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Off-Road Dynamic Load Simulation Course

Online 300-hour course in off-road dynamic load simulation. 6 modules covering EN 1993-1-9 (Eurocode 3: fatigue), BS 7608 (fatigue design of steel structures) and MSC Adams. Dedicated 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

Characterise the dynamic loads borne by an off-road machine.

02

Plan a load acquisition campaign under real conditions.

03

Build a multibody model to obtain loads in components.

04

Calculate the fatigue life of welded structures using standardised methods.

05

Define accelerated validation tests based on the measured loads.

06

Correlate simulated results with measured results.

07

Propose design improvements based on the durability analysis.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Durability engineer seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Structural calculation engineer seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Multibody simulation engineer seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Field test engineer seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Chassis design engineer seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Fatigue analyst seeking to specialise in Dynamic Load Simulation in Off-Road.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 1993-1-9 (Eurocode 3: fatigue)
  • BS 7608 (fatigue design of steel structures)
  • IIW recommendations for the fatigue design of welded joints
  • ASTM E1049 (rainflow cycle counting)
  • ISO 8608 (road surface profiles)
  • ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Difference between static and dynamic loads
  2. 1.2Sources: terrain, equipment operation and manoeuvres
  3. 1.3Impacts, load shifts and bucket shocks
  4. 1.4Representative duty cycles
  5. 1.5Severity of use by application
  6. 1.6Measuring real loads in the field
  7. 1.7Load spectra and their processing
  8. 1.8Derived design requirements
  9. 1.9Sector standards and practices
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining the load cases for a machine
  1. 2.1Instrumenting a machine to measure loads
  2. 2.2Strain gauges, instrumented pins and load cells
  3. 2.3Hydraulic pressure measurement as a proxy
  4. 2.4Accelerometers and inertial measurements
  5. 2.5Synchronisation with the duty cycle
  6. 2.6Measurement campaigns and representative customers
  7. 2.7Cleaning and validation of records
  8. 2.8Cycle counting and data reduction
  9. 2.9Building the design load spectrum
  10. 2.10Practice: processing a field record
  1. 3.1Modelling rigid bodies and joints
  2. 3.2Modelling the work equipment and hydraulics
  3. 3.3Simplified machine–terrain interaction
  4. 3.4Simulating complete duty cycles
  5. 3.5Extracting joint loads
  6. 3.6Coupling with flexible models
  7. 3.7Validation against real measurements
  8. 3.8Analysis of extreme cases
  9. 3.9Model limitations
  10. 3.10Practice: simulating a load cycle
  1. 4.1Transferring loads to the finite element model
  2. 4.2Static and quasi-static analysis
  3. 4.3Transient dynamic analysis
  4. 4.4Stress concentrations and welded details
  5. 4.5Fatigue assessment methods for welded joints
  6. 4.6Resistance curves and correction factors
  7. 4.7Damage accumulation and estimated life
  8. 4.8Sensitivity to load assumptions
  9. 4.9Comparison with fatigue tests
  10. 4.10Practice: estimating the life of a welded detail
  1. 5.1Component bench testing
  2. 5.2Full-structure fatigue testing
  3. 5.3Defining the accelerated test spectrum
  4. 5.4Acceleration factors and their justification
  5. 5.5Instrumentation and failure criteria
  6. 5.6Simulation–test correlation
  7. 5.7Long-duration field tests
  8. 5.8Crack monitoring and stop criteria
  9. 5.9Validation report
  10. 5.10Practice: designing an accelerated test
  1. 6.1Durability-oriented design
  2. 6.2Constructional details that improve service life
  3. 6.3Material and thickness selection
  4. 6.4Redesign based on in-service failures
  5. 6.5Change management and revalidation
  6. 6.6Documentation of the durability analysis
  7. 6.7Common errors in load analysis
  8. 6.8Relationship between real use and warranty
  9. 6.9Trends in virtual validation
  10. 6.10Final project: load and durability analysis of a structure
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Adams, nCode DesignLife, nCode GlyphWorks, Simcenter 3D, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real load-acquisition procedures with field strain gauges, fatigue testing on servo-hydraulic test benches and durability tests on a test track. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Durability-oriented design

Characterise the dynamic loads borne by an off-road machine.

Constructional details that improve service life

Plan a load acquisition campaign under real conditions.

Material and thickness selection

Build a multibody model to obtain loads in components.

Redesign based on in-service failures

Calculate the fatigue life of welded structures using standardised methods.

Change management and revalidation

Define accelerated validation tests based on the measured loads.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Durability engineerStructural calculation engineerMultibody simulation engineerField test engineerChassis design engineerFatigue analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with MSC Adams, nCode DesignLife, nCode GlyphWorks, Simcenter 3D and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the 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 towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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