AF2603 Soil - Structure Interaction 7.5 credits
The course encloses different structures where interaction between structure and soil is important.
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.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
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
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).
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.