2017-2018 / GCIV0184-5

Building materials

Duration

36h Th, 4h Pr, 0,5d FW, 12h Labo., 12h Proj.

Number of credits

 Bachelor in engineering : architectural engineering5 crédits 
 Bachelor in engineering5 crédits 
 Master in architectural engineering (ir.) (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in civil engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in geology and mining engineering (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Luc Courard

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Provide the knowledge to be able to select construction materials in accordance with their ability and use. Understand interaction mechanisms of materials with environnement.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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
 
These activities are obligatory. Students who would not participate or would not present report in due time would not be allowed to present the exam.
 

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 exam)

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
Assistant: Sophie GRIGOLETTO Email: Sophie.Grigoletto@ulg.ac.be