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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

BSc CONSTRUCTION – 2016-2017

Course offerings Fall semester .................................................... 3

JPWD35 – Basic Builders’ practice 1 4

JPWD33 – Works preparation for construction 2 6

JPWD30 – Construction management: Price estimation and scheduling project 8

JPWD30 – Construction management: software application 9

JPWD94 – Renovation project 10

JPWD91 – Dutch 11

JPWD91: Bachelor final project – job site related 12

JPWD92 and JPWDA4: Bachelor final project – Research position 13

Course offerings Spring Semester ............................................. 15

JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1 16

JPWD36: Basic scientific and surveying skill development 18

JPWD34: Applied soil mechanics 20

JPWD27: Civil Engineering 3 22

PWD31: Applied architecture 3 24

JPWD40: Project planning, scheduling and price estimation techniques 25

JPW252: Communication skills: Dutch 27

JPWDA1: Construction related communication skills: English 28

JPWD91: Bachelor final project – job site related 29

JPWD92 and JPWDA4: Bachelor final project – Research position 30

Short term Group Exchange projects ........................................ 32

JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1 32

From here to there ................................................................... 33

Course offerings Fall semester

JPWD35 – Basic Builders’ practice 1

Lecturer Mr.Johan de Pauw, Mr.Danny De Vuyst, Mr.David Peters,

Status Active in fall semester

Contact hours 45hr

ECTS credits 3

Prerequisites

Language of instruction Dutch/French/English

Course outline

This course is hands on. It will allow you to gain some relevant experience in the builders’ trade. You will gain basic knowledge of:

Masonry

Setting out of buildings following non digital methodologies

Setting out earth work (culvert and embankments)

Formwork for foundation slabs and columns.

Course outcome

You will learn how to transfer datum to your work spot, calculate wall gauge, Yes, you will lay down a brick and level some formwork, but the main aim in this course is to gain insight in how the architects measurements are met by the skilled workers. We believe this is Imperative knowledge to make your architectural drawings practical The aim is not to make professional timber(wo)men. Building a self-designed structure will evoke sensibility into creating a more feasible design. The ned for details that are usually omitted by architects and engineers will emerge during execution of the works. It will allow you to get acquainted with the materials you will be using, ordering, managing or drawing in your future professional career. You will gain respect for those whose trade this is and on who you will depend upon throughout your career. In this course you will find out yourself many important details of concrete works of buildings and other structures. Mostly by trial and error.

Learning paths and methods

Group work with a final individual exercise. All other assignments are done

in pairs. One exercise takes one whole day.

Builders’ safety equipment is required (hard hat, shoes etc). Can be sourced

locally.

Generic competences

Creative abilities Discipline (Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Perseverance, speed and concentration Problem solving skills

Self-reliance Social abilities & Social responsibility Stress resistance Team spirit

Recommended literature

Official course notes are in Dutch. Translation in English is available, at least in condensed format (detailed slide presentations)

Conditions of evaluation

The relevance of the grade in the overall total, increases for each exercise. It

reachtes a maximum for the final and only individual exercise. You will

receive feedback after each class.

JPWD33 – Works preparation for construction 2

Lecturer Mr.Johan de Pauw; Mr.Paul Kenis; Mr.David Peters,


Contact hours 53hr

ECTS credits 4

Prerequisites


Course outline

Two parts: Project for works preparation: Deals with the construction of an multi story building. Although we focus on the rough works, mainly basemen, beams and columns and cover of the basement. Plans will be made about

- Formwork for in situ cast basement walls

- Variation of order: precast double walls

- Formwork; props and false work for beams and columns,

- Variation of order: precast columns and beams

- Cover of the basement using pre-slabs

Details focused on - Waterproofing between phased concrete pours (vertical and

horizontal)

- Connections of pre slabs in bearing direction

- Double wall shell sizes, hoisting aids, strut aids,....

- Precast beams: rebar continuity between beams, hoisting aids,

falsework/propping, formwork around nodes

- Precast columns: length for precast, grouting pipes, demolding aids,

hoisting aids,...

Fortnightly site visits

.

