introduction to vehicle dynamics - Prodrive

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introduction to vehicle dynamics
‘Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics‘ is a
three day course running at Prodrive’s
proving ground near Kenilworth,
Warwickshire, UK
The course is currently run twice a year.
To check the next available dates please
visit www.prodrive.com/dynamics.
The course aims to deliver an
understanding of the core theory of
vehicle dynamic behaviour. This will be
achieved in a variety of theoretical and
practical sessions that will include
classroom lectures and on-track driving
activities.
By completing the course, delegates will
have a sound understanding of the
basic principles of vehicle dynamics,
along with the skills essential to
engineers who are responsible for
vehicle behaviour at the design and
development stages. It is intended that
this will then allow them to deliver
vehicles in their normal work that have
desirable vehicle behaviour.
To ensure that delegates receive the
highest levels of personal tuition, places
on the course are limited to just 15.
On-track activities account for around
one third of the sessions and during
these, delegates will be split into
smaller groups to ensure that everyone
receives an appropriate amount of
driving time.
location
‘Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics’ will
be held at Prodrive’s private proving
ground in Warwickshire, UK.
The facility is just a 20 minute drive
from Birmingham International airport
and only 15minutes from the M40 and
M42 motorways.
Prodrive’s proving ground in Warwickshire
day 1
day 2 day 3
• Introduction and expectations
• The big picture
• Safety briefing
• Development driving techniques
• Tyre behaviour and choice
• Understeer/oversteer/other vehicle
behaviour
• Limit handling – road, track, stage
• In-vehicle data recording and its use
• Roll as a handling modifier
• Mass distribution
• Traction effects
• Suspension calibration
• Structural considerations
• Active systems
• Human aspects
• Design methods – assessment task
• Development methods – assessment
task
• Delivering excellence
• Wrap up and feedback
course fees
Attendance on the course is charged at
£1995 + VAT @17.5% per delegate.
The fee includes attendance at all of the
sessions on each of the three days,
including on-track driving and workshop
activities, lunch, refreshments and a
copy of all course notes. All delegates
must hold a valid driving licence. The fee
does not include overnight
accommodation or evening meals,
although discounted accomodation is
available at a local hotel.
bookings
To book your place on the course,
simply visit www.prodrive.com/dynamics,
and complete and return the booking
form to the course team.
Full terms and conditions can be found
on the website.
“We’d recommend any junior dynamicist,
pen-pushing CEO, or even seasoned
engineers to sign up”
Damian Harty - course tutor
Graham Johnson, editor-in-chief
Vehicle Dynamics International magazine
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www.prodrive.com/dynamics