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Dynamic tire behavior course in curves

Online course of 300 hours in dynamic behaviour of tyres in corners. 6 modules covering tyre-road contact mechanics, tyre models, motorcycle cornering dynamics, simulation and testing, and application to design and setup, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the forces a motorcycle tyre generates in a corner.

02

Interpret lateral force and camber thrust curves.

03

Apply the Magic Formula model to motorcycle tyres.

04

Analyse motorcycle stability and its oscillation modes.

05

Simulate cornering manoeuvres with multibody tools.

06

Relate tyre behaviour to motorcycle setup.

07

Produce a technical report on cornering dynamics.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle dynamics engineers working on two-wheelers.
  • Tyre development engineers.
  • Track engineers who need a deeper understanding of tyre behaviour.
  • Motorcycle test technicians.
  • Simulation analysts working with multibody models.
  • Technical test riders.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to work for tyre manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN/ECE Regulation No 75 (motorcycle tyres)
  • SAE J670 (vehicle dynamics terminology)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics: vocabulary)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual (European tyre and rim technical standards)
  • ISO 4249 (motorcycle tyres and rims)
  • BikeSim
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre)
  • MSC Adams
  • AiM Race Studio 3
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Contact patch on a leaned motorcycle
  2. 1.2Longitudinal, lateral and vertical forces
  3. 1.3Friction coefficient and grip
  4. 1.4Longitudinal slip and slip angle
  5. 1.5Camber thrust
  6. 1.6Effective rolling radius
  7. 1.7Crown profile and tread width
  8. 1.8Pressure distribution in the contact patch
  9. 1.9SAE tyre axis systems
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: measuring contact patches at different angles
  1. 2.1Lateral force versus slip angle curves
  2. 2.2Friction ellipse and friction circle
  3. 2.3Pacejka Magic Formula model
  4. 2.4Parameters specific to motorcycle tyres
  5. 2.5Relaxation length and transient response
  6. 2.6Self-aligning moment and overturning moment
  7. 2.7Cornering and camber stiffness
  8. 2.8Effect of temperature on the curves
  9. 2.9Parameter identification from tests
  10. 2.10Lab: fitting a Magic Formula curve
  1. 3.1Force balance in steady-state cornering
  2. 3.2Actual and theoretical lean angle
  3. 3.3Countersteering and corner entry
  4. 3.4Load transfer under braking and acceleration
  5. 3.5Steering geometry: rake and trail
  6. 3.6Gyroscopic effects of the wheels
  7. 3.7Oscillation modes: shimmy and wobble
  8. 3.8Weave mode at high speed
  9. 3.9Influence of rear tyre section
  10. 3.10Workshop: calculating lean angle for a given radius
  1. 4.1Multibody motorcycle models
  2. 4.2Simulating lane-change manoeuvres
  3. 4.3Tyre test rigs
  4. 4.4Drum and flat-track test rigs
  5. 4.5On-bike instrumentation: gyroscopes and IMU
  6. 4.6Measuring lean angle on track
  7. 4.7Simulation-test correlation
  8. 4.8Sensitivity to pressure and load
  9. 4.9Linear stability analysis
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: simulating a corner in BikeSim
  1. 5.1Choosing profiles for sport use
  2. 5.2Road tyres versus slicks
  3. 5.3Suspension setup according to the tyre
  4. 5.4Effect of rim width on the contact patch
  5. 5.5Shoulder wear from leaning
  6. 5.6Behaviour in cold and wet conditions
  7. 5.7Rider feedback and feel
  8. 5.8Typical diagnostic errors
  9. 5.9Comparison of brands and ranges
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosing lack of front grip
  1. 6.1Defining the motorcycle and tyre
  2. 6.2Gathering baseline data
  3. 6.3Simplified cornering model
  4. 6.4Simulating representative manoeuvres
  5. 6.5Parameter sensitivity analysis
  6. 6.6Comparison with track data
  7. 6.7Conclusions and setup recommendations
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre), MSC Adams and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for measuring contact patches at different angles, multibody simulation of cornering manoeuvres and IMU lean-angle logging on track. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: UN/ECE Regulation No 75, SAE J670, ISO 8855, ETRTO Standards Manual, ISO 4249.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UN/ECE Regulation No 75, SAE J670 and ISO 8855 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre), MSC Adams and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a cornering dynamics study of a specific motorcycle and tyre, compared with track data, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Baseline definition
Define the motorcycle and tyre and gather the baseline data.
Cornering model
Build a simplified cornering model with tyre parameters.
Manoeuvre simulation
Simulate representative manoeuvres and run a parameter sensitivity analysis.
Track correlation
Compare the results with track data and draw setup recommendations.
Final project
A technical report on cornering dynamics, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle dynamics engineerTyre development engineerTrack engineerMotorcycle test technicianSimulation analystTechnical test rider
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Tyre (MF-Tyre), MSC Adams and AiM Race Studio 3, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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