Tire Science & Race Tire Engineering
About our Tire Science & Race Tire Engineering
Tire Science & Race Tyre Engineering
based on advanced models such as Pacejka and FTire, addresses thermomechanical analysis applied to tire dynamics in competition and high-performance applications. This discipline integrates knowledge in vehicle dynamics, multiscale modeling, heat transfer, and structural fatigue, complemented by CFD and FEM tools to optimize mechanical and thermal behavior under varying dynamic loads. Understanding phenomena such as slip, adhesion, and heat generation enables accurate simulation, aligned with experimental validation standards and predictive analysis in automotive and specialized aeronautical engineering.
Associated laboratories are equipped with HIL/SIL testing systems, real-time data acquisition, and thermographic analysis, ensuring traceability in accordance with applicable international regulations, integrating certification processes and functional safety according to ISO 26262, ARINC 664, and specific high-speed vehicle dynamics standards. The training qualifies professionals for roles such as dynamics engineer, thermal analyst, FEA/CFD simulation specialist, and verification and validation manager, fostering critical competencies in tire design and optimization under extreme conditions.
Tire Science & Race Tire Engineering
- Format:
- Duration:
- Time: 1900 H
- Practices: Consult
- Language:
- Credits:
- Registration date: 24-08-2026
- Start date: 18-10-2026
- Available places: 7
8,000 $
Skills and results
What you will learn
- Mastery of tire modeling with Pacejka and FTire, integrating thermomechanical components for competition simulations and calibration against experimental data.
- Apply tire–wheel dynamics with emphasis on adhesion curves (lateral, longitudinal, camber), coupling with multibody, and thermomechanical effects under track conditions and competition loads.
- Develop and execute model validation and verification methodologies with experimental data, creation of interfaces for simulation, and generation of technical reports for competition performance optimization.
2. Racing Tire Optimization: Pacejka, FTire, and Thermomechanical Analysis
- Calibrate and validate the Pacejka (Magic Formula) for race tires, integrate FTire data, and analyze the adhesion curve under temperature and load conditions.
- Perform simulations with FTire to optimize tread pattern and tire construction, considering heat dissipation and thermomechanical analysis.
- Integrate performance optimization and durability criteria through damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process from concept to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop competencies in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions aligned with current industry standards.
4. Racing Tire Engineering: Pacejka/FTire Modeling and Advanced Thermomechanics
- Analyze Pacejka/FTire couplings, advanced thermomechanics, and competition tire dynamics.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
5. Racing Tire Engineering: Pacejka/FTire Modeling and Thermomechanics
- Analyze and apply the Pacejka and FTire models for competition tires, calibrating curves, temperature and pressure sensitivity, and validating against track data.
- Model tire thermomechanics, including temperature distribution, heat generation, and effects on rubber properties, with thermal coupling to Pacejka/FTire and realistic boundary conditions.
- Integrate and validate in competition vehicle simulations using Pacejka/FTire, evaluating grip, stability, and wear, with verification against experimental data and race scenarios.
6. Tire Engineering: Pacejka/FTire Modeling and Thermomechanics for Racing
- Analyze Pacejka/FTire and thermomechanics for competition, including calibration and validation against track conditions and temperature variations.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Who this program is for:
Tire Science & Race Tire Engineering
- Graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals from competition/automotive OEMs, MRO, consulting, technology centers.
- R&D, validation, tire dynamics, simulation, and product engineering roles seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and profiles in safety regulations and compliance requiring competencies in tires and competition performance.
Recommended requirements: background in aerodynamics, control, and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if needed.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the very first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
- TFM oriented to evidence: safety case, test plan, compliance dossier, and operational limits.
