Monday 2nd March - Thursday 5th March (4 days)
Price - €2150
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Course overview
Accelerate your expertise in tire mechanics at the comprehensive, industry-renowned Tire Mechanics Short Course from the University of Akron – the global leader in polymer science and tire engineering education for over 55 years. Designed 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 newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Why choose this course?
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Expert faculty: Learn from tutors with over 120 years of practical tire engineering and compounding experience at multiple tire industry R&D centers;
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Dynamic curriculum: Build your knowledge methodically as each day expands on the previous one;
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Tailored learning: Whether you’re new to tires or a seasoned engineer, gain fresh perspective and practical tools to enhance your expertise;
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Exclusive resources: Receive detailed course notes and a 700-page e-book, The Pneumatic Tire, edited by Profs. 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: 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 advances 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, attesting to their expertise in tire mechanics.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in tire engineering and design. Register now to secure your spot on this transformational course!
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in tire engineering and design.
Getting here
To help you start your short course experience smoothly, we strongly recommend checking your room location before arriving at the venue.
Tire Technology Expo hosts multiple short courses alongside the conference and exhibition programme, taking place across different halls and meeting rooms within the venue. Allowing a few extra minutes to familiarise yourself with your course location will help ensure you arrive on time and ready to get the most from the session.
Each short course has a dedicated room assignment, and signage will be in place onsite to guide you. However, to make planning even easier, we have created a downloadable information guide containing everything you need ahead of your arrival.
The PDF includes:
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Your short course room location
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A detailed venue map highlighting entrances and key areas
We encourage all attendees to download and review the guide in advance, particularly if this is your first visit to the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in tire engineering and design.
For further information, please contact Tim Sandford, conference director:
UKi Media & Events, Parsonage House, Parsonage Square, Dorking RH4 1UP, UK
Tel: +44 1306 743744
Fax: +44 1306 877411
tim.sandford@ukimediaevents.co.uk