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SE1128 Solid Mechanics for Machine Design 6.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SE1128 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Static loading: linear fracture mechanics; limit loads; FAD; instability; plasticity; thermal loading. Dynamic loading; periodic loading; transients. Fatigue: standard analysis including multiaxial effects; cumulative damage theory; fracture mechanics. Material behaviour: (polymers and high temperature applications); elastomers. Choice of material. Design based on solid mechanics.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the participants should be able to

  • analyse mechanical systems considering static and dynamic loads,
  • at cyclic loading, perform fatigue analyses regarding both life assessments and damage tolerance,
  • consider multiaxial fatigue loading from an engineering point of view,
  • determine the behaviour of discrete dynamical systems,
  • describe modal analyses of discrete dynamical systems,
  • analyse time dependent materials and elastomers
  • design constructions based on different aspects of solid mechanics.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

SE1010 or SE1020 or SE1055 or SE1012, SE1025.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

F. Nilsson (redaktör), Kurspärm Hållfasthetslära för konstruktion, 2007

Bengt Sundström (redaktör), Handbok och formelsamlig i hållfasthetslära, 2:a upplagan, Institutionen för hållfasthetslära, KTH, 2005.

Per-Lennart Larsson och Ragnar Lundell (redaktörer), Exempelsamling i hållfasthetslära, 5:e upplagan, Institutionen för hållfasthetslära, KTH, 2004.

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

  • HEM1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 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

Written exam (TEN1, 4 hp)
Home assignments (HEM1, 2 hp)

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 Bo Alfredsson

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/Solid Mechanics

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

Advanced courses in solid mechanics