- Industry mentoring: instructors with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM, and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts, and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and safety: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH, and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Fundamentals of tire modeling (Pacejka/FTire): scope, key concepts, and terminology
1.2 Pacejka model: equations, coefficients, and physical interpretation
1.3 FTire: architecture, workflow, and initial configuration
1.4 Contact dynamics: F-Y, slip ratio, slip angle, and adhesion curves
1.5 Thermomechanical modeling: heat generation, dissipation, and effect on dynamic properties
1.6 Tire properties: compounds, construction, inflation, and operating pressure
1.7 Calibration of Pacejka coefficients with experimental data (bench/track testing)
1.8 Integration with multibody simulations: tire-vehicle coupling and meshing
1.9 Validation and verification: metrics, datasets, and acceptance criteria
1.10 Case studies: calibration, simulation, and race decision-making
2.1 Introduction to Tire Engineering: overview and objectives
2.2 Tire structure and materials
2.3 History and evolution of competition tires
2.4 Relationship between tire, car, and track
2.5 Key physical properties: grip, stiffness, and wear
2.6 Operating parameters: pressure, temperature, and speed
2.7 Introduction to testing and data collection
2.8 Model validation methods
2.9 Safety and ethical considerations in competition testing
2.10 Overview of simulation tools and environments
3.1 Fundamentals of competition tire modeling: Pacejka and key FTire concepts
3.2 Implementation of Pacejka equations in racing simulators and usage limits
3.3 FTire configuration: contact mesh, parameterization, and boundary conditions
3.4 Thermodynamic models in tires: heat generation, transfer, and temperature profiles
3.5 Interactions between rubber, casing, and structure: effects on Pacejka coefficients and thermal conductivity
3.6 Calibration and validation of models: use of bench and track test data
3.7 Sensitivity analysis and optimization of Pacejka/FTire parameters for performance under different conditions
3.8 Thermal management during racing: load, braking, and cornering strategies to maintain optimal temperatures
3.9 Integration into simulation workflows and MBSE/PLM for change traceability
3.10 Case study: design and evaluation of tires for a competition car in a specific event, with trade-off analysis
4.1 Pacejka/FTire: fundamentals, equations, and key parameters
4.2 Calibration of Pacejka adherence curves with track data
4.3 FTire: mapping of tire properties and race conditions
4.4 Thermomechanical models: heat generation, dissipation, and temperature profiles
4.5 Interaction between inflation pressure, load, and temperature on adherence
4.6 Sensitivity analysis and optimization of Pacejka parameters
4.7 Integration of FTire with vehicle dynamics and racing simulations
4.8 Validation methods: comparison with testing and experimental data
4.9 Design of experiments for modeling data acquisition
4.10 Case study: calibration and deployment of a tire for a race stint
5.1 Fundamentals of tire modeling: Pacejka and FTire in competition
5.2 Key thermomechanical properties for race tires: heat, temperature, and dissipation
5.3 Calibration and adjustment of Pacejka/FTire models with track and bench data
5.4 Thermal dynamics: heat generation by rolling, braking, and deflection, and its transfer
5.5 Interactions between temperature and friction: viscoelastic effects and adhesion curves
5.6 Integration of tire models with multibody and chassis simulation
5.7 Validation methods: correlation between simulation and track testing
5.8 Tire performance optimization: balance between grip, temperature, and wear
5.9 Sensitivity and calibration of Pacejka/FTire parameters for different compounds
5.10 Case studies: tire configuration for variable conditions (dry, wet, hot)
6.1 Pacejka/FTire: fundamentals, scope, and key differences
6.2 Calibration of Pacejka and FTire models: data, curves, and techniques
6.3 Adhesion modeling: slip angle, slip ratio, and load distribution
6.4 Thermomechanics in tires: heat generation and transfer
6.5 Mechanical-thermomechanical coupling: multiphysics models
6.6 Implementation of Pacejka in FTire: workflows and configuration
6.7 Experimental validation: test design and correlation with simulations
6.8 Sensitivity and robustness analysis: identification of critical parameters
6.9 Performance optimization in competition: compound and track adjustments
