2020-2021 / GCIV0133-9

Maintenance, repair and renforcement of constructions

Duration

20h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Architectural Engineering3 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering3 crédits 

Lecturer

Luc Courard

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Strategies for managing buildings, structures and infrastructures in reinforced concrete Pathologies of concrete, steel, natural stones, wood and structures Auscultation techniques and laboratory analysis Products and techniques for maintenance and repair
Definition of underestimated actions and of design weaknesses: thermal effects, effects of deformations, fatigue, vibrations. Description of techniques and calculation problems specific to repairs.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To be able to give a diagnosis of a concrete, stones and masonry structure, on the base of laboratory analysis and investigation techniques, and to propose products and techniques for repairing
Full KLO's/AA for this lecture are defined on matrix available  on https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/20182019/formations/descr/A2UCON01.html
 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Concrete technology and design. Steel and concrete structures design. Knowledge on material behaviour (wood, natural stones, silicates)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Oral lectures Case histories Seminar on masonry bridges (mandatory)
It is mandatory to participate to the visit on site. Students who would not participate cannot present exam.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

In classroom

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Entretien et réparation des constructions en béton. Luc Courard (CdC) Pathologie et réparations structurales des constructions. André Plumier

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Oral examination (1/2h) with analysis of 1 or 2 case histories. Face-to-face or online depending on sanitary conditions.
It is mandatory to participate to the visit on site. Students who would not participate cannot present exam.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Tuesday 13h30-17h30

Contacts

Luc COURARD (Luc.Courard@uliege.ac.be)