SD2416 Structural Optimisation and Sandwich Design 6.0 credits
Design and optimisation of composite structures, with focus on sandwich constructions.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Basic beam and plate theory for sandwich structures. Design of sandwich structures regarding stiffness and strength. Basic structural optimisation applied to sandwich structures. Finite element modeling, manufacturing aspects, sustainability aspects for sandwich structures. Laboration and programming and desing task.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- design sandwich beams and isotropic sandwich plates subjected to common load conditions.
- use simple optimisation methods with and without constraints.
- formulate a problem from structural mechanics as an optimisation problem and solve it.
- describe finite elements for sandwich structures.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree project on Bachelor level with major in technology.
Completed course that has provided knowledge equivalent to the content of the basic course in Solid Mechanics SE1010.
English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN2 - Written exam, 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
None.
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.
Further information
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