Duration
36h Th, 4h Pr, 0,5d FW, 12h Labo., 12h Proj.
Number of credits
Lecturer
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