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Master’s in Braking and Control on Rough Terrain Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in braking and control engineering on uneven terrain, structured in 12 modules covering braking physics, off-road brake systems, downhill braking, machinery braking regulations, ABS on loose surfaces, descent control, rollover prevention, electric and regenerative braking, electro-hydraulic braking, simulation and testing, and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Size braking systems for off-road vehicles.

02

Manage braking energy on long gradients.

03

Apply machinery braking regulations.

04

Calibrate ABS and descent control on loose surfaces.

05

Prevent rollover through stability control.

06

Integrate regenerative and electro-hydraulic braking.

07

Diagnose faults and plan brake maintenance.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Braking systems engineers.
  • Stability control engineers.
  • Driver-assistance calibration engineers.
  • Machinery test engineers.
  • Functional safety engineers working on braking systems.
  • Brake maintenance technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the construction machinery sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 3450 (braking systems of earth-moving machinery)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 (braking of agricultural vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 13 (braking of heavy vehicles)
  • UNE-EN 474-1 (earth-moving machinery safety)
  • ISO 25119 (functional safety of agricultural machinery)
  • UNE-EN ISO 13849-1 (safety of control systems)
  • ISO 26262 (functional safety)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • MSC Adams
  • Simcenter Amesim
  • dSPACE
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Physics of braking
  2. 1.2Brake force distribution between axles
  3. 1.3Available grip on loose terrain
  4. 1.4Stopping distance
  5. 1.5Energy dissipated in braking
  6. 1.6Disc and drum temperature
  7. 1.7Brake fade due to heat
  8. 1.8General regulatory framework
  9. 1.9Braking tests
  10. 1.10Case study: brake force distribution of a dump truck
  1. 2.1Drum brakes
  2. 2.2Disc brakes
  3. 2.3Wet multi-disc brakes in oil bath
  4. 2.4Spring-applied negative brakes
  5. 2.5Hydrodynamic and electric retarders
  6. 2.6Engine brake and exhaust brake
  7. 2.7Hydraulic brake actuation
  8. 2.8Pneumatic brake actuation
  9. 2.9System selection
  10. 2.10Lab: wet disc brakes on a test bench
  1. 3.1Gradients and potential energy
  2. 3.2Retarders on descents
  3. 3.3Thermal management on long descents
  4. 3.4Service brake and secondary brake
  5. 3.5Parking brake
  6. 3.6Dump trucks on mine ramps
  7. 3.7Retardation curves
  8. 3.8Safe descent speed
  9. 3.9Operating procedures
  10. 3.10Practical: retardation curve on a mine ramp
  1. 4.1ISO 3450 for earth-moving machinery
  2. 4.2Braking of agricultural tractors
  3. 4.3Braking of agricultural trailers
  4. 4.4Requirements of EN 474
  5. 4.5Service braking tests
  6. 4.6Secondary braking tests
  7. 4.7Parking brake tests
  8. 4.8Conformity documentation
  9. 4.9Periodic brake inspections
  10. 4.10Case study: braking test to ISO 3450
  1. 5.1Particularities of off-road ABS
  2. 5.2Gravel wedge effect
  3. 5.3Specific logic for loose terrain
  4. 5.4Wheel speed sensors
  5. 5.5ABS off-road mode
  6. 5.6Surface estimation
  7. 5.7Off-road ABS calibration
  8. 5.8Track validation
  9. 5.9Limitations of ABS in mud
  10. 5.10Lab: ABS on gravel
  1. 6.1Hill descent control
  2. 6.2Hill start assist
  3. 6.3Downhill speed control
  4. 6.4Automatic retardation on descents
  5. 6.5Control logic
  6. 6.6Integration with the powertrain
  7. 6.7Operator interface
  8. 6.8Validation of descent control
  9. 6.9User acceptance
  10. 6.10Practical: hill descent control calibration
  1. 7.1Rollover mechanics
  2. 7.2Lateral stability on slopes
  3. 7.3Rollover risk estimation
  4. 7.4Stability control
  5. 7.5Active rollover prevention
  6. 7.6Influence of the load
  7. 7.7Operation on side slopes
  8. 7.8Stability models
  9. 7.9Stability tests
  10. 7.10Case study: lateral stability of a telehandler
  1. 8.1Principles of regeneration
  2. 8.2Combining electric and friction braking
  3. 8.3Braking resistors
  4. 8.4Battery limitations
  5. 8.5Long descents with a full battery
  6. 8.6System safety
  7. 8.7Blending control
  8. 8.8Energy efficiency of regeneration
  9. 8.9Regulatory requirements for electric braking
  10. 8.10Case study: regeneration on an electric mining truck
  1. 9.1Brake-by-wire architecture
  2. 9.2Valves and accumulators
  3. 9.3Circuit redundancy
  4. 9.4Functional safety of braking
  5. 9.5Diagnosis of electro-hydraulic faults
  6. 9.6Pressure sensors
  7. 9.7Control strategies
  8. 9.8Integration in the machine
  9. 9.9Validation of the electro-hydraulic system
  10. 9.10Lab: electro-hydraulic brake test bench
  1. 10.1Braking models
  2. 10.2Modelling uneven terrain
  3. 10.3Hardware-in-the-loop braking tests
  4. 10.4Test tracks
  5. 10.5Data acquisition
  6. 10.6Simulation-to-test correlation
  7. 10.7Safety during testing
  8. 10.8Test report
  9. 10.9Continuous system improvement
  10. 10.10Practical: braking on undulating terrain
  1. 11.1Brake inspection
  2. 11.2Disc and lining wear
  3. 11.3Brake fluids and oils
  4. 11.4Bleeding the brake circuit
  5. 11.5Fault diagnosis
  6. 11.6Critical failure modes
  7. 11.7Workshop safety
  8. 11.8Maintenance records
  9. 11.9Technician training
  10. 11.10Case study: loss of braking on a dump truck
  1. 12.1Definition of machine and scenario
  2. 12.2Regulatory requirements of the case
  3. 12.3System sizing
  4. 12.4Brake thermal management
  5. 12.5Control strategy
  6. 12.6Simulation of the braking scenario
  7. 12.7Test plan
  8. 12.8Safety analysis
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, MSC Adams, Simcenter Amesim and dSPACE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for downhill braking tests, ABS calibration on loose surfaces and electro-hydraulic braking validation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 3450; Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68; UNECE Regulation No. 13; UNE-EN 474-1; ISO 25119; UNE-EN ISO 13849-1; ISO 26262.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 3450, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 and UNECE Regulation No. 13 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, MSC Adams, Simcenter Amesim and dSPACE, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete braking system project for a defined machine and scenario, from regulatory requirements and sizing to control strategy, simulation and safety analysis, defended before a panel.
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.

Machine, scenario and regulations
Define the machine and operating scenario and identify the applicable ISO 3450 and EU requirements.
System sizing and thermal management
Size the brakes and retarders and manage thermal load on long descents.
Control strategy
Design the ABS, descent control and blending strategy for loose surfaces.
Simulation and test plan
Simulate the braking scenario on uneven terrain and plan the validation tests.
Master's Thesis
A complete braking system project for a defined machine and scenario, from regulatory requirements and sizing to control strategy, simulation and safety analysis, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Braking systems engineerStability control engineerDriver-assistance calibration engineerMachinery test engineerFunctional safety engineerBrake maintenance technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, MSC Adams, Simcenter Amesim and dSPACE, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme 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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