M2 Advanced Materials, Structure and Energy for sustainable construction

For the Modelling and Computing for Construction Engineering Master 2 program:

• Advanced experimental investigation for construction engineering (hybrid testing, Digital Image Correlation, etc.).
• Understanding and modeling deformation and degradation mechanisms in materials (durability, porous media, aging, etc.).
• Analysis of damage, rupture, and failure in Civil Engineering materials and structures.
• Mechanics of structures under extreme and non-standard conditions.
• Finite Element computation of non-linear structural responses.

For the Materials for Sustainable Construction and Environment Master 2 program: 

• Simulate, model, and experiment the behavior (mechanical, thermal, hydric, morphological) of materials and structures in their environment.
• Study advanced materials for sustainable construction and the environment.
• Understand and analyze the degradation and damage mechanisms of these materials, exploring both local and global scales.
• Energy management and sustainable development in construction.
• Propose modern, research-based and high-level courses.

For the Modelling and Computing for Construction Engineering Master 2 program

• Students develop a solid foundation in scientific methodology, including bibliography analysis, experimental investigation, and the presentation of scientific results. The program develops multidisciplinary skills, combining state-of-the-art experimental tools (e.g., hybrid testing, Digital Image
  Correlation) with theoretical and numerical modeling. Key points are understanding and simulating non-linear, possibly softening, mechanical behavior of Civil Engineering materials and structures.
• Program Objectives:
  ›  Bridge the gap between experiments (observations, mechanical responses) and structural modeling for supporting sustainable construction,
  › Prepare students for research and engineering careers involving high-performance simulation and design under complex mechanical and environmental conditions,
  › Offer hands-on research experience through a supervised Scientific Training Period in a research lab,
  › Propose modern, research-based and high-level courses.

For the Materials for Sustainable Construction and Environment Master 2 program: 

• Students gain a multidisciplinary understanding of material behavior under environmental constraints,
  exploring mechanical, thermal, hydric, and morphological phenomena. Special focus is placed on the degradation mechanisms, damage, durability, and environmental impact of materials, from microstructural processes to structural performance.
• Program Objectives:
  › Provide a solid theoretical and practical foundation for research-oriented careers in sustainable construction materials.
  › Cultivate critical thinking and scientific reasoning through applied and investigative learning.
  › Offer hands-on research experience through a supervised internship in a research lab.