Duration
36h Th, 16h 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
Schedule
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.
Full list of KLO's/AA for this lecture are fdefined in the matrix available on https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/20182019/formations/descr/A2UCON01.html
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The student must know the basics of chemistry and physics to be able to understand the structure of materials and their behavior through their interaction with the environment.
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)
It is mandatory to participate to the visit on site and laboratory. Students who would not participate cannot present exam and would receive note "A" for the examination.
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
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Listening to lectures online
Participation to lecture on LifeSize
Weekly exercises + correction
Forum
Assessment subjects
Slides and exercises
Assessment methods
Oral exam 45 min
Contacts
Luc Courard via forum ou Luc.Courard@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Slides + exercises
Assessment methods
45 min oral exam on LifeSize
Contacts
email: Luc.Courard@uliege.be
phone: 32.4.366.93.50
LifeSize:https://call.lifesizecloud.com/1128805
Skype: luc.courard.ulg