Course outcome

The student will learn the real details that make up a concrete drawing ready for construction or order. Details that are mostly not found in textbooks, but are frequently applied by people in the trade. The exercise simulates real situation, using existing projects in the vicinity of the campus. The devil is in the detail. The site visits, encourage the students to witness the latter details. If you know what to look for during these visits, they will be more than interesting.


The student will learn the real details that make up a concrete drawing ready for construction or order. Details that are mostly not found in textbooks, but are frequently applied by people in the trade. The exercise simulates real situation, using existing projects in the vicinity of the campus. The devil is in the detail.

The site visits, encourage the students to witness the latter details. If you know what to look for during these visits, they will be more than interesting.

Generic competences

Oral and written communication skills Creative abilities Discipline (Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Listening abilities Organization skills Problem solving skills Self-reliance Stress resistance Team spirit


Course notes provided as presentations or workshops.


Three distinctly different assignments, with increasing difficulty. Assessed with

intervals of 2 weeks.

Fortnightly site visits: reports are written up and evaluated. One 1-day report pro

student (of a group)

JPWD30 – Construction management: Price estimation and scheduling project

Lecturer -Price estimation & scheduling -Step by step construction drawing Mrs Lien Verberckmoes; Mr.David Peters,


Contact hours 84

ECTS credits 5 (3+2)

Prerequisites


Course outline

Consists of two parts: Construction management: Price estimation and scheduling. Tender documents (civil engineering or building) are used to fill out the BOQ for said tender. Unit prices for a selected number of positions in the BOQ will be estimated/calculated. Simulation a contractor participating in a public tender bid. Topics: labor, machine depreciation, material cost, conversion factors, production efficiency, Company overhead, workshop overhead, site installation expenses, are all more or less covered. Step by step construction drawing: All different phases in the construction process are drawn. This is an aid in the scheduling assignment. Visualizing possible collisions in the envisaged process. First stage, pricing is done manually. In a later stage, dedicated software can be introduced. Scheduling is done through MS Project. All resources from pricing are entered in MSP. Hence, the resultant budget in MSP should correspond to the budget in the estimation software Time permitting, cost tracking in MSP will be addressed as well.

Course outcome

Student will be able to determine unit prices for most common positions in the BOQ. He will be able to adapt to different situations, where relative quantities and or production efficiency are different. He will be able to use short cuts in determining UP.


Project work, in groups of +/-7. Assessment during the year. Price estimation will be

assessed at the black board.

Generic competences


Limited course notes available. Notes will have to be taken during workshops,

Conditions of evaluation Assessment at the black board (estimation), take home exam (MSP), drawings to be hand in (step by step)

JPWD30 – Construction management: software application

Lecturer Mr.David Peters, Mss Lien Verberckmoes.


Contact hours

ECTS credits 4

Prerequisites


Course outline

Assesment course of JPWD 30. Should be both on learning agreement.

Course outcome


Generic competences



JPWD94 – Renovation project

Lecturer Mr. PETER DENIE,


Contact hours 14

ECTS credits 5

Prerequisites


Course outline

Specific subjects:

- Monument care

- Assuring integrity of buildings

- Demolition works

- Renovating concrete, masonry

- Approaching Nzeb regulation in renovation projects

Course outcome

Gain experience in different renovation techniques applied in the rough works of a building. Gain sufficient knowledge to assess possible (integrity, comfort) problems that can arise during renovation works. Being able to quantify damage to buildings, diagnose and propose remediation technique. Show initiative to investigate innovative techniques


A group of students propose a renovation project. Some techniques are applied thereto. Guidance through online MSoffice360 Evernote or equivalent. Platform managed by teacher. Said subjects are addressed briefly. Furthermore, the student is pointed to (inter)national references on the subject. Case studies are addressed.

Generic competences

- Creative abilities

- (Sense of) initiative

- (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge

- Intellectual abilities and reasoning power

- Organization skills

- Perseverance

- Problem solving skills

- Self-reliance

- Team spirit


Student’s own project. Online literature (online platform or elsewhere)

Conditions of evaluation Oral and written exam. Conditions to be determined. Will be posted online.

JPWD91 – Dutch

Lecturer

Status Active in spring and fall semester

Contact hours

ECTS credits 15

Prerequisites

Language of instruction Dutch/English

Course outline

.

