Certification Course in Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
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Module 1: Pre-Requisites & Core Concepts
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Module 2: Automotive Components and Systems
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Module 3: Loads and Force Distribution in Vehicles
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Module 4: Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics in MotionTopic 1: Understanding the Vehicle as a Dynamic System24m 20sTopic 2: Introduction to the Quarter Car Model32m 31sTopic 3: Kinematics of the Quarter Car Model18m 56sTopic 4: Longitudinal Dynamics – Vehicle Motion and Stability20m 42sTopic 5: Lateral Dynamics – Cornering and Stability Analysis10m 26sTopic 6: Unpredictable Steering – Factors Affecting Handling Response25m 55s
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Module 5: Suspension System – Understanding Vehicle Stability & Ride ComfortTopic 1: Suspension System Types – Dependent & Independent with Basic Components14m 25sTopic 2: Suspension Components – Wheel Assembly, Bushings, Bearings, Anti-Roll & Sway Bars8m 30sTopic 3: MacPherson Strut – Design and Operation9m 4sTopic 4: Double Wishbone – Structure and Dynamics13m 22sTopic 5: Trailing Arm & Semi-Trailing Arm – Functionality15m 26sTopic 6: Three-Link Trailing Arm – Design and Vehicle Use9m 50s
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Module 6: Suspension Geometry – Understanding Vehicle Handling and StabilityTopic 1: Caster Angle – Definition and Importance15m 58sTopic 2: Camber Angle – Vehicle Stability and Tire Contact12m 42sTopic 3: Toe Angle and Vehicle Stability7m 53sTopic 4: Kingpin Inclination15m 48sTopic 5: Pneumatic Trail and Mechanical Trail11m 35sTopic 6: Roll Center and Roll Rate12m 20sTopic 7: Suspension Geometry – Overall View13m 26sTopic 8: Bump and Droop Considerations12m 52sTopic 9: Four-Bar Mechanism and Instant Center14m 47sTopic 10: Roll Center Design and Geometry14m 13sTopic 11: Roll Moment and Roll Moment Calculation11m 49sTopic 12: Jacking Force and Roll Center Relationship13m 4sTopic 13: Ride Rate18m 15sTopic 14: Overview of Suspension Behaviour9m 5sTopic 15: Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat11m 49sTopic 16: Need for Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat12m 22sTopic 17: Damping Ratio and Damping Constant12m 24sTopic 18: Lateral Slip Angle and Cornering Forces5m 46s
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The Certification Course in Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics provides a deep and practical understanding of how a vehicle moves, steers, and reacts under various driving conditions. Designed to bridge theoretical physics with real-world automotive behavior, this course introduces you to the forces, motion principles, suspension geometry, and load transfer mechanisms that define vehicle performance and comfort.
Learners will explore the complete foundation of vehicle motion dynamics—from longitudinal and lateral behavior to ride and handling balance, including suspension design and geometry optimization. With a mix of conceptual explanation, numerical problem-solving, and visual demonstrations, this course builds the technical foundation essential for careers in vehicle design, testing, simulation, and performance engineering.
By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the parameters that affect vehicle stability, cornering, braking, and comfort—and be equipped with the analytical and engineering tools used in today’s automotive and EV industries.
What's included
- - 6 Modules
- - 24 Lessons
- - 10.99 hours of Video Content
- - Certificate of Completion.
