AF2102 Concrete Structures, Advanced Course 7.5 credits
Concrete frame systems.
Serviceability state and deformations
Massive concrete structures
Concrete materials
Fiber reinforced concrete
Shotcrete (sprayed concrete)
Finite element modelling of concrete structures
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Application
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Application code
60026
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
• Concrete frame systems.
• Serviceability state and deformations
• Massive concrete structures
• Concrete materials
• Fiber reinforced concrete
• Shotcrete (sprayed concrete)
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Finite element modelling of concrete structures
Intended learning outcomes
After having passed the course the student should be able to:
• Explain the principles for concrete frame systems.
• Design reinforced concrete structures in the serviceability stage.
• Explain the theoretical background of fracture mechanics implemented for concrete.
• Design reinforced concrete beams using the finite element method.
• Explain the causes of cracking of newly cast, massive concrete structures and be able to asses the risk of crack formation and to recommend actions for crack reduction.
• Design concrete structures with respect to material properties and durability.
• Explain cracking strength, residual strength, ductility index and the residual strength factor.
• Explain the modes of action of bonding shotcrete, rock anchored shotcrete and shotcrete arches.
• Calculate the load bearing resistance of bonding shotcrete and rock anchored shotcrete in some simple cases.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Documented knowledge in Structural Mechanics, Structural Engineering and Concrete Structures equivalent to at least 22,5 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1006, AF1005, AF2003 and at least 3 ECTS from AF2101.
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.
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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
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - 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.
Other requirements for final grade
All parts need to be passed
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.
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Supplementary information
The course will be given in English