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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
GCIV0184-2  Building Materials
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 2nd yearSecond semester5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 2nd yearSecond semester5
Holder(s) :  Luc Courard
Language :  French language
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.
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 / monday 13:30-17:30
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
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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