Multitubular and Monocoque Chassis Design Course
Online course of 300 hours in multitubular and monocoque chassis design: 6 modules covering the structural role of the chassis, multitubular and monocoque chassis, calculation and simulation, and manufacturing and testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the loads and structural requirements of a motorcycle chassis.
Design multitubular chassis with efficient triangulation.
Evaluate monocoque solutions in aluminium and carbon fibre.
Calculate stiffness and stresses using finite elements.
Plan manufacturing processes and quality control.
Define validation tests for the chassis.
Develop the project for a motorcycle chassis.
Who it's for
- Chassis engineers looking to deepen their expertise in multitubular and monocoque design.
- Motorcycle CAD designers who want to master frame design.
- Structural analysis engineers moving into motorcycle chassis work.
- Welding technicians who want to understand chassis design and quality requirements.
- Manufacturing engineers working with frames and structural components.
- Test engineers involved in chassis validation.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- EN ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification)
- EN ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification, steel)
- EN ISO 5817 (quality levels for welds)
- EN 10305-1 (precision steel tubes)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 (construction requirements for L-category vehicles)
- ISO 6725:1981 (motorcycle dimensions)
- FIM Road Racing Technical Regulations (technical rules for road racing)
- SolidWorks
- Ansys Mechanical
- Altair HyperWorks
- CATIA
6 modules
1.1Chassis loads: braking, cornering and bumps1.2Torsional and lateral stiffness1.3Controlled flex at high lean angles1.4Typologies: cradle, twin-spar, multitubular and monocoque1.5The engine as a structural member1.6Steering head and swingarm mounting points1.7Stiffness-to-weight relationship1.8Historical and current examples1.9Type-approval requirements1.10Case study: comparison of chassis from two manufacturers
2.1Trellis design and triangulation2.2Chromium-molybdenum steel tubes2.3Tube sizing2.4Joints and gussets2.5TIG welding of steel2.6Jigs and tooling2.7Thermal distortion and its control2.8Treatments and protection2.9Weld inspection2.10Workshop: designing a trellis frame in CAD
3.1The monocoque concept in motorcycles3.2Cast and stamped aluminium3.3Carbon-fibre monocoques3.4Integration of fuel tank and airbox3.5Bonded and bolted joints3.6Reparability and damage3.7Cost and short production runs3.8Cases from racing3.9Impact behaviour3.10Case study: analysis of a racing motorcycle monocoque
4.1Finite element model of a chassis4.2Representative load conditions4.3Torsional stiffness calculation4.4Stress and fatigue analysis4.5Modal analysis of the chassis4.6Thickness optimisation4.7Comparison of variants4.8Validation with testing4.9Calculation report4.10Lab: torsional stiffness of two variants
5.1Manufacturing processes by typology5.2Dimensional inspection with a measuring arm5.3Bench stiffness testing5.4Fatigue testing5.5Strain gauges on the chassis5.6Weld quality control5.7Material traceability5.8Prototypes and short runs5.9Manufacturing costs5.10Practical exercise: stiffness test plan
6.1Motorcycle requirements6.2Typology selection6.3CAD design of the chassis6.4Finite element calculation6.5Selection of materials and processes6.6Manufacturing plan6.7Test plan6.8Cost analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 the intake, so it is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altair HyperWorks and CATIA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: finite element calculation of torsional stiffness, bench stiffness testing and inspection of trellis frame welds. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: EN ISO 15614-1, EN ISO 9606-1, EN ISO 5817, EN 10305-1, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014, ISO 6725:1981, FIM Road Racing Technical Regulations.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altair HyperWorks, CATIA, 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 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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