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| GCIV0184-2 | Building Materials
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Luc Courard |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Classification of 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. |
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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 / monday 13:30-17:30 |
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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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