FAF3006 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Steel 7.5 credits
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The course is given after agreement with the examiner.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Included subjects:
- Failures in structure
- Principles of linear fracture mechanics
- Fracture mechanics of steel structures
- Principles of non-linear fracture mechanics
- Non-linear fracture mechanics of brittle construction materials
- Testing fracture mechanics properties of concrete
- Fracture mechanics of concrete structures
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course, the student should have acquired knowledge on linear and non-linear fracture mechanics and skill to apply it to concrete and steel structures.
Course disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering and qualified for admission to become a PhD student.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Shah, S.P., Swartz, S.E., Stuart, & Ouyang, C., "Fracture Mechanics of Concrete: Applications of Fracture Mechanics to Concrete, Rock, and Other Quasi-Brittle Materials". John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, and Singapore, 1995, 552 pp.
Andersson, P., "A Procedure for Safety Assessment of Components with Cracks-Handbook". SAQ/FoU- Report, SAQ Kontroll AB, Stockholm, 1996, 104 pp.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- RAP1 - Project report, 7.5 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
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Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Prof Johan Silfwerbrand, 790 7946, johan.silfwerbrand@cbi.se
Supplementary information
Language of instruction: Swedish and English