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Master’s in Off-Road Tyres and Tracks Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in off-road tyre and track engineering, structured in 12 modules covering tyre construction and mechanics, tread design, low-compaction agricultural tyres, mining and construction tyres, rubber and steel tracks, half-tracks and auxiliary systems, testing and homologation, fleet management and sustainability, 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

Describe the construction and materials of off-road tyres.

02

Analyse tyre mechanics at low pressure.

03

Design treads according to the application.

04

Select rubber and steel tracks.

05

Plan tyre testing and homologation.

06

Manage the maintenance of tyres and tracks in a fleet.

07

Assess the sustainability of the tyre life cycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Tyre product engineers.
  • Track and undercarriage specialists.
  • Fleet tyre managers.
  • Tyre test engineers.
  • Technical sales staff for industrial tyres.
  • Product sustainability engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join a tyre manufacturer.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4250-1 (tyres and rims for earth-moving machinery)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 106 (agricultural tyres)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 54 (commercial vehicle tyres)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual (European tyre and rim technical standards)
  • ISO 28580 (rolling resistance measurement)
  • Spanish Royal Decree 1619/2005 (end-of-life tyre management)
  • ISO 14040 (life cycle assessment)
  • Abaqus
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Carcass, belts and bead
  2. 1.2Radial versus bias-ply
  3. 1.3Natural rubber, synthetic rubber and fillers
  4. 1.4Nylon, aramid and steel cords
  5. 1.5Manufacturing process
  6. 1.6Vulcanisation and curing
  7. 1.7Solid and foam-filled tyres
  8. 1.8Rims and beadlocks
  9. 1.9Nomenclature and markings
  10. 1.10Case study: cross-section of an OTR tyre
  1. 2.1Vertical tyre stiffness
  2. 2.2Footprint and contact pressure
  3. 2.3Slip angle and lateral force
  4. 2.4Rolling resistance
  5. 2.5Pacejka models
  6. 2.6Behaviour at low pressure
  7. 2.7Heat generation
  8. 2.8Finite element models
  9. 2.9Characterisation tests
  10. 2.10Lab: footprint at different pressures
  1. 3.1Lug geometry
  2. 3.2Self-cleaning capacity
  3. 3.3Tread depth
  4. 3.4Lug angles
  5. 3.5Agricultural tread codes R-1 to R-4
  6. 3.6Industrial and construction tread codes
  7. 3.7Treads for sand
  8. 3.8Treads for rock
  9. 3.9Treads for snow
  10. 3.10Practical: tread design for mud
  1. 4.1IF and VF technologies
  2. 4.2Footprint and mean pressure
  3. 4.3Recommended pressures by load
  4. 4.4Central tyre inflation on tractors
  5. 4.5Variable load in field and on road
  6. 4.6Homologation of agricultural tyres
  7. 4.7Field performance
  8. 4.8Product comparisons
  9. 4.9Market and manufacturers
  10. 4.10Case study: VF versus standard
  1. 5.1Large-diameter OTR tyres
  2. 5.2TKPH and TMPH indices
  3. 5.3Cuts and rock damage
  4. 5.4Internal tyre temperature
  5. 5.5Tyre management in mining
  6. 5.6Pressure monitoring
  7. 5.7Handling safety
  8. 5.8OTR tyre retreading
  9. 5.9Cost per hour
  10. 5.10Practical: TKPH of a haul route
  1. 6.1Structure and steel cords
  2. 6.2Lug design
  3. 6.3Interaction with rollers
  4. 6.4Wear and de-lugging
  5. 6.5Correct track tension
  6. 6.6Agricultural track applications
  7. 6.7Mini excavators and compact track loaders
  8. 6.8Rubber track durability
  9. 6.9Product selection
  10. 6.10Workshop: inspection of a rubber track
  1. 7.1Links, pins and bushings
  2. 7.2Single, double and triple grouser shoes
  3. 7.3Sprocket and teeth
  4. 7.4Heat treatment of links
  5. 7.5Internal and external wear
  6. 7.6Sealed and lubricated chains
  7. 7.7Chain selection
  8. 7.8Track chain market and manufacturers
  9. 7.9Chain rebuilding
  10. 7.10Lab: measuring track chain pitch
  1. 8.1Track conversion kits for wheeled vehicles
  2. 8.2Half-tracks and their applications
  3. 8.3Bogie tracks on forwarders
  4. 8.4Chains for forestry tyres
  5. 8.5Snow chains
  6. 8.6Advantages and limitations
  7. 8.7Costs of auxiliary systems
  8. 8.8Fitting and removal
  9. 8.9Use on public roads
  10. 8.10Case study: bogie tracks on a forwarder
  1. 9.1Load and strength tests
  2. 9.2Drum durability
  3. 9.3Traction tests
  4. 9.4Rolling resistance test
  5. 9.5Laboratory and field tests
  6. 9.6Agricultural homologation procedures
  7. 9.7Homologation of commercial tyres
  8. 9.8Test data management
  9. 9.9Technical test reports
  10. 9.10Practical: test plan for an agricultural tyre
  1. 10.1Daily operator inspection
  2. 10.2Pressure control
  3. 10.3Permitted tyre repairs
  4. 10.4Storage of tyres and tracks
  5. 10.5Safe mounting and demounting in the workshop
  6. 10.6Inflation safety
  7. 10.7Fleet records
  8. 10.8Management indicators
  9. 10.9Suppliers and contracts
  10. 10.10Case study: daily inspection procedure
  1. 11.1Sustainable natural rubber
  2. 11.2Retreading and extended life
  3. 11.3Recycling of end-of-life tyres
  4. 11.4Extended producer responsibility
  5. 11.5Bio-based materials
  6. 11.6Carbon footprint
  7. 11.7Tyre wear particles
  8. 11.8Circular economy of rubber
  9. 11.9Applicable environmental regulations
  10. 11.10Practical: LCA of a tyre
  1. 12.1Definition of the application
  2. 12.2Load and terrain requirements
  3. 12.3Tyre or track selection
  4. 12.4Mechanical model of the tyre
  5. 12.5Tread or shoe design
  6. 12.6Test plan
  7. 12.7Service life management
  8. 12.8Economic analysis of the solution
  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 Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for laboratory tyre characterisation, OTR tyre management in mining and inspection of rubber and steel tracks. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 4250-1; UNECE Regulation No. 106; UNECE Regulation No. 54; ETRTO Standards Manual; ISO 28580; Spanish Royal Decree 1619/2005; ISO 14040.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 4250-1 and UNECE Regulations No. 106 and No. 54 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete tyre or track solution for a defined application, from load and terrain requirements to tread design, testing and life-cycle cost, 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.

Application and requirements
Define the application and its load and terrain requirements, including TKPH where relevant.
Tyre or track selection
Select the tyre or track and build a mechanical model of its footprint and stiffness.
Tread or shoe design
Design the tread or track shoe for the target terrain and self-cleaning needs.
Test and life plan
Plan homologation tests and service life management with an economic analysis.
Master's Thesis
A complete tyre or track solution for a defined application, from load and terrain requirements to tread design, testing and life-cycle cost, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Tyre product engineerTrack and undercarriage specialistFleet tyre managerTyre test engineerIndustrial tyre technical sales engineerProduct sustainability engineer
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 Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB and SolidWorks, 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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