Course outcome


Generic competences



JPWD91: Bachelor final project – job site related

Lecturer Tutor to be appointed


Contact hours Upon request

ECTS credits 15

Prerequisites At least 150 credits in a similar Bachelor programme should be achieved.

Language of instruction Dutch/English (final project drawn up in English)

Course Outline

The student is appointed to a (moderate to large) building site in the vicinity of the school. The construction will be his case of study. Subjects to be studied and clarified by drawings:

Site installation plan

General cross section (in addition to existing architectural cross

sections)

At least 5 relevant construction details.

Detailed technical study of different parts of the building

Comparative study between materials or construction techniques

used

Textbook clarifying in pictures and words the materials and techniques used The extent of the above will be decided upon in collaboration with your tutor.


Frequent site visits. Multiple intermediate interviews with your tutor. Due to the language barrier, you will not be given any specific task on the building site. Obviously you are free to observe and ask questions. Insurance is covered by our internship contract, dully signed by all parties involved.

Generic competences

Oral and written communication skills

Creative abilities

Discipline

(Sense of) initiative

(Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge

Intellectual abilities and reasoning power

Organization skills

Perseverance, speed and concentration

Self-reliance

Stress resistance


Conditions of evaluation Final presentation in front of a jury of trade professionals.

JPWD92 and JPWDA4: Bachelor final project – Research position

Lecturer Concrete Science: Bart Craeye; Public project: Filip van Langenhove, Stijn Vandermeersch



ECTS credits 9+6=15

Prerequisites At least 150 credits in a similar Bachelor program should be achieved.

Language of instruction Dutch/English (final paper drawn up in English)

Course Outline

Concrete Science - Repair of structural concrete: quality-inspection according to NBN

EN1504. Different parameters effect the bonding between repair

mortar and original concrete layers after repair of a damaged

concrete structure. The quality of the repair is controlled and

inspected e.g. by means of adhesive bonding tests and roughness

check. In this project, an extensive experimental program is executed

(using different curing regimes, repair mortars, concrete roughness

and cleanliness,…, in combination with field work.

- Repair of structural concrete: development of a cost calculation tool.

By means of a survey investigation on the way different contractors

apply their price for different concrete repair projects, cost

calculation parameters are identified and summarized (possibility to

compare with other countries is possible task). A calculation tool is

developed to establish a correct and reliable price.

Public Projects: - Check-up of existing houses. In this research project, working title

‘Reh-app’ – Rehabilitation Application, an application is being

developed to determine the condition of existing houses regarding

building physics, stability and techniques. The goal is to attach an

overall score to each house in a way different houses can be

compared. In this project different cases will be examined in order to

validate the tool.

- 3D building nodes. An online tool has been developed to illustrate the

methodology (step by step) to finish building nodes upto Nzeb

standards. Meaning, air tight and low energy loss nodes. The

visualization only supports the Dutch language and Belgian

interpretation of European legislation thereof. We are looking to

expand this tool to multiple European regions, with their respective

interpretation of the legislation. Mainly imposed by climatological

reasons. http://www.bouwknopenuitvoeren.be/bouwknopen/

Learning paths and

http://www.bouwknopenuitvoeren.be/bouwknopen/

methods

Generic competences

- Oral and written communication skills


- Discipline





- Perseverance, speed and concentration

- Self-reliance

- Stress resistance

- Team player

- Social skills.


Learning outcome

- The student is able to gather, arrange and process scientific information on an individual and purposeful basis.

- The student is able to analyze a relevant building problem on the basis of his/her actual-scientific knowledge and technological knowhow. (ME1)

- The student is able to plan and execute an investigation creatively on an individual and punctual basis while selecting the appropriate methods learned through multidisciplinary experience and competences.

- The student is able to generate and interpret meaningful and reliable result with a critical and investigative attitude. The student is also able to justify his/her choices both in written and orally.

- The student is able to write a report efficiently in which the necessary attention has been given to aspects such as a literary investigation, experiments/designs/simulations, and the critical analysis of the results and conclusion.

