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AF1005 Structural Engineering, Basic Course 7.5 credits

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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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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF1005 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Recommended prerequisites

SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications

Equipment

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • ÖVN2 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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.

Further information

Course web

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Course web AF1005

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Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

AF2003 Structural Engineering, Advanced Course 

Contact

Anders Ansell (anders.ansell@byv.kth.se