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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
GCIV2030-2  Structural Design of Buildings
Duration :  15h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 2nd yearSecond semester5
Master in Architecture Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester4
Master in Architecture Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearSecond semester4
Holder(s) :  Thibaut Brogneaux, Jean‑Claude Cornesse
Language :  French language
Course contents :  
  • Brief introduction to static forces (graphical approach), resistance and behaviour of materials.
  • Presentation of the functioning of standard structural elements.
  • Systemic analysis of the building and its structural system, regarding constraints imposed on the project (functionality, symbolic, aesthetic, etc.).
  • Analysis of cases.
Course objective :  
  • Thanks to an approach as direct and intuitive as possible, students get the tools so as to understand and grasp the impact of the structural system on the architecture of a building.
  • The students acquire further technical and scientific device ton confirm the intuitive approach.
  • The students are enabled to design their future projects taking into account the structural requirements as early as possible in the design process.
Prerequisites :  None
Workshops :  Short exercises done in class, in groups or individually.
Analytical work of an existing building and composition work on various topics related to the building or theoretical views we had in class.
Written notes :  Slideshow during ex cathedra class, along with some documentation if necessary.
Assessment :  Evaluation of work done during the practice sessions.
Individual evaluation at the end of the year (oral examination with written preparation).
Contacts :  Thibaut BROGNEAUX, assistant :
Phone 04 366 93 05
Fax 04 366 95 31
E-mail address: thibaut.brogneaux@ulg.ac.be
Secretary's office : Solange CHAPELLE
Institut du Génie Civil B52
1 chemin des Chevreuils
B-4000 LIEGE1
Phone 04 366 92 42
Fax 04 366 95 31
E-mail address: solange.chapelle@ulg.ac.be


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