Introduction to Structures engineering

Duration

12h Pr, 12h Th, 4d FW, 40h Proj.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Jean-François Demonceau, Vincent Denoël

Substitute(s)

Kevin Theunissen

Language(s) of instruction

French 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

The aim of this course is to present the fundamental principles of statics and structural mechanics as they are used by civil engineers and by architect engineers.

The main topics of the course are: description of typical construction elements with the way they work, identification of statically determinate structures, to establish the shape of effects of actions (M, N, V) in a simple structure, principles of bracings and wind bracings, load transfer.

The students will apply these concept in the conceptual design, the design and the realisation of a structure that has to meet a given objective. The structure can only be built in practice if the 'Challenge bois' competition is organised.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, the student will be able to do the conceptual design of a simple structure, to determine internal forces in the structure, to ensure its global stability, while taking into account a reasonable utilisation of available ressources.

He will be able to write a technical report that describes his hypotheses, his calculations and the obtained results, including drawings for execution.

He will be able to work in a team, as well for conceptual design, as design or practical realisation. 

This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.2, II.1, III.1, III.2, IV.1, V.1, V.2, VI.2, VII.2 described at the following web page : https://www.programmes.uliege.be/archives/20222023/cocoon/formations/descr/A2UCON01.htm.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Prerequisites:

MECA0001-1 Mechanic of materials

Co-requisites:

N/A

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Part of the course is thought ex cathedra by the professors.

Practical exercises will by made by ou with the assistant.

Homeworks with practical exercises will be delivered.

Announced tests will be organised. 

The students will work in small groups on the project, with the help of teachers. Each group will present his project in a written report that contains the drawings for execution.

The project will then be constructed full scale ine the framework of the "Challenge bois" competition (if the latter is organised).

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

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face to face course

It is mandatory to attend the course, the exercises as well as the practical realisation of the project.

A student who has not participated in these activities, and / or who has not submitted the expected report within the prescribed deadlines or in the prescribed forms will receive a mark "A" (except if a specific justification is provided and accepted by the professors which will analyse the justificiation with equity).

This course is organised in the first quadrimester (Tuesday PM).

The design of the structure will require some additional time out of the class hours. 

The practical realisation of the project will take place on January 23 & 24, 2025 in Libramont (subject to confirmation of the organisation of the "Challenge bois" competition).

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

All course materials (PowerPoint presentations, reference documents, etc.) will be made available on ecampus.

Written work / report

Out-of-session test(s)

Other : Practical realisation of the project


Further information:

The final mark will be formed on the basis of:

- a first mark out of 20 for the results of the tests for the year (carried out with closed book);

- a second mark out of 20 for the results of the written report evaluation.

 

The final score is obtained by the cubic root of the product of the square of the first note by the second.

In the second session, the same rules persist; a written exam covering the same topics as those of the tests will be organized. Those who would have obtained a score of less than 10/20 for the written report will have the opportunity to submit a new report.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

This course is given on Tuesday PM during the first quadrimester.

The realisation of the project will occur on January 23-24, 2025 in Libramont (subject to confirmation of the organisation of the "Challenge bois" competition).

Contacts

J.-F. DEMONCEAU, tel. 04-366.93.58
jfdemonceau@uliege.be 

V. DENOEL, tel. 04-366.29.30
v.denoel@uliege.be

K. THEUNISSEN, tel. 04-366.53.47
kevin.theunissen@uliege.be
 

 

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