AF1005 Structural Engineering, Basic Course 7.5 credits
The course gives a basic understanding of the mode of action of different types of building structures, and basic knowledge about the process of structural design for concrete, wood and steel structures.
The course deals with the properties of commonly used structural materials regarding strength and deformation. Analyses are mainly performed for individual structural parts included in load bearing structures regarding permissible loads and deformations, e.g. beams, columns and frames.
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Information for Spring 2026 Start 13 Jan 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
- Periods
Spring 2026: P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60174
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AF1005 (Autumn 2024–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 3.5 ECTS from AF1006 Structural Mechanics, Basic course.
Recommended prerequisites
SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications
Literature
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
- PROA - Project assignment, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written exam, 4.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.