AF2011 Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers 7.5 credits

• Vibration of one- and multidegree-of-freedon systems
• Vibrations of beams and cables
• Numerical methods of analysis
• Vehicle-structure dynamic interaction
• Experimental dynamics and elementary signal analysis
• Earthquake response.

The course includes two laboratory experiments.

This course deals with fundamental methods for theoretic and experimental analysis of dynamic problems. In particular, structures such as bridges and buildings are studied. 

The aim of this course is to give basic knowledge about theoretical and experimental analysis of dynamically loaded structures as well as their applications. After this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand dynamic problems and create simple models for calculations
• Calculate fundamental frequencies and mode shapes
• Calculate response using mode superposition and time stepping methods
• Understand the bridge-vehicle interaction problem and calculate the dynamic effects
• Plan instrumentation for simple dynamic tests
• Evaluate dynamic properties from measurements.
• Understand the fundamental behaviour of structures during earthquakes and how to evaluate the response according to Eurocode 8.
• Document calculations and resulta in technical reports.

Documented knowledge in Structural Mechanics and Structural Engineering equivalent to at least 3·times 7,5 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1006, AF1005 and AF2003. And knowledge in MATLAB-programming corresponding to the content in course SF1516 Numerical Methods and Basic Programming.

Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.

Documented knowledge in Differential Equations corresponding to the content in course SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications.

• ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 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.

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

Passed written exam (3 ECTS credits)

Passed exercises and laborations (4.5 ECTS credits)

Raied Karoumi

• 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.