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Postgraduate Diploma in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control. 8 modules covering ISO 11838, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and MSC Adams. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the natural lateral stability modes of a motorcycle.

02

Explain the physical mechanisms of weave and wobble.

03

Build linear and multibody models for stability analysis.

04

Design passive and semi-active steering dampers.

05

Plan safe, well-instrumented stability tests.

06

Apply design criteria that reduce the risk of oscillations.

07

Develop a complete oscillation control solution.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Multibody simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Suspension engineer wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Track test engineer wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Control engineer wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Technical test rider wishing to specialise in Weave/Wobble Oscillation Control.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 11838
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013
  • UN R78
  • UN R75
  • ISO 26262-12:2018
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Vehicle degrees of freedom
  2. 1.2Natural modes: capsize, weave and wobble
  3. 1.3Influence of speed on the modes
  4. 1.4Linearised Sharp equations
  5. 1.5Eigenvalues and damping
  6. 1.6Root locus diagrams
  7. 1.7Wheel gyroscopic effect
  8. 1.8Role of the tyre in stability
  9. 1.9Coupling with rider motion
  10. 1.10Workshop: root locus with a linear model
  1. 2.1Physical mechanism of weave
  2. 2.2Influence of frame stiffness
  3. 2.3Mass and position of luggage
  4. 2.4Lateral stiffness of fork and swingarm
  5. 2.5Rear tyre and relaxation
  6. 2.6Aerodynamics and fairings
  7. 2.7Weave in corners
  8. 2.8Trends with vehicle load
  9. 2.9Historical instability cases
  10. 2.10Practice: sensitivity of weave to rear load
  1. 3.1Physical mechanism of wobble
  2. 3.2Front-end inertia
  3. 3.3Trail and steering angle
  4. 3.4Torsional stiffness of the fork
  5. 3.5Front tyre and cornering stiffness
  6. 3.6Steering dampers
  7. 3.7Kickback and road disturbances
  8. 3.8Wobble under deceleration
  9. 3.9Wheel imbalance
  10. 3.10Laboratory: simulated wobble in a multibody model
  1. 4.1Complete nonlinear models
  2. 4.2Frame and fork flexibilities
  3. 4.3Transient tyre models
  4. 4.4Passive rider model
  5. 4.5Active rider model
  6. 4.6Steady-state cornering analysis
  7. 4.7Simulation of disturbances
  8. 4.8Validation with experimental data
  9. 4.9Simulation tools
  10. 4.10Case study: model with flexible fork in Adams
  1. 5.1Linear hydraulic dampers
  2. 5.2Rotary steering dampers
  3. 5.3Semi-active steering damping
  4. 5.4Speed-dependent electronic control
  5. 5.5Stability control algorithms
  6. 5.6Integration with electronic suspension
  7. 5.7Effect on manoeuvrability
  8. 5.8Reliability and failure modes
  9. 5.9Damping calibration
  10. 5.10Practice: semi-active control in Simulink
  1. 6.1Impulse excitation tests
  2. 6.2Steering instrumentation
  3. 6.3Frequency and damping measurement
  4. 6.4Spectral signal analysis
  5. 6.5Test rider safety
  6. 6.6Tests with load and luggage
  7. 6.7High-speed track tests
  8. 6.8Correlation between simulation and testing
  9. 6.9Documentation of results
  10. 6.10Case study: modal identification from recordings
  1. 7.1Stability requirements in development
  2. 7.2Choice of steering geometry
  3. 7.3Mass distribution and luggage
  4. 7.4Target frame stiffnesses
  5. 7.5Tyre selection
  6. 7.6Accessories and their influence
  7. 7.7User warnings
  8. 7.8Type approval and liability
  9. 7.9Claims management
  10. 7.10Workshop: design review against instability
  1. 8.1Vehicle description
  2. 8.2Linear stability model
  3. 8.3Complete multibody model
  4. 8.4Weave and wobble analysis
  5. 8.5Design improvement proposals
  6. 8.6Steering damper design
  7. 8.7Verification test plan
  8. 8.8Analysis of results
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Adams, VI-BikeRealTime, BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real high-speed steering excitation test procedures with instrumentation, modal identification of weave and wobble from recordings, and multibody simulation with chassis flexibilities. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentorship:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle description

Identify the natural lateral stability modes of a motorcycle.

Linear stability model

Explain the physical mechanisms of weave and wobble.

Complete multibody model

Build linear and multibody models for stability analysis.

Weave and wobble analysis

Design passive and semi-active steering dampers.

Design improvement proposals

Plan safe, well-instrumented stability tests.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle dynamics engineerMultibody simulation engineerSuspension engineerTrack test engineerControl engineerTechnical test rider
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with MSC Adams, VI-BikeRealTime, BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, MF-Tyre/MF-Swift. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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