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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
GCIV0184-5  Building Materials

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 2nd year5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 2nd year5
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st year5
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st year5
Lecturer :  Luc Courard
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
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.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Provide the knowledge to be able to select construction materials in accordance with their ability and use. Understand interaction mechanisms of materials with environnement.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
- 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
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
2nd term / monday 13:30-17:30
Recommended or required readings :  
Matériaux de construction (Luc COURARD), 2012, Centrale des cours A.E.E.S Science et génie des matériaux, W. Callister Jr, Dunod
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination (45 min preparation + 45 min oral discussion)
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Prof. L. COURARD, B52/3, level - 1, room 534 (Tel.: 04/366.93.50) Luc.Courard@ulg.ac.be


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