- The student is able to communicate appropriately about the own investigation, the foundlings, and solutions to the problems and is also able to present these in a scientifically grounded way, argument on them both to laymen as to course colleagues.


Course offerings Spring Semester

JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1

Lecturer Mr.David Peters, Mr.Johan de Pauw, Mr.Danny De Vuyst

Status Active in spring semester

Contact hours

ECTS credits 5

Prerequisites

Language of instruction English/French/Dutch

Course outline

Consists of two builder’s practice projects (hands on): Project 1: elevated floor slabs using modular floor system Provided contractor and supplier drawings, students need to build an elevated floor slab, balcony, support beams and columns. Due to its high level of modularity and weight savings, the floor slab system (brick ceilings and beams) used in this practice course is often used in renovation projects throughout in Belgium. The project takes into account Nzeb regulations. i.e., for a low energy

loss of the balcony three different systems are applied, all complying to

regulations in different ways All construction materials (struts, falsework, formwork etc are provided by our care. Project 2: Saddle roof Provided total rise, width and roof angle along with Nzeb requirements students need to build a saddle roof from scratch. Up and to the roof tiles and

gutter. Nzeb regs will require the use of specific vapor barriers (d), insulation (Rd), damp proof layer, …

Course outcome

The aim is not to make professional timber(wo)men. Building a self-designed structure will evoke sensibility in the design. Details that are usually omitted by architects and engineers will be emerge during execution of the works. It will allow you to get acquainted with the materials you will be using, ordering, managing or drawing in your future professional career. You will gain respect for those whose trade this is and on who you will depend upon throughout your career. In this course you will find out yourself many important details of concrete works of buildings and other structures. Mostly by trial and error. You will gain better insight in managing materials to order, basic price estimation and scheduling of the works.


Group work. Preferably, a group consists of 5 students. Basic structural engineering drawings are provided for. The group prepares the necessary detailed drawings and schedule fit for release for construction. These preparatory documents are handed in beforehand. This leaves ample space for feedback and correction of the envisaged construction process. One or two Feedback sessions (1/2 day) are scheduled, followed by execution of the works (1,5 days) After construction, feedback is given on site.

Generic competences

Oral and written communication skills Creative abilities Discipline (Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Leadership qualities Listening abilities Organization skills Perseverance, speed and concentration Problem solving skills Self-reliance Social abilities & Social responsibility Stress resistance Team spirit


Official course notes are in Dutch. Translation in English is available, at least in condensed format (slide presentations)

Conditions of evaluation Group assigment Grades are assigned to all preparatory documents and to the execution of the works.

JPWD36: Basic scientific and surveying skill development

Lecturer Laboratory skills: Mr.Bart Craye, Mrs.Annemieke Goossens, Mr.Danny De Vuyst, Mr.Jan Dierick, Surveying skills: Mr.Nathan Meyskens, Mr. Paul Kenis


Contact hours

ECTS credits 4 (2 +2)

Prerequisites


Course Outline

Consists of two parts: Part 1: Basic Surveying skills (JLWD36)

Basic setting out of works such as: measuring distances, plumbing

straight lines (horizontal and vertical plane).

Understanding the operation of surveying equipment. One begins

with the correct erection of leveling instruments, theodolites and

total stations. Adjustments, fine tuning and final error check.

Simple measurement of difference in height (leveling instrument)

Line levelling (levelling instrument) Opmeten van zijslagen.

Tacheometric surveying using theodolite or total station

Measuring grades, setting out angles and distance measurement

using total station

Part 2: Basic laboratory skills (JLWD08) Basic construction materials are put to the test.

Claybricks (compressive strength)

Concrete (slump, ball penetration, hardness, compressive strength)

Sand (analysis of granulometry)

Steel girder (test on deformation of steel girder)

Bitumen (penetration and softening)


Group assignment. Preferably, a group consists of 3 students. Lab skills: preparations are handed in beforehand. Measurements after lab time, report next class. Before the start of lab class, a pop quiz gauges your knowledge of the test procedure. Basic surveying:

Generic competences

Oral and written communication skills Discipline (Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Organization skills

Perseverance, speed and concentration Social abilities & Social responsibility Team spirit


Official course notes are in Dutch. Translation in English are available. In full or in condensed format (slide presentations)


