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AF2603 Soil - Structure Interaction 7.5 credits

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The course encloses different structures where interaction between structure and soil is important.

Information per course offering

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.

Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AF2603 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF2603 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This course encloses: Foundation with footings and piles, interaction between load on the building, foundation and settlements, structural damages, sheet pile walls.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the students will have good knowledge in principles for design of soil structure interaction.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering besides Structural Engineering Advanced Course.

Literature

Compendia, Division of Soil and Rock Mechanics, KTH.

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, 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

Oral examination (TEN1; 4,5 cr)
and approved exercises (ÖVN1; 3 cr).

Examiner

Profile picture Stefan Larsson

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

ABE/Soil- and Rock Mechanics

Main field of study

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle