4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016426FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
This course emphasizes on innovations in construction industry. This includes the innovation in construction materials, the innovative use of these materials in civil engineering applications, and digital technology in construction (e.g. Building Information Modelling - BIM).
The course consists of multiple case studies, which are innovative construction elements used in practice. Study of each case is built up as follows: starting from the application, the material technology and innovation process which were required to develop the application is investigated.
To illustrate the impact of digitalisation on construction, BIM experts perform guest lectures on how BIM is changing their way of working (point of view of contractor vs. design office vs. research institutes).
If opportune, there will be a company visit to have a view on the innovation process in the construction/building industry.
1. Learn to distinguish innovation from invention, with specific emphasis on construction materials. 2. Learn to "Think Differently," when connecting the materials behavior/ properties to opportunities in and technology in construction. 3. Learn the tools and the skills necessary to critically review the technology readiness of new and innovative building materials for a real world application. 4. Learn the tools and the skills necessary to develop technology developments vectors needed to bring new building materials and technology to a level where risk and risk management allows insertion into a real world building project.
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 reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
The Master of Science in Engineering can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
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 consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects.
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), model, realize and manage concrete, steel and composite structures in the context of buildings and civil engineering infrastructures.
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:
none
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)