Lab skills Group assignment with double grade for your own lab report. Grades are assigned to all preparatory documents (lab) and to the final reports. Students in a group prepare a schedule for preparing lab reports. Basic Surveying skills Surveying readouts are handed in after each assignment Report handed in next class After each assignment: brief pop quiz dealing with said assignment End of semester: practical test tackling setting up and using surveying equipment

JPWD34: Applied soil mechanics

Lecturer -Advanced Laboratory skills: Mr.Bart Craye, Mr.David Peters, Mrs.Katleen Maes, Mr.Jan Dierick -Applied soil mechanics: Mrs.Katleen Maes

Status Active in spring semester Applied soil mechanics not offered in English.

Contact hours


Prerequisites Basic laboratory skills, Basic soil mechanics.

Language of instruction Advanced Laboratory skills: English/French/Dutch Applied soil mechanics: Dutch. Small workshops in English upon request (if required for any assignment) Applied soil mechanics is no compulsory course.

Course Outline

Consists of two parts: Part 1: Advanced laboratory skills These laboratory tests focus on characterizing soil according to USCS (Unified Soil Classification System). Whether one designs a road, retaining wall, slab or stem wall foundation or determining the type of geotextile for drainage works, good knowledge of soil characteristics is a big necessity. At least a site manager should know what the results of said test implicate for his work. Not only in design phase, but also in the tendering phase the estimator has to take into account prevailing soil conditions for site installations, temporary roads or even large delays due to poorly draining soil.

Proctor test (optimum water content for max compaction)

CBR test (Californian bearing ratio)

Determining plasticity (Attenberg limits)

Cone penetration test (CPT)

Pycknometer test (determining specific gravity)

Part 2: Applied soil mechanics

Common soil properties in Benelux region

Interpreting CPT’s

Excavation and cut and cover methods.

Watertable drawdown methods (vacuum, deepwell, ,…)

Retaining wall techniques

Foundation installation techniques (as function of soil properties)

Foundations applied in case of low bearing soils

Special geotechnical practices.


Advanced Lab skills: Group assignment. Preferably, a group consists of 4 students preparations are handed in beforehand. Measurements after lab time, report next class. Applied soil mechanics: Regular classes

Generic competences Oral and written communication skills Discipline

(Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Organization and task scheduling skills Perseverance, speed and concentration Social abilities & Social responsibility Team spirit


Official course notes are in Dutch. Translation in English are available. In full or in condensed format (slide presentations) Ideal to combine with Civil engineering skills lab JPWD27


Advanced Lab skills Group assignment with double grade for your own lab report. Grades are assigned to all preparatory documents (lab) and to the final reports. Students in a group prepare a schedule for preparing lab reports. Applied soil mechanics

JPWD27: Civil Engineering 3

Lecturer

1. Applied Civil Engineering project 1: Mr.David Peters, Mr. Paul Kenis,

Mr.Nathan Meyskens

2. Road alignment: Mr.David Peters

Status Active in spring semester Road alignment offered in small workshops if required

Contact hours


Prerequisites

Civil engineering project 1: drainage works, culverts, road alignment, road design,

basic surveying knowledge (levelling and Tacheometric surveying with theodolites). For the laymen: Short workshops are provided for the latter

Language of instruction Applied Civil Engineering project 1: English/French/Dutch Road alignment: Dutch. Upon request quick English workshops available.

Course Outline

Two parts:

1. Applied Civil Engineering project 1:

i.e. design road- and access way to waste water treatment plant, Combined sewer overflow, drainage works around WWTP i.e. Rainwater runoff culvert, design manhole built by shaft sinking.

- Surveying of existing terrain topography (ground of campus)

- Drawing existing situation

- Design road alignment and pavement design

- Draw cut and fill cross sections

- Design drainage system, manholes,

- Design in situ cast manhole with overflow weir

- Design Rainwater/WWTP effluent culvert

- Setting out/pegging of the works using total stations, theodolites ect

(horizontal alignments, vertical alignments)

2. Road alignment

- Horizontal road alignment

- Characteristics of horizontal bends

- Transition to superelevation

- Setting out of horizontal bends in different situations

- Vertical alignment (parabolic)

- Setting out vertical alignment

- cut and fill cross sections

- Clothoids


1. Applied civil engineering project 1

Group assignment. Preferably, a group consists of 4 students. Work in teams of two.

