HS1733 Concrete Structures 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  A

• Subject area

  Built Environment
  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

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

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

Outcomes to receive an E grade:

Upon completion of the course, students will:

Describe the mode of action of reinforced concrete
Demonstrate basic knowledge of reinforcement steel
Demonstrate basic knowledge of formwork
Possess basic knowledge of the parameters that influence concrete strength and workability
Possess basic knowledge of exposure classes for concrete structures
Be able to choose the environmental classification of simple concrete structures 
Be able to design a cross section of singly reinforced concrete  
Display basic knowledge of reinforcement documents
Understand parameters related to drying and hardening times of concrete

Course main content

Basic materials strength
Basic concrete technology
Exposure and tensile strength classes
Reinforcement steel
Reinforcement documents
Formwork
Design of reinforced concrete structures
Drying and hardening times

Eligibility

General entry requirements and specific entry requirements for the programme

Prerequisites

HF1700 Mathematics
HS1721 Building Technology
HS1722 Statics and Strength of Materials

Literature

Reading materials will be announced at the start of the course

Examination

• TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Offered by

ABE/Constructional Engineering and Design

Contact

Mikael Eriksson, mikael.eriksson@byv.kth.se

Examiner

Sven-Henrik Vidhall <vidhall@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.