5 ECTS credits
125 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1023552ANR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.
For all information on this course, go to the valid course sheet at the ULB website: CNST-H312
This course is devoted to the introduction of geology and geological engineering. It provides pieces of knowledge for the solving of geotechnical engineering problems. It contributes also to the improvement of softskills, as the solving of multidisciplinary problems or the development of an adequate scientific and technical communication.
For all information on this course, go to the valid course sheet at the ULB website: CNST-H312
Copies of the slides provided on Canvas/UV
A field visit day should be organized according to the possibilities.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- describe the basic geological processes
- identify the main minerals and rocks encountered on Earth surface
- describe the basic principles of geophysical methods and their contributions in geotechnical engineering
- explain how the geological conditions, the heterogeneity and the behaviour of geological materials influence some civil engineering applications
- propose the geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological and geophysical tests to perform to identify the geotechnical hazards associated with a civil engineering project
- analyse geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological and geophysical data to identify the geotechnical properties associated with a civil engineering project
For all information on this course, go to the valid course sheet at the ULB website: CNST-H312
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others.
The Master of Science in Engineering has an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can design (conceptually and quantitatively) geotechnical structures by applying the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Construction and Geomaterials can integrate the behaviour of geomaterial as a construction or a geological material in complex civil engineering problems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
For the final evaluation go to the valid course sheet at the ULB website: CNST-H312
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject bouwkunde na vooropleiding industriële wetenschappen (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)