Vehicle Dynamics Modelling and Simulation

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Great Experience
Allen Zongzhen Li
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Very detailed course content with very patient instructor. Big thanks to Martin and Motorsport Engineer!
Amazing course!
Sergio Caceres
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The course is well-structured and the contents delivered are well explained and very valuable for a role in design. The content covers the structure of the aerodynamic department within an F1 team, materials and production methods, design in CATIA V5 and career developments for an aero designer, all explained by Martin, an F1 Aero Designer. Very complete course from start to beginning and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into F1 design. The Motorsport Engineer platform is doing a great job bringing the F1 closer to the students. Really helpful!
Recommended for F1 Enthusiast!!
Himanshu Dhurve
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Great Insight into the world of Aero Design in Formula 1. Highly recommend it to those who want to know about the design process and methodologies in Formula 1.
Amazing opportunity and really well presented
Mohammad Reza Izady
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I have gained valuable experiences around production and methods in the F1 industry during the course and more importantly, I designed a wing element in CATIA (how cool would be that!). I highly recommend this course to students or professionals who want to pursue a career in F1 especially Aerodynamic Design.
Great course
Marwan Attar
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This course is more for designers than for Aerodynamicists. However, the interrelation between the both is crucial in terms of efficiency and optimising performance. This course gives a better understanding to how the design process of aero-components is completed and the structure followed for optimising that design.
I highly recommend this course!
Giuseppe Benvenuto
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A great opportunity to learn about production methods used in Formula1. It is also great to design a wing element using CATIA.
Really insightful
Francois Barkhuizen
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Thank you to Motorsport Engineer for hosting this course. It was really insightful and I learnt a lot. And thanks to Martin Buchan for sharing your knowledge and expertise in the course.
Recommended!
Mattia Belfico
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I would like to thank Motorsport Engineer for providing this interesting series of classes and in particular Martin Buchan and Gerard Torres for their availability. I highly recommend this course!

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Javier Sistiaga

Javi has a breadth of experience, spanning both Motorsport and Automotive domains. Whilst the majority of Javi’s career has been spent at Applus+ IDIADA developing 4-wheeled vehicles for global markets, he also has significant experience in the design and production of motorbikes. Javi has studied in both Spain and the UK, obtaining an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and an MSc in Motorsport Engineering from Oxford Brookes. In between the courses, Javi, co-founded BASS Racing – a motorbike team building on previous experience acquired through the university’s MotoStudent project.
Upon graduating from Oxford Brookes, Javi went straight to MotoGP, working as a Project Engineer for KTM. From here, Javi returned to Spain with IDIADA, carrying out a variety of roles related to Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation. In recent times, Javi has delivered courses at UPC and extended his expertise in Multi-Body Simulation to cover the Renewable Energy industry.

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Introduction

Vehicle Dynamics Basics

Review of Physics Principles

MATLAB/Simulink

Module Summary

How do tyres work? Introduction

How do tyres work? Lateral dynamics

How do tyres work? Longitudinal dynamics

How do tyres work? Combined forces

Tyre modelling: Linear tyre model

Tyre modelling: Pacejka tyre model

Tyre modelling: Other tyre models

Tyre characterization

Magic Formula in MATLAB/Simulink

Module Summary

Introduction

Low speed cornering

The bicycle model

MATLAB/Simulink modelling

Steady state response: Understeer and Oversteer

Steady state response: Critical and Characteristic speed

Steady state reponse: Neutral Steer point

Transient reponse

Transient response: Step response

Transient response: Frequency response

Module Summary

Introduction

Braking performance. Equations of motion

Braking performance. Load transfer

Braking performance. Maximum deceleration

Braking performance. Brake balance

Braking performance. Brake model

Braking performance. MATLAB/Simulink modelling

Driving performance. Equations of motion

Driving performance. Load transfer

Driving performance. Powertrain model

Driving performance. MATLAB/Simulink modelling

Module Summary

Introduction

Suspension role

Sprung and unsprung mass

Suspension components. Springs

Suspension components. Dampers

Suspension components. Installation ratio

Suspension components. Other components

Module Summary

Introduction

The power of isolation

Quarter car model: Equations of motion

Quarter car model: Natural frequency and damping ratio

Quarter car model: MATLAB/Simulink modelling

4-DOF model: Equations of motion

4-DOF model: Ride frequency ratio

4-DOF model: MATLAB/Simulink modelling

Out of plane model: Roll centre and load transfer

Out of plane model: Equations of motion

Out of plane model: Equations of motion summary

Module Summary

 Module Introduction

 Introduction

Parametric models

Multi-body software

Vehicle development

Module Summary

Modelling a Suspension Shaker Rig

Lifetime access

€199.95

Access Duration: Lifetime     ⓘ

Duration for which video lessons, downloadables, quizzes and assignments will be made available from the time of enrolment.

Mode of Delivery: Online     ⓘ

Lessons are managed by experienced course leaders leveraging online means.

E-mail support     ⓘ

We provide support throughout the duration of the course.

Certification     ⓘ

A certificate will be awarded upon course completion so you can share your achievement with your network.

Interact with instructor     ⓘ

Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.

Assignment     ⓘ

Impress your course leaders by excelling at the challenges they present to you.

Watch lessons in any order     ⓘ

Start from the beginning or the end - you choose!

Assignment feedback     ⓘ

Receive feedback from our course leaders so you can understand areas of improvement.

Videocall with instructor     ⓘ

Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.

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FAQ

Every course page has a section called “This course is for you if…”, detailing who the course is designed for. If you are unsure about a specific course, please get in touch with us at info@motorsportengineer.net and we will be happy to provide further guidance.

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Every course page has a section describing the syllabus. Furthermore, the detailed curriculum is also publicly available. Courses last between 8 to 20 hours, including guided lectures and individual work. Also, our courses are totally flexible and you can progress at your own pace.

Yes! A personalised certificate with your name and course subject will be provided once you successfully complete the course. This is a great way to show you have learnt from industry experts and allows you to differentiate from other engineers in the sector.

Our courses can be accessed, depending on the price plan acquired, going from 2 months to lifetime access . This guarantees flexibility to the needs of every student. 

If you are a group of students interested in one or more courses please contact us at info@motorsportengineer.net.

We are working hard to offer a series of courses grouped by specialist area (Aerodynamics, Composite Design, Vehicle Dynamics, etc). More details will be shared soon.

Networking is key for finding your way into any industry, and motorsport is not different. For this reason, we think that having the possibility to interact directly with instructors is vital. We have created a number of tools that will allow you to speak directly with our instructors during of the course through the platform.

Keep in mind that interesting questions will make you stand out!

Job hunting can be a stressful process filled with uncertainty. We offer a CV review process that is based on years of experience working in Formula 1 and other motorsport categories and recruiting the best talent for some of the greatest brands in the industry.

This is a private service offered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in this, please send us an email to info@motorsportengineer.net mentioning our CV review service and we will get back to you with all the information.

This is one of the most common questions we receive at our inbox.

There is not an answer that fits every single case, but here are some tips you can follow to achieve your goal.

1. Complete the Introductory Course available for free in our platform. It will give you a general idea of the motorsport industry.
2. Read our blog article 5 things every aspiring Formula 1 engineer should know.
3. Browse our Motorsport Academy for a course that catches your attention on the topic that you want to specialise in.
4. Feel free to contact us at info@motorsportengineer.net should you require further assistance.

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