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Course Overview
Accelerate your expertise in tire mechanics at the comprehensive industry-renowned University of Akron Tire Mechanics Short Course - the global leader in polymer science and tire engineering education for over 55 years. Designer for engineers, chemists, and scientists, this four-day immersive course delivers a review of fundamentals and cutting-edge insights into tire design and performance for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Why choose this course?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from tutors with over 120 years of practical tire engineering and compounding experience at multiple tire industry R&D centers.
- Dynamic Curriculum: Build your knowledge methodically as each day expands on the previous..
- Tailored Learning: Whether you're new to tires or a seasoned engineer, gain fresh perspective and practical tools to enhance your expertise.
- Exclusive Resources: Receive detailed course and a 700-page e-book, The Pneumatic Tire, edited by Professors Gent and Walter.
Course highlights
Day-by-day learning designed to deepen your understanding:
- Day 1: Basic tire structure, materials and compounding considerations.
- Day 2: Tire grip, tread design, performance tuning, and testing methodologies.
- Day 3: Rubber properties, multiphysics, for tire durability, AI for precise modeling and intelligent optimization of advanced rubber/cord material laws.
- Day 4: The structural mechanics, simulation techniques, virtual design, and finite element modeling.
Who should attend?
Ideal for practicing engineers, chemists, and scientists with a Bachelor of Science background concerned with tires and vehicles. This course offers:
- A comprehensive introduction for new professionals.
- Refresher knowledge for experienced engineers.
- Insights into the latest advancements in tire mechanics.
Key benefits
- Gain an in-depth understanding of tire anatomy, compounds, and chemistry.
- Explore forces generated in tires and the impact of tread design on vehicle performance.
- Learn structural design principles with cutting-edge tools, including AI applications in tire engineering.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from The University of Akron, marking their expertise in tire mechanics.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in tire engineering and design. You can view the full course program here.
For further information, please contact Tim Sandford, conference director:
UKi Media & Events, Abinger House, Church Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1DF, UK
Tel: +44 1306 743744
Fax: +44 1306 877411
tim.sandford@ukimediaevents.co.uk