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AF2203 Advanced Bridge Design 7.5 credits

Brokonstruktion fortsättningskurs

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The information on this page is based on a course plan that is not yet valid.

This course deals with the application of the finite element method for design and analysis of bridges. Fatigue, dynamic loads as well as life-cycle-costs are considered. The analysis of a steel footbridge is studied in more detail as a project task.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Built Environment

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Autumn 12 for programme students

Autumn 13 for programme students

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to give advanced knowledge on analysis and design of bridges. After this course, the student will be able to:

─ Understand the concept and application of FEM for bridge analyses

─ Use a commercial FE program to model and analyse bridges in 3D

─ Consider fatigue in design according to the Eurocode (EC3)

─ Use probabilistic methods in design and assessment of bridges

─ Analyse box girder bridges

─ Calculate life-cycle-costs of bridges

Course main content

─ The finite element method for bridge analyses

─ FEM modelling

─ Fatigue analysis

─ Box girder bridges

─ Life-cycle-cost analyses

─ Bridge construction methods

Design and analysis of a bridge is included in the course as a project task.

Eligibility

For students not registered on a KTH programme:

150 university credits (hp) including the courses in Structural Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis equivalent to at least 2·times 7,5 ECTS points and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.

For students registered on a KTH programme:

AF2024 Finite Element Analysis in Design and Construction

AF2011 Structural Dynamics

AF2201 Bridge Design

Prerequisites

─ AF2201  Bridge Design, or equivalent

Literature

─ Textböcker och stenciler från kursen AF2201 Bridge Design och kursen AF2024 FEM

─ Handouts: Utmattning och LCC

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

PRO1 - Approved project task (6 ECTS credits)

ÖVN1 - Passed exercises (1,5 ECTS credits)

Grading is based on the quality and amount of work and time spent on the project task including the written report and the oral presentation. In addition, the student compliance with the deadlines and also the results from the lecture quizzes are considered.

Offered by

ABE/Structural Design & Bridges

Contact

Raid Karoumi, raid.karoumi@byv.kth.se, 08-790 9084

Examiner

Raid Karoumi <raidk@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 11.