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FAF3116 Structural Engineering for Hydropower Constructions 2.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FAF3116 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAF3116 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Hydropower concrete dams
  • Introduction/repetition of basic structural mechanics
  • Concrete material - material composition, physical and mechanical properties, hardening of concrete etc
  • Concrete design - from uncracked concrete to the ultimate state (Stage I - III)
  • Reinforcement and pre-stressing
  • Nonlinear behaviour of concrete
  • Research projects in structural engineering for the hydropower industry
  • Laboratory work - Laboratory testing of the ultimate strength of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete beams

Intended learning outcomes

The course is intended to widen the knowledge regarding structural engineering within the hydropower industry of PhD students with the research topics related to hydropower.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Mechanics, solid mechanics

Literature

To be announced at start of the course.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project assignment, 2.0 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

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 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

Education cycle

Third cycle

Supplementary information

The course is part of the research school within the Swedish Hydropower Center (SVC).

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Concrete Structures