |
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