Study programme 2019-2020Français
Connaissance des matériaux minéraux artificiels et des sols
Learning Activity
CodeLecturer(s)Associate Lecturer(s)Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)Establishment
I-GCMS-030
  • DESCAMPS Thierry
      • Université de Mons
      Language
      of instruction
      Language
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      HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
      FrançaisFrançais279000Q2

      Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19)
      • Written exam (multiple choice, open questions)
      Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19)
      The online exam will take place on the Moodle platform according to the following modalities: No negative points. Sequential course of the exam (no return possible to the previous questions). The topic covers all the chapters of the course: granular media, rocks, stones and aggregates, cement, lime, plaster, concrete, wood, mortars and soils. The additional illustrations made during the e-labs are not part of the examination topics!

      Content of Learning Activity

      Understanding of building materials from a technical and technological point of view. Assessment of the use of building materials in a given context. Understanding the soils characterization tools. Interpreting technical documents and standards available. Physics of granular media: density, compactness, porosity, void ratio, water content, permeability, absorption. Granulates and ornamental stones: classification, characteristics, employment, sand, gravel, crushed stone natural stone. Physical and mechanical characterization: grading curve, sedimentometry... Soils: physical and mechanical characterization. Hydraulic and aerial binders. Production of clinker and lime. Characterization, standardization, uses and compositions. Cement types: characterization, classification, properties. Hydration reactions of the cement. Cement mortars, lime and lime mortar. Uses, charactisation and compositions. Concretes: characterization and standardization of hardened concretes, compositions, characterization and standardization of fresh concrete.

      Required Learning Resources/Tools

      Not applicable

      Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

      Not applicable

      Other Recommended Reading

      Not applicable

      Mode of delivery

      • Face to face

      Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

      • Cours magistraux
      • Conférences
      • Travaux pratiques

      Evaluations

      The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)

      (*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
      Date de génération : 13/07/2020
      20, place du Parc, B7000 Mons - Belgique
      Tél: +32 (0)65 373111
      Courriel: info.mons@umons.ac.be