2019-2020 / GCIV0184-5

Building Materials

Duration

36h Th, 16h Pr, 0,5d FW, 12h Labo., 12h Proj.

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architectural Engineering5 crédits 
 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering5 crédits 

Lecturer

Luc Courard, Anne Habraken

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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