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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ARSL1732-1  Restoration techniques
Duration :  52h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master en architecture (Saint Luc), 1st yearFirst semester4
Holder(s) :  Francoise Duperroy
Language :  French language
Course contents :  A) Study of ancient materials and their application : - Stone. - Fired clay: brick. - Roof coverings :
  • Slate
  • Tiles
  • Metallic roof coverings
- Wall finishings:
  • External and internal renders
  • Decorations
  • Paint
- Stained glass
B) Ancient structures :
  • Stone.
  • Wood
  • Brick
C) Investigative methods
D) Conservation techniques: - Shoring and scaffolding - Conservation techniques: theory and examples.
  • foundations
  • walls
  • wooden structures
  • various ...
E) Methodology of approaching a monument with a view to conserving it.
Course objective :  Knowledge of ancient materials and their application as well as conservation techniques.
Pragmatic approach to successive operations on a restoration site.
Prerequisites :  Corresponding parts of courses on technology, stability of constructions and construction.
Organization :  - lectures. - site visits - study trips
Assessment :  Oral exam.


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