6.10 Case studies: case study of Pacejka/FTire modeling and applied thermomechanics
7.1 Deep Mastery of Tire Modeling (Pacejka/FTire) and Thermomechanics in Competition Engineering
7.2 Race Tire Optimization: Pacejka, FTire, and Thermomechanical Analysis
7.3 Competition Tire Engineering: Advanced Modeling (Pacejka/FTire) and Thermomechanical Analysis
7.4 Pacejka/FTire Modeling and Thermomechanics Applied to Competition Dynamics
7.5 Calibration and Validation of Pacejka/FTire Models under Track Conditions
7.6 Multi-temporal Heat and Degradation Analysis in Competition Tires
7.7 Integration of Tires into Race Engineering Architecture: Interactions with Chassis
7.8 Verification Methodologies and Sensitivity of Pacejka/FTire Parameters
7.9 Temperature Management and Energy Transfer Strategies in Tires
7.10 Case Clinic: Go/No-Go with Risk Matrix for Tire Configuration
8.1 Fundamentals of competition tire modeling: Pacejka and FTire, concepts of slip, friction, and nonlinearity
8.2 Advanced Pacejka modeling: parameterization, load dependencies, temperature, and camber campaign
8.3 Implementation and use of FTire for race simulations: property mapping, mesh, and boundary conditions
8.4 Tire thermodynamics: heat generation during rolling, temperature distribution, and effects on performance
8.5 Heat transfer in tires: conduction, convection, radiation, and boundary limits in the casing and tread
8.6 Thermomechanical coupling: effects of temperature on stiffness, friction coefficient, and slip response
8.7 Calibration of Pacejka/FTire with experimental data: bench testing, track testing, and use of telemetry
8.8 Model validation and verification: comparison against testing and race data
8.9 Integration with vehicle dynamics: impact of tire modeling on performance and track behavior
8.10 Case study: analysis of a race session with temperature profiles, slip, and grip response
9.1 Tire Modeling with Pacejka and FTire: Fundamentals and Advanced Techniques
9.2 Thermomechanical Analysis in Tires: Concepts and Applications in Competition
9.3 Key Parameters in Tire Modeling: Understanding the Physics and Mathematics
9.4 Integration of Pacejka and FTire Models for Accurate Simulation
9.5 Tire Optimization through Thermomechanics: Best Practices
9.6 Case Studies in Race Tire Modeling and Thermomechanics
9.7 Software Tools for Thermomechanical and Dynamic Tire Modeling
9.8 Experimental Validation in Tire Modeling: Methods and Results
9.9 Applications in Competition Engineering: Performance and Durability Improvements
9.10 Future Innovations in Tire Modeling and Thermomechanics for Motorsport
10.1 Fundamentals of tire modeling: contact, friction, and slip; interpretation of results
10.2 Pacejka: equations, coefficients B, C, D, E, and their physical meaning
10.3 FTire: architecture, inputs, property mapping, and mesh configuration
10.4 Calibration of Pacejka/FTire: approaches, datasets, and error minimization
10.5 Thermo-mechanical properties: temperature, modulus variation, and heat generation
10.6 Thermo-mechanical tire dynamics in racing: adhesion variations with temperature
10.7 Validation and verification: comparison with bench testing, track testing, and simulations
10.8 Integration with simulation platforms: CAE/multibody and load transfer
10.9 Sensitivity analysis and parameter optimization: coefficient prioritization and performance
10.10 Case studies in competition: tire usage strategies under dynamic conditions
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (according to licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, DO-178C planning toolchains.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor test bench, vibration/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and information retrieval systems is valued.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcripts, SOP/purpose essay, project or code samples (optional).
- Process: application → technical profile and experience evaluation → technical interview → practical case review → final decision → enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- 3-installment payment: no fees; 30% upon enrollment + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
- Monthly payment: available with a 7% fee on the total; annual review.
- Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial situation, and promotion of inclusion; agreements with industry companies for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we hold international certification.
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortia.