Duration
36h Th, 16h Pr, 0,5d FW, 12h Labo., 12h Proj.
Number of credits
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
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
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, II.1, II.2, III.2, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2, VII.3 of the BSc in engineering.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, II.1, II.2, III.2, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2, VII.3 of the MSc in geological and mining engineering.
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, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
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
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Oral examination (45 min preparation + 45 min exam) if face to face
Oral examination (45 min exam) if via internet platform
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)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. L. COURARD, B52/3, level - 1, room 534 (Tel.: 04/366.93.50) Luc.Courard@uliege.be
Assistant: Sophie GRIGOLETTO
Email: Sophie.Grigoletto@uliege.be