Presentation of the field
“Creating the buildings and major infrastructure projects of tomorrow to serve people and nature, innovating for biodiversity”
The construction industry is undergoing significant changes in its various trades and is now facing an increasingly competitive environment. New challenges must be addressed: the use of new collaborative digital tools (BIM, LEAN C) and Artificial Intelligence (generative design), which enable greater innovation and the search for new solutions; the necessary ecological transition, including changes in material properties and climate change; and the economic viability of projects, among others. Among the challenges to be addressed are: selecting the right materials for the right applications; optimizing structures to conserve materials; optimizing buildings’ energy consumption; finding alternative materials—such as low-carbon cements, bio-based materials (wood), and massive masonry; developing the circular economy through waste recovery and recycling; and eco-designing bio-inspired structures.
The Civil Engineering and Sustainable Building area of excellence comprises eight specialized tracks and trains more than 300 students each year. Each track is supported by strong academic and industrial partnerships that ensure cutting-edge training to meet these challenges and “create the buildings and major structures of tomorrow to serve society and innovate to preserve the environment.”
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study routes are offered in the field of excellence of Civil Engineering and Sustainable Building
GENERAL ENGINEER
At the end of the core curriculum for the Generalist Engineer programme, 4 options (including 2 dual degree course) are offered in the field of excellence of Civil Engineering and Sustainable Building.
GENERAL ENGINEER, INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SPECIALIZATION
Based on a foundation of complementary knowledge in several areas of civil engineering (civil engineering materials, structural analysis, and the design and construction of structures), this track offers specialized training for careers in engineering design firms (structural engineer or methods engineer), technical inspection, or as a site supervisor or project manager. The track explicitly addresses the interaction between structures and soils, infrastructure rehabilitation, and marine structures.
Program of the option :
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
Basics of the project - 62H
- Basics of the construction project
- Basics of design and calculation
- Hydraulic binders - Common concretes
Geotechnical Engineering and Life Cycle Analysis for Engineers - 56 hours
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Structural and Environmental Optimization of Buildings
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Soil Mechanics
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Soil-Structure Interactions, Building Foundations
Mechanics of structures and materials - 76H
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Structural Mechanics
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Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
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Design of Steel Structures
Building and public works structures - 62H
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Building Design and Construction
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Earthwork and Roads
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Hydraulic Structures
Building project or R&D mission - 175H
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
Mechanics of structures and materials - 56H
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Reinforced Concrete Civil Engineering Structures
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Wooden Structures for Civil Engineering
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Prestressed Concrete Civil Engineering Structures
Structural Dynamics, Seismic Engineering - 88H
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Plasticity Analysis of Structures
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Structural Dynamics
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Seismic Engineering
Design and Construction of Engineering Structures - 51H
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Soil-Structure Interactions
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Hyperstatic Prestressed Concrete for Civil Engineering Structures
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Bridge Design
Design and Construction of Major Civil Engineering Projects - 47H
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Methodology Studies and Site Preparation
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Urban Civil Engineering
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Detailed Design of Major Structures
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Technical Site Visits
Eco-design, maintenance and rehabilitation of structures - 56H
- Durability, pathologies and diagnostics of concrete structures (performance approach)
- Auscultation, maintenance and repair of civil engineering structures
- Price study - rehabilitation
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
CHOICE OF SPECIALIZATION
Design and Construction of Marine Structures - 64 hours
- Design of Marine Structures
- Detailed Calculations and Construction Methods for Port Structures
Technical Study: “Docks and Marine Structures” - 146 hours
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Building Maintenance and Renovation - 68 hours
- Management of the built environment and rehabilitation of building structures and envelopes
- Inspections and repairs of buildings undergoing renovation
Étude technique "Réhabilitation structurelle des bâtiments - 146h
THIBAUT MARCHI
Manager
Generalist engineer, building and energy option
Based on a foundation of complementary knowledge in several areas of civil engineering (structural analysis, design, and construction; building energy efficiency), this track offers specialized training for careers in technical design firms, general building engineering, technical inspection, construction companies, or public or private project management. The track explicitly addresses the structural and energy-efficiency retrofitting of buildings, as well as construction using bio-based materials such as wood.
Program of the option :
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
Basics of the project - 60H
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Fundamentals of Construction Projects
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Fundamentals of Structural Design and Calculations
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The Building Envelope
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Hydraulic Binders and Common Types of Concrete
Building Thermal Engineering - 60H
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Building Thermal Engineering
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Thermal Regulations
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Comfort and Thermal Environment
Structural and Soil Mechanics - 66 hours
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Structural Mechanics
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Soil Mechanics
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Soil-Structure Interactions - Building Foundations
Structural and Materials Mechanics - 66 hours - 66H
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Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
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Design of Steel Structures
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Timber Construction
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Design of Wood Structures
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
Structural Analysis and Building Construction Methods - 56H
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Structural Dynamics
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Seismic Engineering
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Building Construction Techniques
Building and Utility Systems - 44H
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Various Networks
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Mass Transfer
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Building Acoustics
Eco-Design of Sustainable Buildings - 50H
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Bioclimatic Building Design
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Dynamic Thermal Simulation
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Sustainable Energy Systems
CHOICE OF SPECIALIZATION:
Energy-Efficiency Retrofits for Buildings - 120H
- Lighting
- Control of heating and cooling systems
- Energy audits and improvements to building comfort
- Cost estimates for energy systems
- Electrical engineering for building systems
- Building design
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Wood Construction - 120H
- Structural Analysis of Wooden Structures
- Design of Wooden Buildings
- Seismic Design of Wooden Buildings
- Methods and Construction of Wooden Structures
- Study of a Wooden Building
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Structural Renovation of Buildings - 120H
- Reinforced Concrete Buildings
- Prestressed Concrete Structures
- Steel Frame Structures
- Hybrid Steel-Concrete Frame Buildings
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Structural Fire Engineering
The syllabi are currently being updated and are subject to change.
1:00 = 55 min
CHOICE OF SPECIALIZATION :
Building Maintenance and Renovation—64H
- Management of the built environment and rehabilitation of building structures and envelopes
- Inspections and repairs of buildings undergoing renovation
Technical Course of Choice - 438 hours
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Design and Construction of Marine Structures—64H
- Management of the built environment and rehabilitation of building structures and envelopes
- Inspections and repairs of buildings undergoing renovation
Technical Study: “Docks and Marine Structures” - 146H
KARINE CUFFI
Manager
Double degree
Each year, a dozen students enroll in a three-year dual-degree program that leads to dual expertise in engineering and architecture :
- Master’s in “Civil Engineering and Architecture” from the University of Liège.
- Master’s in “Civil Engineering and Architecture” from the University of Mons.
- State Diploma in Architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure de Montpellier.
These dual degrees enable recent graduates to design buildings and engineering structures that are both aesthetically and technically successful and that integrate seamlessly into their surroundings with minimal environmental impact.
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Silver medal for IMT Mines Alès, ranked 2nd best school in France in the 'Civil Engineering and Construction' category, in the Figaro Etudiant