The course gives insights into several experimental methods used in solid mechanics.

Experimental testing is a very important engineering tool, both in industry and academia. In this course, the participants will learn how to perform some solid mechanical experiments and interpret the results. They will also learn the theoretical background and will be able to determine parameters defined in the standards as well as parameters in material models. Furthermore, practical, hands on, experience will be acquired from use of experimental equipment including servo-hydraulic test machines at the department.

After the course, the participants should be able to

• understand the theoretical background for a number of measurement methods, and techniques in solid mechanics.
• work with certain experimental equipment used in solid mechanics testing
• account for basic experimental planning.

The course syllabus including a detailed plan can be found on the Canvas course page updated for VT25. All registered students have access to it. Please contact the course responsible for any questions.

SE1010, SE1020 , SE1021 or SE1055 Solid mechanics basic course and
SE1025 FEM for engineering applications

See Assignments on Canvas course page.

Relevant course literature is available now and will be sold at the student office of Solid Mechanics, Teknikringen 8D (see details on the Canvas course page). Make sure that the separate print on DIC is included when you buy the compendium. Opening hours are: Mon – Fri, 10.00 - 13.00. Additional literature including journal articles with research-related content (including those from PhD students, Postdocs, Researchers and faculty members from the Division of Material and Structural Mechanics, SMC) will be discussed during the first lecture and made available throughout the semester.

Information about tools/software used in the course, e.g. Matlab, Python, etc. for data analysis will be discussed during the first and second week.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

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

• KON1 - Test, 0.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Written exam (TEN1; 3 university credits)
Laboratory work (LAB1; 3 university credits)
Test (KON1, 0 university credits)

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.