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Postgraduate Diploma in Military Suspension Dynamics

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Military Suspension Dynamics. 8 modules covering ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration), ISO 8608 (road surface profiles) and MSC Adams. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse vehicle dynamics on uneven terrain.

02

Compare suspension architectures for heavy vehicles.

03

Build multibody dynamic models of the vehicle.

04

Size dampers considering heat dissipation.

05

Design active and semi-active suspension control strategies.

06

Evaluate stability and manoeuvrability with standardised tests.

07

Plan suspension durability tests.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle dynamics engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Suspension engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Multibody simulation engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Chassis control engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Mobility test engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Durability engineer who wants to specialise in Military Suspension Dynamics.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the land defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
  • ISO 8608 (road surface profiles)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics terminology)
  • ISO 3888-2 (evasive manoeuvre)
  • ISO 7401 (lateral transient response)
  • MIL-STD-810H (environmental testing)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Vehicle–terrain interaction: terramechanics
  2. 1.2Bekker and Wong equations
  3. 1.3Cone index and VCI
  4. 1.4Wheeled vs tracked vehicles
  5. 1.5NATO NRMM mobility
  6. 1.6Terrain profiles and roughness
  7. 1.7Vehicle degrees of freedom
  8. 1.8Ride comfort and absorbed power
  9. 1.9Vibration-limited speed
  10. 1.10Workshop: mobility analysis with terrain data
  1. 2.1Torsion bars
  2. 2.2Hydropneumatic suspension
  3. 2.3Coil springs and leaf springs
  4. 2.4Trailing arm suspension
  5. 2.5Independent wheel suspensions
  6. 2.6Rotary and linear dampers
  7. 2.7Bump stops and travel limiters
  8. 2.8Track suspension: road wheels and tensioners
  9. 2.9Height adjustment and levelling
  10. 2.10Practice: stiffness comparison of two systems
  1. 3.1Quarter-vehicle models
  2. 3.2Half-vehicle pitch-bounce models
  3. 3.3Full multibody models
  4. 3.4Transfer functions and frequency response
  5. 3.5Random excitation and PSD
  6. 3.6Simulation in MATLAB/Simulink
  7. 3.7Multibody software: Adams and Simpack
  8. 3.8Tyre and track modelling
  9. 3.9Model validation
  10. 3.10Lab: quarter-vehicle model in Simulink
  1. 4.1Force–velocity characteristics
  2. 4.2Energy dissipation and temperature
  3. 4.3High-performance dampers
  4. 4.4Fluids and degradation
  5. 4.5Valve design
  6. 4.6Damper test bench testing
  7. 4.7Overheating failure
  8. 4.8Maintenance and refurbishment
  9. 4.9Selection for mission profiles
  10. 4.10Practice: calculating damper temperature
  1. 5.1Skyhook and groundhook control
  2. 5.2Magnetorheological dampers
  3. 5.3Hydraulic active suspension
  4. 5.4Terrain preview with sensors
  5. 5.5Optimal control strategies: LQR
  6. 5.6Robust control
  7. 5.7Energy consumption and reliability
  8. 5.8Platform stabilisation
  9. 5.9Application cases
  10. 5.10Lab: simulated skyhook control
  1. 6.1Static lateral stability
  2. 6.2Rollover risk and SSF
  3. 6.3Steering of tracked vehicles
  4. 6.4Steering in multi-wheeled vehicles
  5. 6.5Obstacle and trench crossing
  6. 6.6Fording and gradients
  7. 6.7Effect of raised masses
  8. 6.8Manoeuvre tests
  9. 6.9Electronic stability aids
  10. 6.10Case study: rollover analysis of a 6x6
  1. 7.1Test tracks and standard profiles
  2. 7.2Instrumentation: accelerometers and potentiometers
  3. 7.3Ride comfort tests
  4. 7.4Component durability and fatigue
  5. 7.5Accelerated testing
  6. 7.6Four-post rig testing
  7. 7.7Simulation–test correlation
  8. 7.8Applicable MIL-STD-810 standards
  9. 7.9Test data analysis
  10. 7.10Practice: suspension test plan
  1. 8.1Defining mobility requirements
  2. 8.2Selecting the suspension type
  3. 8.3Stiffness sizing
  4. 8.4Damping design
  5. 8.5Modelling and simulation
  6. 8.6Stability assessment
  7. 8.7Test plan
  8. 8.8Maintenance analysis
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final 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: 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 MSC Adams, MATLAB/Simulink, Simpack, ANSYS Mechanical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real full-vehicle multibody simulation procedures, damper bench tests and track manoeuvrability trials. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, IHL and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Defining mobility requirements

Analyse vehicle dynamics on uneven terrain.

Selecting the suspension type

Compare suspension architectures for heavy vehicles.

Stiffness sizing

Build multibody dynamic models of the vehicle.

Damping design

Size dampers considering heat dissipation.

Modelling and simulation

Design active and semi-active suspension control strategies.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle dynamics engineerSuspension engineerMultibody simulation engineerChassis control engineerMobility test engineerDurability engineer
Admissions & scholarships

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 command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

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 will work with MSC Adams, MATLAB/Simulink, Simpack and ANSYS Mechanical. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative final 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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