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.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (optimisation, quality, sustainability, responsibility, etc.).
• 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.
• Conduct a critical and contextualised analysis of requests to establish the choice of a guiding concept (artistic, technical, societal, etc.).
• Model a project or solutions by selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations) and relevant techniques while taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the relevance of models and results in view of the current state of knowledge and construction and the characteristics of the problem.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understanding the fundamentals on the impacts of abandoned (for instance ancient mines and quarries) or current (i.e. tunnels) man-made underground openings on the surface infrastructures (buildings, roads, etc.). Summarise according the case studied the geological and geotechnical information available; have the ability of choosing the suitable techniques taking into account environmental constraints and societal acceptance. Design and operate the suitable monitoring system to control the possible disturbance on surface by ongoing underground workings; this will allow to have a good response with respect to complains by people inhabitating in the neighbourhood.

Content of UE

Mechanical behaviour of shallow soft grounds and highly fractured and weathered rock masses; influence of residual cavities on the stress redistribution in the ground and on the surface subsidence (deformation); effect of urban tunnels digging on the stability and deformability of surface; monitoring of displacements during workings and after completion of underground infrastructures (long term); risks of collapse and determination of threshhold criteria.

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of geology, mechanical behaviour of geomaterials (soils and rocks), mechanical modelling.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The exam consists in a general question which is to be prepared during one hour, a written response is required. The students will then be questionned oraly on topics linked to the general question: weight 60%. For the project a written report is to be supplied and presented oraly: weight 40%.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Idem Q2