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FSE3421 Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 12.0 credits

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Termin

Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
Periods
P3 (6.0 hp), P4 (6.0 hp)
Pace of study

33%

Application code

61147

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

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Target group
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FSE3421 (Autumn 2019–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The mechanical properties of a specific class of materials will be studied in detail through a literature study. 

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student shall understand and be able to give a detailed account on the mechanical properties of a specific class of materials relevant for the PhD studies of the student.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic course in solid mechanics and advanced course in material mechanics.

Recommended prerequisites

FSE3111 Continuum Mechanics

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

G

Examination

  • RAP1 - Report, 12.0 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

In order to achieve the course grade pass (P), the student must have achieved the grade pass on RAP1 above. 

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

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Solid Mechanics