Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, optimise, carry out and implement projects and solutions to address a complex problem by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and formulate the specifications by integrating client needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• On the basis of modelling, design one or more projects and solutions addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Mobilise a structured set of artistic and scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out architectural missions using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to the architectural engineering.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to understand the exploitation of experimental vibrations (signals analysis and signal processing) in frequency and time domains; to get a basic knowledge of modal analysis: theory and practice, structural analysis; to propose efficient solutions in order to limit the structural vibrations (vibrations absorber, isolation, balancing technique, structural updating). Various study cases will be presented: bridge dynamics, traffic-induced viobrations, earthquake engineering, blast-induced ground vibrations.

Content of UE

Dynamic analysis: Signal analysis and experimental procedures dedicated to structures (Dynamic signals and systems, Vibration signal processing, Modal analysis theory); Advanced vibration analysis of structures (Applications of modal analysis, Vibration isolation, Dynamic vibration absorbers and auxiliary mass dampers); Study cases.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The assessment is based on the workshop discussion (20% of the mark) and an oral examination (80% of the mark). During the oral examination (maximal duration: 4 hours), the students are allowed to consult (without writing) their notes during 10 minutes after having received the question. They then answer in a synthetic way on a sheet of paper from which they orally expose their answer.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The assessment is based on the workshop discussion (20% of the mark) and an oral examination (80% of the mark). During the oral examination (maximal duration: 4 hours), the students are allowed to consult (without writing) their notes during 10 minutes after having received the question. They then answer in a synthetic way on a sheet of paper from which they orally expose their answer. The mark for the workshop reports is automatically carried over, unless the student refuses it, in which case the oral examination is affected 100% of the mark.