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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
ARCH0003-7  Building construction techniques I, elements

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr, 2,5d FW
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in engineering (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd year5
Lecturer :  Shady Attia, N...
Substitute(s) :  Pierre Leclercq, Dimitri Schmitz
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
The course covers the following subjects:
- Foundations
- Vertical walls
- Floors
- Roofing
- Openings and Frame
- External Finishes
- Interieures Finishes
- Vertical circulations and Ducts
 
During the explanation of all of these areas, the course will focus on:
- The analysis and evaluation of construction systems
- The Building products most used
- Execution plans used in construction of building
 
Students have to use their computer to draw some plans.
Several courses can be arranged on site. Students will be equipped with a helmet, safety shoes and construction of a fluorescent jacket in order to access the sites.
 
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To understand and master the design, analysis and execution processes in construction projects.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course is comprised of 30 hours of ex-cathedra theoretical classes and 30 hours practical work. It will take place in the 1rst quadrimesters.
Recommended or required readings :  
Assessment methods and criteria :  
A written exam is organised in January and relates to all the theoretical and practical material.
During one part of the exam the student may use the written course.
The mark for the practical work counts for 40 % of the final mark; the mark for the exam counts for 60 % of the rest.
The test in the second session is comprised of an written exam relating to the theoretical aspects and the practical work. If students obtain a mark higher than or equal to 12/20 during the practical work, they do not have to take this exam held during the second session.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
DIMITRI SCHMITZ Civil Engineer Architect
Assistant Professor for the Faculty of Architecture University of Liege - Faculty of Architecture
Supply Lecturer and Assistant for the Faculty of Applied Sciences LUCID Lab for User Cognition and Innovative Design University of Liege - Faculty of Applied Sciences http://www.lucid.ulg.ac.be/
1, chemin des Chevreuils Bâtiment B52 - Local -1/444 4000 Liège Belgium +32 4 366 95 15 dimitri.schmitz@ulg.ac.be
 
 
 


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