AF1734 Structural mechanics 1 5.0 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50595
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
· Plane force systems
· Resultant of forces and moments
· Equilibrium equations and calculation of the reactions
· Analysis of trusses with the methods of joints and sections
· Normal force, shear force and bending moment diagrams in beams
· Material properties, Hooke’s law and thermal effect
· Cross-section properties
· Normal stresses in beams loaded with transverse and axial forces
Intended learning outcomes
The course intends to give basic knowledge in structural mechanics.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
· Calculate the normal forces in plane trusses with the methods of joints and sections
· Draw NVM diagram for statically determinate beams
· Calculate the normal stresses in beams loaded with transverse and axial forces
· Calculate the normal stresses and deformations in bars subjected to temperature load
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TENA - Written examination, 5.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Grading criteria are announced at the beginning of the course.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.