UCL - STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

[AUCE1031]

[15h + 15h] 3 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Jean-François Cap

Language: French

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Knowledge of materials used in civil engineering structures

Main themes

This course introduces the main features of commonly used construction materials.

Content and teaching methods

- Structure and nature of materials
- Mechanical properties of materials (stress-strain relations, elastic behaviour, elastoplastic behaviour, ...)
- Nonmechanical properties of materials (density, thermal expansion, surface characteristics, ...)
- Laboratory tests on concrete, steel, and wood.
- Production considerations and economical factors.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

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