2. Road alignment

Theoretical classes (dutch). Can be offered in quick workshops in English if required. See above

Generic competences

- Oral and written communication skills - Creative abilities - Discipline - (Sense of) initiative - (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge - Intellectual abilities and reasoning power - Listening abilities - Organization skills - Perseverance, speed and concentration - Problem solving skills - Self-reliance - Social abilities & Social responsibility - Team spirit



Assignment in English

2. Road alignment

Official course notes are in Dutch. Workshops in English if required. Student’s proper notes



4 Assessment activities pro team. Drawings presented in class; surveying of existing topography and setting out of the works are observed and marked in the field.

2. Road alignment

Evaluated in civil engineering project.

PWD31: Applied architecture 3

Lecturer Mrs.Eva Haerens, Mr.Peter Denie


Contact hours 26hrs

ECTS credits 5

Prerequisites

Language of instruction Dutch/English/French

Course Outline

An existing architectural design is further detailed by the student. Main attention to following assignments:

- Scrutinizing architectural details until fit for construction release.

- Include temporary construction aids such as falsework, scaffolding,

safety fencing, props, formwork, etc

- Modify until compliance to Nzeb regulations

- Step by step breakdown (in drawings) of construction methodology

- Comparative study between two variations of materials or methods used

in construction.


Group assignment. One group of students (5) works on the same project. Each are given the same assignments, but about parts of the design. So the assignments are in principle alike, the solution will depend on the location in the design they have to be applied to. Students are encouraged to help one another.

Learning Outcome

The student is able to understand an interpret technical specifications imposed by the commissioner. He can make an unambiguous choice in material and construction methodology. Can prepare clear drawings to illustrate. He can research, read and use professional information, assess them critically and judge it’s use in determining the methodology of the works.

Generic competences

- Oral and written communication skills - Creative abilities - Discipline - ((Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge - reasoning power - Perseverance and concentration - Problem solving skills - Self-reliance - Social abilities & Social responsibility - Team spirit


Course notes will be provided. Tender documents (building) will be distributed. These documents serve as a basis for the project.


It is a group effort with individual assessment during a group session. During the semester, several sessions take place. On every occasion, each group has to present one drawing of each of the requested drawings (see Course outline). It does not matter who’s it is. By the last assessment, every student will have finished all assignments.

JPWD40: Project planning, scheduling and price estimation techniques

Lecturer Mrs.Lien Verberckmies, Mr.David Peters, Mr.Jos Van de Wielle


Contact hours As required

ECTS credits 4

Prerequisites Can be combined with PWD31: Building project 3; JPWD27: civil engineering 3

Language of instruction Dutch/English/French

Course Outline

1. Price estimation

Depending on choice of PWD31 or JPWD27, price estimation focuses on civil engineering or construction of utility buildings/houses/... Price estimation is taught for tendering practice. From a contractor’s point of view. Meaning, working with labour (manhours), production efficiencies, machine depreciation cost, material cost,.... Not estimation of unit prices all incl (architect’s way) In case of Civil engineering basics:

- Large earth works

- Road works (base, subbase, concrete elements such as gutters, manholes,

sewage drainage pipes,...)

- Concrete (slabs, walls, cover,....)

Building (rough in) basics - Masonry, insulation, facade cladding

- Preslabs and in situ cast slabs

- In situ cast beams and columns;

- ...

2. Scheduling

Price estimation yields a manhourly budget. Which in turn, if combined with a number of team members, yields a certain duration of an activity. We combine the budgetary outcome of the price estimation to a schedule. If time permitting, examples of tracking the continuity of the works is added to the mix. Tracking allows for adjusting the schedule as per observed production efficiency.


Instructions through workshops. Assignments can be individual or group based. This depends on the size of the project and number of participating students.

Generic competences

- Creative abilities - Discipline - (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge - Intellectual abilities and reasoning power - Perseverance and concentration - Problem solving skills

- Self-reliance - Stress resistance


Course notes will be provided. Tender documents (building) will be distributed. These documents serve as a basis for the project. In addition to the student’s notes. Price estimation will be done manually. This is the only way to get it right the first time. Currently we’re looking into good English software, that meets our standards. Scheduling is through MS project. Upon registration at Odisee, you will be granted access to our ICT platform that will enable you to download all MS software for free.

Conditions of evaluation Take home exercises. Presented at the black board. Handed in.

JPW252: Communication skills: Dutch

Lecturer !!! Course in our facilities in the city of Ghent. Status Active in spring semester Contact hours - ECTS credits 3

Prerequisites -

Language of instruction Dutch Course Outline


Active participation in stage acts is required to lift the students capabilities to the next level.

Generic competences Recommended literature

Course notes are provided for by our care.

Conditions of evaluation Written and oral exams

JPWDA1: Construction related communication skills: English

Lecturer Mr. Marc Creytens


Contact hours 18

ECTS credits 3

Prerequisites -

Language of instruction English Course Outline


Active participation in stage acts is required to lift the students capabilities to the next level.

Generic competences Recommended literature

Course notes are provided for by our care.

Conditions of evaluation Written exam

JPWD91: Bachelor final project – job site related

Lecturer Tutor to be appointed



ECTS credits 15


Language of instruction Dutch/English (final project drawn up in English)

Course Outline

The student is appointed to a (moderate to large) building site in the vicinity of the school. The construction will be his case of study. Subjects to be studied and clarified by drawings:

- Site installation plan

- General cross section (in addition to existing architectural cross

sections)

- At least 5 relevant construction details.

- Detailed technical study of different parts of the building

- Comparative study between materials or construction techniques

used

- Textbook clarifying in pictures and words the materials and

techniques used

The extent of the above will be decided upon in collaboration with your tutor.


Due to the language barrier, you will not be given any specific task on the building site. Obviously you are free to observe and ask questions. Insurance is covered by our internship contract, dully signed by all parties involved.

Generic competences



- Discipline






- Self-reliance

- Stress resistance



JPWD92 and JPWDA4: Bachelor final project – Research position

Lecturer Concrete Science: Bart Craeye; Public project: Filip van Langenhove, Stijn Vandermeersch



ECTS credits 9+6=15


Language of instruction Dutch/English (final paper drawn up in English)

Course Outline

Concrete Science - Repair of structural concrete: quality-inspection according to NBN

EN1504. Different parameters effect the bonding between repair

mortar and original concrete layers after repair of a damaged

concrete structure. The quality of the repair is controlled and

inspected e.g. by means of adhesive bonding tests and roughness

check. In this project, an extensive experimental program is executed

(using different curing regimes, repair mortars, concrete roughness

and cleanliness,…, in combination with field work.

- Repair of structural concrete: development of a cost calculation tool.

By means of a survey investigation on the way different contractors

apply their price for different concrete repair projects, cost

calculation parameters are identified and summarized (possibility to

compare with other countries is possible task). A calculation tool is

developed to establish a correct and reliable price.

Public Projects: - Check-up of existing houses. In this research project, working title

‘Reh-app’ – Rehabilitation Application, an application is being

developed to determine the condition of existing houses regarding

building physics, stability and techniques. The goal is to attach an

overall score to each house in a way different houses can be

compared. In this project different cases will be examined in order to

validate the tool.

- 3D building nodes. An online tool has been developed to illustrate the

methodology (step by step) to finish building nodes upto Nzeb

standards. Meaning, air tight and low energy loss nodes. The

visualization only supports the Dutch language and Belgian

interpretation of European legislation thereof. We are looking to

expand this tool to multiple European regions, with their respective

interpretation of the legislation. Mainly imposed by climatological

reasons. http://www.bouwknopenuitvoeren.be/bouwknopen/

Learning paths and

http://www.bouwknopenuitvoeren.be/bouwknopen/

methods

Generic competences



- Discipline






- Self-reliance

- Stress resistance

- Team player

- Social skills.


Learning outcome

- The student is able to gather, arrange and process scientific information on an individual and purposeful basis.

