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Mechatronics Modelling for Vehicle Systems

Overview

This five-day course provides knowledge in mechatronics and electrical modelling for automotive systems using unified techniques.

Course Structure

The course is delivered through lectures in the morning and hands-on or tutorial activities in the afternoon.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamental understanding of physical modelling applied to vehicles mechatronic systems
• Modelling techniques, from basic methodology to graphical modelling and practical viewpoints
• Role of first principle and data-driven modelling

Core Content

• Introduction to mathematical modelling
• Modelling from first principle
• Newtonian and Lagrangian modelling
• Electric circuits and networks
• Modelling from data and system identification
• Modelling of delays
• Block diagram reduction
• Modelling with Labview and Dymola
• Modelling for vehicle dynamics and tyre-surface interaction
• Modelling with Matlab/Simulink

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at control, system, and component engineers working in the automotive industry, as well as engineering technical directors and managers.

Speakers

• Dr Stefano Longo - Cranfield University
• Dr Efstathios Velenis - Cranfield University
• Dr Daniel Auger - Cranfield University
• Mr Alessandro Picarelli - Claytex
• Mr Ashish Naik - National Instruments

Concessions

A 10% discount applies if booked 8 weeks in advance.

Accommodation Options and Prices

This is a non-residential course, but accommodation can be booked on campus or at nearby hotels.

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Cranfield University is situated in Bedfordshire, close to the border with Buckinghamshire, with convenient access to airports and motorways.

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