AF2011 Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers 7.5 credits

This course deals with fundamental methods for theoretic and experimental analysis of dynamic problems. In particular, structures such as bridges and buildings are studied.
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2022 Start 29/08/2022 programme students
Target group
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Master's Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
Periods
P1 (7.5 hp)Duration
29/08/2022
28/10/2022
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 10
Planned modular schedule
P1: A1, C1, F1, H1, A2, D2, F2, I2.
Application
For course offering
Autumn 2022 Start 29/08/2022 programme students
Application code
51184
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2022 Start 29/08/2022 programme students
Contact
Raid Karoumi, raid.karoumi@byv.kth.se, 08-7909084
Examiner
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Course contents
- Vibration of one- and multidegree-of-freedon systems
- Vibrations of beams and cables
- Numerical methods of analysis
- Vehicle-structure dynamic interaction
- Experimental dynamics and elementary signal analysis
- Earthquake response.
The course includes two laboratory experiments.
Intended learning outcomes
This course deals with fundamental methods for theoretic and experimental analysis of dynamic problems. In particular, structures such as bridges and buildings are studied.
The aim of this course is to give basic knowledge about theoretical and experimental analysis of dynamically loaded structures as well as their applications. After this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand dynamic problems and create simple models for calculations
- Calculate fundamental frequencies and mode shapes
- Calculate response using mode superposition and time stepping methods
- Understand the bridge-vehicle interaction problem and calculate the dynamic effects
- Plan instrumentation for simple dynamic tests
- Evaluate dynamic properties from measurements.
- Understand the fundamental behaviour of structures during earthquakes and how to evaluate the response according to Eurocode 8.
- Document calculations and resulta in technical reports.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Documented knowledge in Structural Mechanics and Structural Engineering equivalent to at least 3·times 7,5 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1006, AF1005 and AF2003. And knowledge in MATLAB-programming corresponding to the content in course SF1516 Numerical Methods and Basic Programming.
Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.
Recommended prerequisites
Documented knowledge in Differential Equations corresponding to the content in course SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications.
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
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed written exam (3 ECTS credits)
Passed exercises and laborations (4.5 ECTS credits)
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.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web AF2011