- The student is able to analyze a relevant building problem on the basis of his/her actual-scientific knowledge and technological knowhow. (ME1)

- The student is able to plan and execute an investigation creatively on an individual and punctual basis while selecting the appropriate methods learned through multidisciplinary experience and competences.

- The student is able to generate and interpret meaningful and reliable result with a critical and investigative attitude. The student is also able to justify his/her choices both in written and orally.

- The student is able to write a report efficiently in which the necessary attention has been given to aspects such as a literary investigation, experiments/designs/simulations, and the critical analysis of the results and conclusion.

- The student is able to communicate appropriately about the own investigation, the foundlings, and solutions to the problems and is also able to present these in a scientifically grounded way, argument on them both to laymen as to course colleagues.


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Short term Group Exchange projects

Following courses are offered in short term exchange periods of a week. They are hands on and therefore

will dramatically increase your knowledge on construction techniques. Design a saddle roof, draw the false

work for floor slabs, decide on thermal bridge insulations, damp proof layers to use.... . You will learn the

tactile way, of which it is proven, to be the most efficient way never to forget.

JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1

Lecturer Mr.David Peters, Mr.Johan de Pauw, Mr.Danny De Vuyst

Status Active in spring semester, June

Contact hours

ECTS credits 5

Prerequisites


Course outline

Consists of two builder’s practice projects (hands on): Project 1: elevated floor slabs using modular floor system Provided contractor and supplier drawings, students need to build an elevated floor slab, balcony, support beams and columns. Due to its high level of modularity and weight savings, the floor slab system (brick ceilings and beams) used in this practice course is often used in renovation projects throughout in Belgium. The project takes into account Nzeb regulations. i.e., for a low energy

loss of the balcony three different systems are applied, all complying to regulations in different ways

All construction materials (struts, falsework, formwork etc are provided by our care. Project 2: Saddle roof Provided total rise, width and roof angle along with Nzeb requirements students need to build a saddle roof from scratch. Up and to the roof tiles and

gutter. Nzeb regs will require the use of specific vapor barriers (d), insulation (Rd), damp proof layer, … . Three different types of roofs will be built, amongst which a Sarking type roof. All have their specific materials used to be applied, in order to achieve Nzeb requirements.

Course outcome

The aim is not to make professional timber(wo)men. Building a self-designed structure will evoke sensibility in the design. Details that are usually omitted by architects and engineers will be emerge during execution of the works. It will allow you to get acquainted with the materials you will be using, ordering, managing or drawing in your future professional career. You will

gain respect for those whose trade this is and on who you will depend upon throughout your career. In this course you will find out yourself many important details of concrete works of buildings and other structures. Mostly by trial and error. You will gain better insight in managing materials to order, basic price estimation and scheduling of the works.


Group work. Preferably, a group consists of 5 students. Basic structural engineering drawings are provided for. The group prepares the necessary detailed drawings and schedule fit for release for construction. These preparatory documents are handed in beforehand. This leaves ample space for feedback and correction of the envisaged construction process. One or two Feedback sessions (1/2 day) are scheduled, followed by execution of the works (1,5 days) After construction, feedback is given on site.

Generic competences

Oral and written communication skills Creative abilities Discipline (Sense of) initiative (Ability to) integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge Intellectual abilities and reasoning power Leadership qualities Listening abilities Organization skills Perseverance, speed and concentration Problem solving skills Self-reliance Social abilities & Social responsibility Stress resistance Team spirit


Official course notes are in Dutch. Translation in English is available, at least in condensed format (slide presentations)

Conditions of evaluation Group assigment Grades are assigned to all preparatory documents and to the execution of the works.

From here to there JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1

FROM HERE TO THERE JPWOPB: Applied builder’s project 1

FROM HERE TO THERE JPWD35 – Basic Builders’ practice 1

FROM HERE TO THERE JPWD35 – Basic Builders’ practice 1

FROM HERE TO THERE JPWD40/30 project planning, scheduling and estimation

FROM HERE TO THERE JPWD27: Civil Engineering 3

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Documents

INTERNATIONAL EXHANGE PROGRAM Sc ONSTRUTION – …odisee.be/sites/default/files/Odisee_construction_program.pdfIn a later stage, dedicated software can be introduced. Scheduling is