- Multidimensional stress and deformation analysis
- Equivalent stress
- Hooke’s generalized law
- Statically indeterminate systems and truss
- Thin-walled pressure vessels
- Statically indeterminate beams
- Superposition of beam bending formulas
- Formulation of boundary values
- Stress and deformation conditions in symmetric axial structures (axles, tubes, pressure vessels)
- Fatigue, introduction to fracture mechanics
ML1214 Solid Mechanics, Advanced Course 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of the spring term 2026, in accordance with Faculty Board decision PA-2026-011.
Date of decision: 15 June 2026
The course was last taught in the autumn term 2025. The final examination for the course will take place in the 2027/2028 academic year.
Students who have not yet completed the course may do so by the 2027/2028 academic year at the latest.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus ML1214 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus ML1214 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- calculate stress and deformation conditions in complex structures (simplified statically indeterminate constructions), outgoing from models for slim structures
- choosing geometry and dimension from previously mentioned types of structures, with regards to criteria like deformation, plasticizing and tensile strength
- define boundary conditions
- decide the used models applicability as well as executing plausibility assessment of made approximations and acquired results
- solve problems with methods for fatigue and fracture mechanics
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- completed courses ML1201 and ML1000
- approved module statics in ML1101
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
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Transitional regulations
Finns ingen