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| GCIV0184-5 | Building Materials
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW |
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| Lecturer : | Luc Courard |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| - Oral presentation of materials
- Laboratory experiments: about ten tests on bitumen, plastics and various composite materials.
- Development of lab results.
- Bibliography research projects (group)
- Factory visit |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 2nd term / monday 13:30-17:30 |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Matériaux de construction (Luc COURARD), 2012, Centrale des cours A.E.E.S
Science et génie des matériaux, W. Callister Jr, Dunod |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination (45 min preparation + 45 min oral discussion) |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. L. COURARD, B52/3, level - 1, room 534 (Tel.: 04/366.93.50) Luc.Courard@ulg.ac.be |
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