Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr, 15h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master in civil engineering (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This is an introductio to the analysis and design of structures under seismic actions. It covers the various concepts of structural analysis in earthquake conditions as well as the design of concrete and stell structures.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this class, the student will able to design and analyse a structure under seismic conditions. He/She will have a general knowledge of the legal frame concerning these actions on civil engineering structures. Furthermore, he/she will know the different strategies that lead to a sane structural behaviour in case of major hazard.
The lecture develops critical thinking skills and creativity with regards to the unusual load paths that have to be imagined.
The complete list of the KLO for this course is defined in the matrix available at the following address: https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/20182019/formations/descr/A2UCON01.html
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Good understanding of strength of materials and of structural mechanics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching in clas, exercises and homeworks.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
First semester, Thursday morning, 8:30 till 12:30
Recommended or required readings
Written notes shall be available.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation of personnel works. Written Examination.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Vincent Denoël
v.denoel@ulg.ac.be
04/3662930
Boyan Mihaylov
boyan.mihaylov@ulg.ac.be