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| GCIV0184-4 | Building Materials
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| Duration : | 28h Th, 4h Pr, 1d FW, 12h Labo. |
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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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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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. Silicates, ceramics and glass. Wood. |
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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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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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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.
- 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 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination (30 min preparation + 30 min oral discussion) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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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
Assistante: Sophie GRIGOLETTO
Email: Sophie.Grigoletto@ulg.ac.be |
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