AF1746 Structural Engineering 1 5.0 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50607
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF1746 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Load combinations for design in the ultimate and serviceability limit states
- Critical loads considering flexural buckling for beams in the elastic region
- Design resistance for steel and timber beams subjected to bending in the ultimate limit state.
- Material consumption for structural members for decreased environmental impact and increased sustainability
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the students should be able to:
- suggest adequate load combinations for design in the ultimate and serviceability limit states for steel and timber structures
- determine critical loads considering flexural buckling for beams in the elastic region
- verify the design resistance for steel and timber subjected to bending in the ultimate limit state
- minimize the material consumption for structural members for decreased environmental impact and increased sustainability.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed courses: AF1763/AF1762, AF1734/HS1722
Course registration: AF1737, AF1744, AF1745
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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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 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN2 - Exercises, 1.0 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 room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
John Leander (john.leander@byv.kth.se)