─ The finite element method for bridge analyses
─ FEM modelling
─ Fatigue analysis
─ Box girder bridges
─ Life-cycle-cost analyses
─ Bridge construction methods
Design and analysis of a bridge is included in the course as a project task.
This course deals with the application of the finite element method for design and analysis of bridges. Fatigue, dynamic loads as well as life-cycle-costs are considered. The analysis of a steel footbridge is studied in more detail as a project task.
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Master's Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
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Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
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Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Raid Karoumi, raid.karoumi@byv.kth.se, 08-790 9084
─ The finite element method for bridge analyses
─ FEM modelling
─ Fatigue analysis
─ Box girder bridges
─ Life-cycle-cost analyses
─ Bridge construction methods
Design and analysis of a bridge is included in the course as a project task.
The aim of this course is to give advanced knowledge on analysis and design of bridges. After this course, the student will be able to:
─ Understand the concept and application of FEM for bridge analyses
─ Use a commercial FE program to model and analyse bridges in 3D
─ Consider fatigue in design according to the Eurocode (EC3)
─ Use probabilistic methods in design and assessment of bridges
─ Analyse box girder bridges
─ Calculate life-cycle-costs of bridges
Documented knowledge in Bridge Design, Finite Element Methods in Analysis and Design and Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers, equivalent to at least 3 times 7,5 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF2201, AF2024 and AF2011.
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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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.
PRO1 - Approved project task (6 ECTS credits)
ÖVN1 - Passed exercises (1,5 ECTS credits)
Grading is based on the quality and amount of work and time spent on the project task including the written report and the oral presentation. In addition, the student compliance with the deadlines and also the results from the lecture quizzes are considered.