Postgraduate Diploma in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows
Online 800 h postgraduate diploma in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows. 8 modules covering ISO 8855, SAE J670 and MF-Tyre/MF-Swift. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows — studying from Australia
Australia no longer manufactures passenger vehicles at scale, but automotive engineering remains significant through component suppliers, design and engineering services, fleet operations and a strong motorsport culture. Engineers contribute to vehicle testing, powertrain development, vehicle dynamics and aftermarket product development. Motorsport activity centres on categories such as Supercars, which draws engineering talent from across the country. Employers include major global suppliers, dealership groups, fleet operators and specialist engineering consultancies working with manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$2,850 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies matter for automotive engineering recognition?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body for engineers and sets the standards for Chartered Professional Engineer status, which generally requires an accredited qualification. Automotive standards in Australia are overseen by bodies such as the Department of Infrastructure and vehicle compliance agencies. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so their value depends on employer assessment.
What automotive careers and employers in Australia could this support?
Australia has automotive suppliers, vehicle engineering firms, motorsport teams and fleet operators, along with a growing mobility sector. Employers typically look at demonstrated technical skills, project work and experience. A SEIUM qualification may support your application, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide.
Can I manage this online course alongside a full-time job in Australia?
Yes, the courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around work and from home without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and employer-funded training may be possible in some cases.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the physical adhesion mechanisms of the tyre.
Characterise the viscoelastic behaviour of compounds.
Build multi-layer thermal models of the tyre.
Fit mechanical models such as the Magic Formula.
Identify grip windows by temperature and pressure.
Plan tests and analyse tyre data.
Integrate thermo-mechanical models into vehicle simulation.
Who it's for
- Tyre engineer wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Vehicle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Performance engineer wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Elastomer materials engineer wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Tyre data analyst wishing to specialise in Thermo-Mechanical Models and Grip Windows.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- SAE J2047
- ISO 28580
- UN ECE R30
- ISO 4000-1
- ETRTO Standards Manual
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Adhesion and hysteresis mechanisms1.2Asphalt roughness and macrotexture1.3Contact patch and pressure1.4Longitudinal and lateral slip1.5Friction coefficient and load1.6Influence of sliding speed1.7Effect of water and contamination1.8Evolution of track grip1.9Measuring asphalt roughness1.10Case study: grip analysis on different asphalts
2.1Viscoelastic behaviour of elastomers2.2Storage and loss moduli2.3Glass transition temperature2.4Time-temperature superposition principle2.5Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) tests2.6WLF equation and master curves2.7Racing compounds and fillers2.8Effect of thermal ageing2.9Graining and blistering2.10Laboratory: DMA curve analysis
3.1Heat sources: hysteresis and friction3.2Conduction through carcass and tread3.3Convection with air and rim3.4Brake heat transfer to the rim3.5Multi-layer temperature models3.6Surface versus internal temperature3.7Warm-up on the out-lap3.8Cooling under safety car3.9Validation with infrared sensors3.10Practice: three-layer thermal model
4.1Pacejka Magic Formula model4.2Brush models4.3Cornering and longitudinal stiffness4.4Self-aligning moment and pneumatic trail4.5Effect of camber and pressure4.6Relaxation length and transients4.7FTire and MF-Swift models4.8Parameter fitting with data4.9Coupling between thermal and mechanical models4.10Workshop: fitting the Magic Formula to test rig data
5.1Definition of the operating window5.2Grip as a function of temperature5.3Grip as a function of pressure5.4Windows by compound5.5Detection in telemetry5.6Under- and overheating5.7Warm-up strategies5.8Thermal balance between front and rear axles5.9Influence on car balance5.10Case study: window optimisation in qualifying
6.1Flat-belt test rigs6.2Traction and cornering tests6.3Competition TPMS sensors6.4Thermal imaging cameras on track6.5Wear and profile measurement6.6Supplier data and confidentiality6.7Quality of tyre data6.8Test planning6.9Correlation between test rig and track6.10Practice: analysis of infrared lap data
7.1Integration into vehicle models7.2Driver simulator with thermal model7.3Set-up sensitivity to grip7.4Stint simulation7.5Pressure optimisation7.6Impact on lap time7.7Real-time models7.8Model limitations7.9Knowledge management7.10Case study: stint simulation with a thermo-mechanical model
8.1Collection of tyre data8.2Fitting the mechanical model8.3Building the thermal model8.4Coupling both models8.5Identification of grip windows8.6Validation with track data8.7Stint simulation8.8Set-up recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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 MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, FTire, MATLAB, IPG CarMaker, MoTeC i2 Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for flat-belt test rig trials, on-track infrared measurement and DMA analysis of compounds. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the physical adhesion mechanisms of the tyre.
Characterise the viscoelastic behaviour of compounds.
Build multi-layer thermal models of the tyre.
Fit mechanical models such as the Magic Formula.
Identify grip windows by temperature and pressure.
Where this takes you
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.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 work with MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, FTire, MATLAB, IPG CarMaker, MoTeC i2 Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
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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