Duration
20h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits
| Master MSc. in Civil Engineering, professional focus in civil engineering | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course focuses on the construction and design methods of modern load-bearing masonry structures. It covers the following aspects:
- Materials
- Overall stability of masonry structures
- Verification methods for masonry walls according to Eurocode 6 and STS 22 (stability under vertical and horizontal loads)
- Specific aspects related to construction, with a focus on the Belgian situation
- Special issues (reinforced masonry, arches)
The concepts and methods are first applied to simple exercises and then extended to the verification of a complete building.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- control and design modern load-bearing masonry structures
- identify the advantages and disadvantages of the different materials used in modern masonry
- integrate masonry structural elements into a broader construction context (interactions with floors, lintels, roofs, etc.)
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics.
Basic knowledge of Construction Materials
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course includes:
- some theoretical sessions to define the context and general principles
- basic exercises designed to learn the verification methods per load case (compression, in-plane bending, out-of-plane bending)
- the overall stability assessment of a load-bearing masonry building (building of the students' choice, to be analyzed individually or in groups of two)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Provision of
- Theoretical course materials (slides)
- Sample solutions to basic exercises
- A list of reference documents
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
The assessment is based on:
* A design report including:
- a critical discussion of the execution choices
- an analysis of the working of the structure
- a verification of the most critical elements from a stability perspective
This report is due at the end of the semester, before the exam session (individual report or in groups of two students, depending on the project chosen)
* An oral exam consisting essentially of a critical discussion of the above report with the instructor, assessing the student's overall knowledge of the subject matter