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Modal analysis course on motorcycle chassis

Online course of 300 hours in modal analysis of motorcycle chassis: 6 modules covering chassis vibration, numerical and experimental modal analysis, correlation and updating, and design applications, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Modal analysis course on motorcycle chassis — studying from Australia

Motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles are a significant part of Australian transport and recreation, with strong demand for motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes in urban and regional areas. Engineers working in this field contribute to chassis and powertrain design, rider safety systems and emissions compliance. National vehicle standards and rider safety initiatives shape product development and testing. Employers include motorcycle importers and distributors, component suppliers, accessory makers and e-mobility start-ups.

Fees for Australia: A$1,020 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)
  • Australian Motorcycle Industry Association
  • Standards Australia
  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Typical roles

  • Motorcycle Design Engineer
  • Two-Wheeler Test Engineer
  • Rider Safety Engineer
  • E-Mobility Product Engineer

Questions from Australia

Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised for motorcycle engineering roles in Australia?

SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body. Recognition for engineering or vehicle compliance roles is decided by individual employers and relevant bodies. Vehicle safety and compliance in Australia are governed by national design rules, which apply regardless of your qualification, so check requirements with the employer.

Which Australian employers work in motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?

Motorcycle and scooter importers, distributors, component suppliers, dealer service networks and performance workshops are examples of Australian employers in this field. Whether they value a private qualification depends on their policies. Practical experience and a strong final project portfolio are typically persuasive in this industry.

Is the course suitable for someone working full time in Australia?

The programmes are delivered 100% online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from home at times that suit you. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Check the hours required for your chosen programme and make sure your schedule allows steady progress.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain vibration theory applied to motorcycle chassis.

02

Carry out numerical modal analyses using finite elements.

03

Perform experimental modal tests with an impact hammer and shaker.

04

Correlate results using the MAC criterion.

05

Update numerical models with experimental data.

06

Apply the results to structural redesign.

07

Develop a complete modal analysis project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • NVH engineers working on two-wheelers.
  • Structural analysis engineers who want to master dynamic behaviour.
  • Test engineers running vibration and modal tests.
  • Chassis engineers.
  • Instrumentation technicians.
  • Simulation engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 7626-1:2011 (measurement of mechanical mobility, basic concepts)
  • ISO 7626-2:2015 (excitation with a single shaker)
  • ISO 7626-5 (impact excitation)
  • ISO 16063-21 (calibration of vibration transducers)
  • ISO 2041:2018 (vibration vocabulary)
  • ISO 18431-1 (vibration signal processing)
  • ISO 5349-1:2001 (hand-arm vibration)
  • Simcenter Testlab
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • MATLAB
  • Dewesoft
  • Abaqus
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Single-degree-of-freedom systems
  2. 1.2Multi-degree-of-freedom systems
  3. 1.3Natural frequencies and mode shapes
  4. 1.4Structural damping and its measurement
  5. 1.5Engine and road excitation
  6. 1.6Resonance and its dangers
  7. 1.7Vibration at the handlebar and footpegs
  8. 1.8Typical modes of a motorcycle chassis
  9. 1.9Relationship between modes and dynamic behaviour
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: frequency calculation for a mass-spring system
  1. 2.1Finite element model for modal analysis
  2. 2.2Mass and stiffness in the model
  3. 2.3Free and fixed boundary conditions
  4. 2.4Mode extraction
  5. 2.5Modal participation factors
  6. 2.6Visualisation of mode shapes
  7. 2.7Influence of the engine as a mass
  8. 2.8Sensitivity to design changes
  9. 2.9Common errors in modal models
  10. 2.10Lab: modes of a twin-spar chassis
  1. 3.1Instrumentation: accelerometers and impact hammer
  2. 3.2Excitation with an electrodynamic shaker
  3. 3.3Frequency response functions
  4. 3.4Coherence and measurement quality
  5. 3.5Suspending the structure
  6. 3.6Measurement point grid
  7. 3.7Estimation of modal parameters
  8. 3.8Accelerometer calibration
  9. 3.9Operational modal analysis
  10. 3.10Workshop: impact test on a swingarm
  1. 4.1Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC)
  2. 4.2Frequency comparison
  3. 4.3Mode pairing
  4. 4.4Model updating
  5. 4.5Sources of discrepancy
  6. 4.6Bolted joint models
  7. 4.7Validation of the updated model
  8. 4.8Use in subsequent design
  9. 4.9Correlation report
  10. 4.10Case study: correlation of a subframe
  1. 5.1Decoupling modes from excitations
  2. 5.2Stiffness and modes in stability
  3. 5.3Dynamic vibration absorbers
  4. 5.4Flexible engine mounts
  5. 5.5Reducing handlebar vibration
  6. 5.6Rider comfort
  7. 5.7Vibration fatigue
  8. 5.8Structural modifications and their prediction
  9. 5.9Analysis of real cases
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: modification to shift a mode
  1. 6.1Selection of the chassis or component
  2. 6.2Finite element model
  3. 6.3Numerical modal analysis
  4. 6.4Experimental test plan
  5. 6.5Testing and processing
  6. 6.6Numerical-experimental mode correlation
  7. 6.7Improvement proposal
  8. 6.8Conclusions of the modal analysis
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB, Dewesoft and Abaqus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: impact testing on a swingarm, modal analysis of a chassis and numerical-experimental MAC correlation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: ISO 7626-1:2011, ISO 7626-2:2015, ISO 7626-5, ISO 16063-21, ISO 2041:2018, ISO 18431-1, ISO 5349-1:2001.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 7626-1, ISO 7626-2 and ISO 7626-5 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB, Dewesoft, Abaqus, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete modal analysis project on a motorcycle chassis or component, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Select chassis or component
Choose the structure to analyse and build its finite element model.
Run numerical modal analysis
Extract the modes and frequencies numerically.
Plan and run the test
Define the experimental test plan, perform the test and process the data.
Correlate and improve
Correlate numerical and experimental modes and propose an improvement.
Final project
Present the modal analysis conclusions, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

NVH engineerStructural analysis engineerTest engineerChassis engineerInstrumentation technicianSimulation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB, Dewesoft, Abaqus, 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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