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Postgraduate Diploma in Cornering Braking and Lift Control

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cornering Braking and Lift Control. 8 modules covering UN Regulation No. 78 on motorcycle braking, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the approval of L-category vehicles and BikeSim. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 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

Explain the physics of motorcycle braking.

02

Select brake system components.

03

Analyse cornering braking using IMU data.

04

Describe ABS strategies in corners.

05

Tune rear-wheel lift control.

06

Simulate braking scenarios with dynamic models.

07

Validate braking systems against functional safety criteria.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Brake engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Control electronics engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Motorcycle dynamics engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Validation engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Track engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Functional safety engineer who wants to specialise in Cornering Braking and Lift Control.
  • Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter motorcycle racing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN Regulation No. 78 on motorcycle braking
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the approval of L-category vehicles
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 on the functional safety of L-category vehicles
  • ISO 26262-12 adaptation to motorcycles
  • FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
  • ISO 8855:2011 vehicle dynamics, vocabulary
  • SAE J1703 brake fluids
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Physics of motorcycle braking
  2. 1.2Load transfer and stoppie
  3. 1.3Braking distribution
  4. 1.4Straight-line braking versus cornering braking
  5. 1.5Combined grip limits
  6. 1.6Rear brake and its use
  7. 1.7Engine braking and anti-hop
  8. 1.8Riding technique under braking
  9. 1.9Racing braking data
  10. 1.10Workshop: calculating maximum deceleration without stoppie
  1. 2.1Radial and monobloc calipers
  2. 2.2Steel and carbon discs
  3. 2.3Pads and compounds
  4. 2.4Radial master cylinders
  5. 2.5Disc temperature management
  6. 2.6Fade and its prevention
  7. 2.7Brake fluids
  8. 2.8Cooling ducts
  9. 2.9System maintenance
  10. 2.10Practice: selecting discs for a demanding circuit
  1. 3.1Braking while leaned over
  2. 3.2Tyre forces in corners
  3. 3.3Self-aligning torque under braking
  4. 3.4Influence of tyre geometry
  5. 3.5Trail braking on a motorcycle
  6. 3.6Stability under leaned braking
  7. 3.7Front-end crash risk
  8. 3.8Cornering braking data analysis
  9. 3.9Differences between riders
  10. 3.10Laboratory: cornering braking analysis with IMU data
  1. 4.1ABS principles on motorcycles
  2. 4.2Cornering ABS with IMU
  3. 4.3Pressure regulation
  4. 4.4Combined front-rear control
  5. 4.5Rear lift detection
  6. 4.6Strategy calibration
  7. 4.7Racing restrictions
  8. 4.8Braking regulations
  9. 4.9System validation
  10. 4.10Case study: analysing a cornering ABS strategy
  1. 5.1The stoppie phenomenon
  2. 5.2Detection using IMU and wheel speeds
  3. 5.3Anti-lift control strategies
  4. 5.4Interaction with ABS
  5. 5.5Circuit-specific tuning
  6. 5.6Effect on braking distance
  7. 5.7Rider perception
  8. 5.8On-track validation
  9. 5.9Risks and failure modes
  10. 5.10Practice: tuning an anti-lift control in simulation
  1. 6.1Motorcycle braking models
  2. 6.2Combined tyre modelling
  3. 6.3Stoppie simulation
  4. 6.4Cornering braking simulation
  5. 6.5Distribution optimisation
  6. 6.6Rider-in-the-loop for braking
  7. 6.7Validation with data
  8. 6.8Parameter sensitivity
  9. 6.9Model limitations
  10. 6.10Laboratory: braking simulation in BikeSim
  1. 7.1Functional safety in braking systems
  2. 7.2Control risk analysis
  3. 7.3Type-approval tests
  4. 7.4Racing tests
  5. 7.5Rider validation
  6. 7.6Technical system documentation
  7. 7.7System fault management
  8. 7.8Maintenance and diagnostics
  9. 7.9Lessons learned from crashes
  10. 7.10Case study: analysing a front-wheel lock-up crash
  1. 8.1Definition of motorcycle and circuit
  2. 8.2Braking data analysis
  3. 8.3Brake system sizing
  4. 8.4Cornering ABS strategy
  5. 8.5Anti-lift control strategy
  6. 8.6Scenario simulation
  7. 8.7Validation plan
  8. 8.8Final braking recommendations
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording, dSPACE, Bosch WinDarab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for cornering braking analysis with IMU, ABS strategy calibration, stoppie simulation and combined braking. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record 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, 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.

Definition of motorcycle and circuit

Explain the physics of motorcycle braking.

Braking data analysis

Select brake system components.

Brake system sizing

Analyse cornering braking using IMU data.

Cornering ABS strategy

Describe ABS strategies in corners.

Anti-lift control strategy

Tune rear-wheel lift control.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Brake EngineerControl Electronics EngineerMotorcycle Dynamics EngineerValidation EngineerTrack EngineerFunctional Safety Engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with BikeSim, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording, dSPACE and Bosch WinDarab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

A diploma issued by SEIUM Institute 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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