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Heavy Tyre Fatigue Testing Course

Online 300-hour course in heavy tyre fatigue testing. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 54 (commercial vehicle tyres), UNECE Regulation No. 106 (agricultural vehicle tyres) and Abaqus. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 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

Describe the construction of heavy-duty tyres and their durability factors.

02

Identify fatigue and heat-related failure mechanisms.

03

Design laboratory tyre durability tests.

04

Plan in-service monitoring using indicators such as TKPH.

05

Apply management practices that extend tyre life.

06

Interpret standards on load and pressure.

07

Evaluate the cost per hour of tyres in a heavy fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Tyre development engineer who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • Tyre test engineer who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • Mining fleet tyre manager who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • Failure analysis technician who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • Reliability engineer who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • OTR tyre technical advisor who wants to specialise in heavy tyre fatigue testing.
  • Graduates in engineering or science who want to join tyre manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 54 (commercial vehicle tyres)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 106 (agricultural vehicle tyres)
  • ISO 4250 (tyres and rims for earthmoving machinery)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual
  • TRA Year Book (Tire and Rim Association)
  • Regulation (EU) 2020/740 (tyre labelling)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Radial and bias-ply tyre construction
  2. 1.2Carcass, belts, bead and tread
  3. 1.3Rubber materials and compounds
  4. 1.4Load and speed indices
  5. 1.5Earthmover, agricultural and mining tyres
  6. 1.6Service conditions and their severity
  7. 1.7Failure modes: fatigue, cut, separation and heat
  8. 1.8Tyre cost in operation
  9. 1.9Tyre standards and markings
  10. 1.10Workshop: reading the markings of three tyres
  1. 2.1Load cycles during rolling
  2. 2.2Internal heat generation and dissipation
  3. 2.3Belt separation and tread lift-off
  4. 2.4Bead fatigue and fitting damage
  5. 2.5Overload and under-inflation damage
  6. 2.6Over-inflation and impact damage
  7. 2.7Ozone and temperature degradation
  8. 2.8Chemical damage from oils and fuels
  9. 2.9Relationship between speed, load and life
  10. 2.10Practice: diagnosis of three real failures
  1. 3.1Roller test rigs for tyres
  2. 3.2Strength and high-speed tests
  3. 3.3Constant-load durability tests
  4. 3.4Step-load tests
  5. 3.5Internal temperature measurement
  6. 3.6Bead burst and endurance tests
  7. 3.7Rolling resistance tests
  8. 3.8Impact and penetration tests
  9. 3.9Regulatory acceptance criteria
  10. 3.10Practice: defining a testing programme
  1. 4.1In-service tyre instrumentation
  2. 4.2Pressure and temperature sensors
  3. 4.3Wear and tread depth monitoring
  4. 4.4Load and cycle recording
  5. 4.5Periodic inspection and removal criteria
  6. 4.6Analysis of the cause of removal
  7. 4.7Life database by position
  8. 4.8Comparison between brands and models
  9. 4.9Cost-per-hour indicators
  10. 4.10Practice: analysis of a tyre history record
  1. 5.1Correct pressures by load and speed
  2. 5.2Periodic pressure checks
  3. 5.3Rotation and position swapping
  4. 5.4Retreading and its feasibility
  5. 5.5Damage repair and its limits
  6. 5.6Storage and ageing
  7. 5.7Condition of haul roads and their effect
  8. 5.8Driving behaviour and its impact on wear
  9. 5.9Operator training
  10. 5.10Practice: tyre management plan for a fleet
  1. 6.1Tyre cost per hour and per tonne
  2. 6.2Comparison of options by life-cycle cost
  3. 6.3Purchasing: specification and approval
  4. 6.4Warranties and claims to the manufacturer
  5. 6.5Tyre regulations and liability
  6. 6.6End of life and waste management
  7. 6.7Common errors in tyre management
  8. 6.8Real-world savings cases
  9. 6.9Indicators and dashboard
  10. 6.10Final project: tyre management and testing programme
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training 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, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Abaqus, nCode DesignLife, MATLAB, Michelin MEMS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real drum durability test procedures, in-service pressure and temperature monitoring, and analysis of failed tyres. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with roller test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored: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:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Tyre Cost per Hour and per Tonne

Describe the construction of heavy-duty tyres and their durability factors.

Comparison of Options by Life-Cycle Cost

Identify fatigue and heat-related failure mechanisms.

Purchasing: Specification and Approval

Design laboratory tyre durability tests.

Warranties and Claims to the Manufacturer

Plan in-service monitoring using indicators such as TKPH.

Tyre Regulations and Liability

Apply management practices that extend tyre life.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Tyre development engineerTyre test engineerMining fleet tyre managerFailure analysis technicianReliability engineerOTR tyre technical advisor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses Abaqus, nCode DesignLife, MATLAB, Michelin MEMS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It 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 in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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