Postgraduate Diploma in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows. 8 modules covering UN R75, ISO 4249-1 and MF-Tyre/MF-Swift. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the structure and force-generation mechanics of the motorcycle tyre.
Characterise the viscoelastic behaviour of rubber and its temperature dependence.
Formulate thermal balances for the tread and carcass during rolling.
Relate temperature, pressure and compound to the grip window.
Measure and interpret tyre temperatures using pyrometry and TPMS.
Simulate heating and degradation using thermomechanical models.
Define data-driven tyre usage strategies.
Who it's for
- Competition tyre engineer looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Compound development engineer looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Track data engineer looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Elastomer laboratory technician looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Vehicle dynamics engineer looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Tyre simulation specialist looking to specialise in Thermomechanics of 2R Tyres and Grip Windows.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter tyre manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UN R75
- ISO 4249-1
- ISO 4249-2
- ETRTO Standards Manual
- ISO 6721-1
- ASTM D5992
- ISO 4649
- FIM Grand Prix Technical Regulations
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Radial and bias-ply structure in motorcycles1.2Section profile and contact patch under lean1.3Multi-zone compounds and tread bands1.4Carcass stiffness and inflation pressure1.5Lateral force generation through camber1.6Cornering and camber stiffness1.7Tyre relaxation and transient response1.8Dimensional standards and rims1.9Road, hypersport and slick tyres1.10Workshop: reading markings and load indices
2.1Storage and loss modulus2.2Glass transition temperature of the compound2.3Time–temperature superposition principle2.4WLF equation and master curves2.5Hysteresis and internal heat generation2.6Payne effect and strain dependence2.7Influence of carbon black and silica2.8Thermal ageing and hardening2.9Frictional traction and viscoelasticity2.10Laboratory: DMA test of a sports compound
3.1Heat sources: hysteresis and slip3.2Conduction between tread, carcass and air3.3Forced convection and the effect of relative wind3.4Radiation and heat transmitted through the rim3.5Surface-to-core thermal gradients3.6Heating under braking and acceleration3.7Thermal asymmetry by circuit and direction of rotation3.8Lumped-node thermal models3.9Influence of pressure on internal temperature3.10Practice: three-node thermal model in Python
4.1Dependence of friction coefficient on temperature4.2Optimal window by compound4.3Molecular adhesion versus indentation4.4Effect of asphalt roughness4.5Wet grip and rain compounds4.6Overheating and tread degradation4.7Cold tyres and crash risk4.8Lap-by-lap performance curves4.9Graining and surface tearing phenomena4.10Case study: working window of two compounds
5.1Infrared pyrometry on the tread5.2TPMS sensors with gas temperature5.3Tread thermography after a stint5.4Heated blankets and warm-up protocols5.5Synchronisation with telemetry data5.6Correlation of temperature with slip and load5.7Emissivity errors and calibration5.8Databases by circuit and conditions5.9Internal temperature measurement with thermocouples5.10Laboratory: thermal analysis of a real session
6.1Tyre models with thermal coupling6.2Parameterisation of MF-Tyre with temperature6.3Brush models with variable friction6.4Finite elements of tread and carcass6.5Lap simulation with thermal model6.6Parameter identification from tests6.7Uncertainty and sensitivity of models6.8Use in driver simulator6.9Model validation against telemetry6.10Practice: heating simulation with FTire
7.1Compound selection by track temperature7.2Cold and hot pressures7.3Wear management and performance drop-off7.4Influence of suspension setup7.5Effect of traction control on the tread7.6Single-supplier tyre rules7.7Communication with the tyre manufacturer7.8Decisions in changing conditions7.9Rider behaviour and corner exit7.10Case study: compound choice for a race
8.1Case definition and study circuit8.2Compilation of compound and track data8.3Construction of the thermal model8.4Lap-by-lap grip window simulation8.5Analysis of target pressures and temperatures8.6Proposed usage strategy8.7Validation with telemetry data8.8Technical conclusions and limitations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online study 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, Python (SciPy), 2D Datarecording, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real DMA characterisation procedures for compounds across temperature and frequency sweeps, tread thermography after on-track stints, and correlation of infrared pyrometry with telemetry data. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Describe the structure and force-generation mechanics of the motorcycle tyre.
Characterise the viscoelastic behaviour of rubber and its temperature dependence.
Formulate thermal balances for the tread and carcass during rolling.
Relate temperature, pressure and compound to the grip window.
Measure and interpret tyre temperatures using pyrometry and TPMS.
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 level of 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 comprises 800 hours in total, 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 MF-Tyre/MF-Swift, FTire, MATLAB, Python (SciPy), 2D Datarecording. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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