Programme B - Vehicle Dynamics and Physical Testing

Instrumentation engineers working on electric vehicles face challenges such as ensuring measurement accuracy, managing high voltage safety, integrating complex systems, processing and analysing large volumes of data, considering environmental factors, complying with regulations, optimizing costs, and adapting to emerging technology trends. These challenges require technical expertise, innovation, and adaptability to overcome and contribute to the advancement of electric mobility.

This workshop focuses on driving dynamics and testing using a car to demonstrate in real time. Explore the wireless acquisition of brake disc temperature using imc's Dx-Brake Temp. Discover the capabilities of the CLSxsensor, known for its small size and precise steering parameter detection. Delve into the world of high precision with the WFT-Cx measuring wheels, capable of accurately measuring forces and torques exerted on the vehicle during driving dynamics tests, braking tests, and load collective determinations. Experience the power of the imcCRONOSflex data acquisition system, which captures these sensor signals in high resolution and synchronously compiles them into a comprehensive data set. This workshop will help enhance your knowledge of advanced testing and measurement techniques.

Fatigue Analysis – Introduction and Application

Fatigue analysis is one of the most important applications of strain gauge technology. A fascinating concept with powerful results and important practical impact, it is used to estimate the lifetime of mechanical structures under the influence of cyclical stress.

This seminar will give you an introduction to the basic concepts, the mathematical background and practical applications:

• What is the difference between durability and fatigue?
  
• How come that even small stress, when imposed in a repetitive way, can have fatal effects on lifetime?
  
• The “Wöhler-curve” and how FEM simulation and actual measurements can complement each other.
  
• Linear damage accumulation according to the “Miner’s Rule”
  
• Strain gauge technology and suitable data acquisition systems
  
• The importance and possible impact of precision in fatigue analysis