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).
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Assess the approach and achievements, regulate them in view of the observations and feedback received.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may consist of different levels and disciplines.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - artistically, scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework/reference model, formulate hypotheses and innovative solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new and emerging disciplines.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the student will have acquired notions enabling him/her to :
- Carry out tests and interpret the results in order to characterise the physical-mechanical behaviour of ancient materials.
- On the basis of data collected using low-destructive techniques, carry out numerical simulations in order to estimate the stability of structures and the resistance of ancient masonry and frameworks. Interpret the results in order to carry out conservation measures.
- Recognise a specific pathology in old building materials, identify its probable cause (factors of degradation) and propose specific conservation measures. 
- Analyse a particular problem of deformation or instability of an old masonry structure.
- Use non-destructive or slightly destructive analysis tools to quantitatively evaluate the state of deterioration of old bricks.
- Interpret the results in order to suggest curative solutions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Characterisation of the physical-mechanical behaviour of old materials.
- Evaluation of the stability of heritage building structures.
- Specific pathologies of materials in old buildings (bricks, wood, stones, metals, plasters and mortars).
- Case studies.

Prior Experience

Not applicable