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SD2417 Applied Composites Design in Sports Application 6.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SD2417 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Benchmarking, static and dynamic testing, design specification, finite element modelling, optimization, prototype construction, design validation.

Intended learning outcomes

To provide knowledge of design of a component with multiple constraints on stiffness, strength and mechanical damping and to provide insight into how the component interacts with the human body.

After the course the student should be able to:

  • Recognize the complexities of the human-equipment interface and its influence on the design process with respect to static and dynamic properties
  • Design and execute a test program for benchmarking a given piece of sporting equipment as well as analyze the results and draw relevant conclusions
  • Carry out both dynamic and static finite element analysis using commercially available FE code
  • Understand the basic concepts of optimization
  • Develop an engineering specification for a new design based on testing and simulation results
  • Realize a prototype of the chosen design using available manufacturing processes
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different manufacturing processes
  • Validate the final design in the laboratory and compare with aforementioned design specifications

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Recommended prequisites are:
Base program B, M, T, or equivalent.
SD2413 Fibre Composites - Analysis and Design ORSD
2414 Fibre Composites - Materials and Manufacturing OR Equivalent
SE1025 FEM for engineering applications OR Equivalent

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Compendium

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboration, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 4.0 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Laborations (P/F)
Project reports (A-F)

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

Profile picture Malin Åkermo

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

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study

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

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

This course is cancelled from H11.