Structural Design: Infrastructures and Complex Structur

larcb2261  2025-2026  Bruxelles Saint-Gilles

Structural Design: Infrastructures and Complex Structur
5.00 credits
40.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
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Teacher(s)
Sottiaux Luc;
Language
French
Main themes
This course aims to develop both theoretical and practical skills in the design of construction, infrastructure (buried structures), and complex structures. The course focuses on typologies of complex structures and emphasizes the development of comprehensive and coherent design strategies. These strategies consider spatial implications, the integration of technical systems, durability, and adaptability.
Particular attention is given to the use of professional communication tools and the critical evaluation of technical and scientific documentation.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Assess the behavior and properties of foundation soils,
  • Evaluate the specific challenges posed by key geotechnical elements to make coherent choices for buried structures, and define their design principles and execution conditions,
  • Analyze the spatial impact of large, complex structures,
  • Evaluate the technical and constructive principles required for large, complex structures and assess the associated execution methods and conditions,
  • Assess the sustainability of design and material choices,
  • Use specialized technical, scientific, and normative documents related to the topics covered,
  • Communicate effectively with stability engineers and construction professionals.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
  • LO1.4 Compose the material elements of a construction or development with artistry.
  • LO1.6 Integrate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales.
  • LO3.2 Understand and apply the construction and technical processes related to architecture.
  • LO3.3 Understand and integrate scientific and technical knowledge to realize an architectural project.
  • LO3.4 Understand and assess the environmental, social, and economic consequences of construction and technical choices.
  • LO4.4 Understand and assess the environmental, social, and economic consequences of architectural choices.
  • LO5.1 Act in full awareneness of one’s responsibilities.
  • LO5.2 Communicate attentively, inclusively, and effectively with the various stakeholders of the architectural project.
 
 
Teaching methods
Lecture-style course delivered in person in a lecture theatre, with PowerPoint presentations.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam during the session, without the use of notes or any documentation. This results in a single assessment in the form of a grade submitted to the deliberation jury.
The exam is conducted in French. The entire subject matter is covered in the exam; no chapter is exempt.
Other information
Transitional measures following the curriculum reform: For the academic year 2025-2026 and for that year only, students who were validly registered for the course LBARC2161 in the previous year and who did not obtain the corresponding credits will be examined on the material taught in 2024-2025. This provision will no longer apply from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards.
Bibliography
Syllabus (notes de cours rédigées par l’enseignant) fourni sous format PDF.
Liste de références bibliographiques détaillées fournie par l’enseignant en début de cours.

Références de base sur lesquelles s’appuie le syllabus :
• Verdeyen, J.; Roisin, V.; Nuyens, J. « Applications de la mécanique des sols » Tomes I et II Vander – Dunod 1971
• Costet, J.; Sanglerat G. « Cours pratique de mécanique des sols - Calcul des ouvrages » - Dunod (troisième édition) 1983
• Vulliet,L; Laloui L.; Zhao, J. « Traité de Génie civil de l'Ecole Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne - Tome 18 : Mécanique des sols et des roches ». Presses polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes 2016
• Bowles, J.E. “Foundation analysis and design” - McGraw-Hill, Inc. (third Edition) 1984
• FIP commission on Prefabrication “Planning and design handbook on precast building structures” - Fédération internationale de la précontrainte 1998
• De Troyer F.; Naert N., Lejeune M. « Construire en béton préfabriqué - Guide de conception » - FEBELCEM et FEBE 2002
• Bruggeling A.S.G. ; Huyghe G.F. “Prefabrication with concrete” - CRC Press 1991
• « Construire en acier » - Editions Le Moniteur 1993
• Bourrier P. et Brozzetti J. “Construction métallique et mixte acier-béton” 2 tomes Editions Eyrolles 1996
• Macdonald Angus J. « Structural design for architecture” Architectural Press 1998
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Architecture (Bruxelles)
ARCB2M
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