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SG2802 Membranes, Plates and FEM 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SG2802 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Stress and strain relations in 2D and 3D, principal stresses and strains, constitutive relationships, strut-and-tie method, analytical and numerical methods for membranes and plates, basic elements of the FEM for membranes and plates, use of the FE software ForcePAD and ANSYS.

Intended learning outcomes

The student will learn to analyse and evaluate principal stresses, explain and use the strut-and-tie method for simple membranes, use the finite element method for computation of membranes and plates and evaluate the results, and explain the stabilising function of membranes and plates in large buildings.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Passed courses corresponding to DN1214, SG1107, SG1801, SG2803.

English B / English 6

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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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

  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN2 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 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

A written examination (TENA; 3 university credits), An oral examination (TENB; 1,5 university credits), Exercises (ÖVNA; 3 university credits)

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

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

Second cycle

Add-on studies

SG2850 Finite element methods. SG2860 Modelling with FEM.