CIVIL-512: Reinforced concrete structures - advanced topicsThis course will focus on advanced behavioural modelling of reinforced concrete through analytical and numerical methods. It will build on previous studies to further the student's understanding of the mechanics of reinforced concrete at the material, elem ...
MSE-425: Soft matterThe first part of the course is devoted to the self-assembly of molecules. In the second part we discuss basic physical chemical principles of polymers in solutions, at interfaces, and in bulk. Finally, we look at colloids and emulsions. ...
MSE-326: Ceramic and colloidal processingThe course covers the production of ceramics and colloids from the basic scientific concepts and theories needed to understand the forming processes to the mechanisms and methods of sintering (firing) ceramics. Including the scientific principles behind th ...
ENV-525: Physics and hydrology of snowThis course covers principles of snow physics, snow hydrology, snow-atmosphere interaction, and snow modeling. It transmits detailed understanding of physical processes within the snow and at its interfaces with the atmosphere and the ground, and presents ...
MSE-101(a): Matériaux: de la chimie aux propriétésCe cours permet l'acquisition des notions essentielles relatives à la structure de la matière, aux équilibres et à la réactivité chimique en liaison avec les propriétés mécaniques, thermiques, électriques et magnétiques des matériaux. ...
MSE-234: Comportement mécanique des matériauxCe cours est une introduction au comportement mécanique, à l'élaboration, à la structure et au cycle de vie des grandes classes de matériaux de structure (métaux, polymères, céramiques et composites) ...
MSE-431: Physical chemistry of polymeric materialsThe student has a basic understanding of the physical and physicochemical principles which result from the chainlike structure of synthetic macromolecules. The student can predict major characteristics of a polymer from its chemical structure and molecular ...
CIVIL-708: UHPFRC for structures - Fundamentals & PropertiesThis course aims at giving students the fundamental knowledge necessary to design, model, and apply Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concretes (UHPFRC) in structures, in a sustainable way. It provides an extended and comprehensive insight into engin ...
CIVIL-510: Quantitative imaging for engineersFirst 2 courses are Tuesday 16-19h!This course will arm students with knowledge of different imaging techniques for practical measurements in many different fields of civil engineering. Modalities will range from satellite and drone imaging all the way dow ...
CIVIL-704: Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue of StructuresDetermination of stress intensity factors and application of fracture mechanics to structures made of different materials.Ability to apply fracture mechanics to predict brittle fracture+ compute fatigue life of structural elements.Understanding of the infl ...
CIVIL-527: Selected topics in mechanics of solids and structuresThe class covers the fundamentals of wave dynamics and fracture mechanics. The aim is to deepen their knowledge in advanced topics in mechanics of solids and structures and discuss current research topics. Case studies on catastrophic failure will be prese ...
ME-623: Advances in Contact MechanicsThis reading class will meet every Friday afternoon to discuss the book of Christopher Scholz (one chapter every two weeks). Class discussions will emphasize a mechanistic understanding of geophysical phenomena, with in depth discussions of fracture mechan ...
CIVIL-710: Fatigue and fracture of structuresAll the necessary bases for the determination of stress intensity factors and application of fracture mechanics to structures. Use of fracture mechanics for fatigue and fatigue life curves to design safely structural elements against fatigue. Application t ...
ME-628: High Strain Rate Mechanics of MaterialsThis course offers fundamentals concepts of material behavior under dynamic loads such as impact and shock. lt will cover experimental methods and analytical modeling approaches to describe the dynamic deformation behavior of metals, ceramics and polymeric ...
