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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GCIV2056-1  Sustainable materials and structures

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Luc Courard, Jean‑Pierre Jaspart, Barbara Rossi
Language(s) of instruction :  
English language
Course contents :  
Sustainable development aspects Methodology and tools for the assessment of materials and structures sustainability Recycling materials in civil engineering Life-cycle analysis (according to standards)
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To provide the engineer with the knowledge of concepts and tools to develop his projects in the spirit of sustainable development
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Structural design Building materials
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Ex1: cradle to gate analysis of a composite column Ex2: cradle to grave analysis of a composite column Ex3: project group
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
oral lecture exercices invited lectures
Recommended or required readings :  
Computer Support (.ppt)
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral presentation of the personal research project implementing concepts studied in class.
Organizational remarks :  
1st Semester/ Tuesday 13:30-17:30
Contacts :  
Barbara ROSSI (Barbara.Rossi@ulg.ac.be) Jean-Pierre JASPART (Jean-Pierre.Jaspart@ulg.ac.be) Luc COURARD (Luc.Courard@ulg.ac.be)


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