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MSE-171: Materials

Summary

Une introduction à la science des matériaux appliquée aux matériaux de construction courants, en particulier le béton et les métaux. Description de leur fabrication, leurs comportements mécanique et thermique et leur utilisation en construction.

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Jean-Marie Drezet

1992-1996: PhD work at Laboratoire de Métallurgie Physique under the supervision of Prof. Michel Rappaz (cf : http://library.epfl.ch/theses/?display=detail&nr=1509) 1997-2000: EMPACT project (European Modelling Programme for Aluminium Casting Technologies) 2001-2004: VIRCAST project (European Virtual Casting) 2005-2006: Study of the sawing process of rolling sheet al. ingots (Alcan Fonds) 2005-2006: WelAIR project (Welding of Airframes, EADS) 2005-2008: study of the electron beam welding of Cu-Cr-Zr alloys (CEA, France) 2006-2008: study of the laser beam welding of Al-Li alloys (EADS, France) 2008-2011: co-supervision with Prof. A. Nussbaumer of the PhD work of C. Acevedo on the influence of residual stresses on the fatigue design of tubular welded joints, http://library.epfl.ch/theses/?nr=5056 2007-2010: co-supervision with Prof. J.-F. Molinari of the PhD work of K. Shahim on the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (S. Momjian, HU-Genève et R. Sinkus, ESPCI-Paris), http://library.epfl.ch/theses/?nr=5191 2008-2012: co-supervision with Prof. M. Rappaz of the PhD work of M. Sistaninia on the simulation of solidification cracking using granular models (CCMX-MERU project) 2010-2014: supervision with Prof. M. Rappaz of the PhD work of N. Chobaut on the modelling of stresses during quenching of thick heat treatable aluminium parts (CCMX-MERU project) 2011-2015: supervision with Prof. H. Van Swygenhoven-Moens of the PhD work of P. Schloth on precipitation during quenching of thick heat treatable aluminium parts (CCMX-MERU project)

Emmanuelle Anne Boehm Courjault

Lionel Sofia

Julie Nathalie S Gheysen

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http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-171

Summary

Lectures

Instructors (4)

Jean-Marie Drezet

Emmanuelle Anne Boehm Courjault

Lionel Sofia

Julie Nathalie S Gheysen

Official source

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-171

Lectures in this course (50)

Adjuvants and New Concretes

Explores the use of adjuvants in concrete and the development of new concrete technologies.

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Concrete: Components and Mixing

Covers the essential concepts of concrete mixing and the impact of aggregates on fluidity and mechanical properties.

Beton Concept: Water Role in Concrete

Explores the role of water in concrete, covering fluidity, hydration, and resistance.

Concrete Workability and Testing

Covers the workability and testing of concrete, including control tests and factors affecting durability.

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