Duration
40h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geography: geomatics (120 ECTS) | 7 crédits |
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
Construction materials: 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. Concrete. Silicates, ceramics, and glass. Wood. Durability of materials. Pathologies of concrete, masonry, and natural stones. Diagnosis techniques. Methods and repair products.
Construction of buildings and pathologies: Approach (concepts, implementation) of West European building construction techniques: chronology of a project, chronology of a site. Determination of an expert approach in building pathology:
- observation of the disorder
- understanding and diagnosis
- description of repair work
- prevention to avoid a new occurrence of the disaster.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Construction materials: Provide the knowledge to be able to select construction materials in accordance with their ability and use. Understand the interaction mechanisms of materials with the environment. Evaluate and analyze pathologies of materials
Building construction and pathologies: Familiarize the student with construction techniques and their specific vocabulary. Acquire a technical observation perspective of building pathologies.
The full list of KLO's/AA for this lecture are defined in the matrix available on https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/20182019/formations/descr/A2UCON01.html
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Good knowledge of the basics of chime and physics to understand the behavior of materials and their properties
Geomatics operational skills (surveying, photogrammetry, laserscanning) are required for some field works
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Construction materials:
- Ex cathedra lectures
- Laboratory experiments: about ten tests on bitumen, plastics, and various composite materials.
- Production of concrete (laboratory)
- Worksite visit
Building construction and pathologies:
- Ex-cathedra presentations of construction principles, widely illustrated
- Presentations of lived cases of pathologies, abundantly illustrated + personal exercise by the student: illustrated report of two cases of pathology
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Construction materials: 1st term / wednesday 8:30-12:30 and Thursday 13:30 -17:30
Building construction and pathologies: 1st term / 4 x Fridays 10:30-12:30
Recommended or required readings
Construction materials: Constructions: matériaux et pathologies (Luc COURARD), Centrale des cours A.E.E.S.
Building construction and pathologies: Slides presented during the theoretical course based on the work of Prof. Jean-Marie Hauglustaine
Salvadori, M., & Aucoc, N. (2005). Comment ça tient?. Éditions Parenthèses.
https://www.editionsparentheses.com/IMG/pdf/p636_comment_c_a_tient.pdf
Salvadori, M., Levy, M., & Zacek, M. (2009). Pourquoi ça tombe?. Parenthèses.
https://www.editionsparentheses.com/IMG/pdf/p653_pourquoi_c_a_tombe_.pdf
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Construction materials:
Laboratory report
Concrete report
Building construction and pathologies:
Report developed by the student of two cases of pathologies photographed, observed, and commented on according to the methodology of an expert in building pathologies.
Exam methods: Oral exam (face-to-face or online depending on sanitary consitions)
Points distribution (update 11/12/2020)
Reports « concrete / laboratory » : 10 %
Building analysis report (group work) (deadline January 8, 2021): 30 %
Face-to-face oral exam (or online oral exam for prevented students) on January 15, 2021
- Individual defense of the B11 analysis report : 30 %
- Theory : 30 %
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Construction materials: Laboratory activities are mandatory. Students who would not be present cannot present the exam.
Contacts
Construction materials:
-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
Building construction and pathologies:
-Prof. S. ATTIA, B52/3, niveau 0, local 542 (Tél. : 04/366.91.55) Shady.Attia@uliege.be
Surveying techniques
- Prof. R. BILLEN, B5a, niveau 2, loca 2/42 (Tél. : 04/366.36.37) rbillen@uliege.be
Assistant : Benoît JONLET