RACE CAR ENGINEERING COURSE

FULL TIME – 72 H

Intensive course will run from January 16th to February 2nd, 2012

High competition is a very demanding sector that requires a total commitment of allstakeholders such as engineers, technicians, designers and directors.

Without prior knowledge and experience is very difficult to access.

As professional drivers are prepared and trained to participate in achieving a successfulchampionship, engineers and technicians also have to act in a similar way, with the samemethod of work and knowledge.

Behind the high competition, there are a network of manufacturers, suppliers, consultants,and a parallel industry that needs technicians and specialized engineers in highcompetition.

Monlau competition provides a specific course of high value for all those people who arepassionate about racing and want to be part of this wonderful world.

Therefore, Monlau Competition is positioned as theleading training school for technicians andengineers of competition in the categories ofautosport and motorcycling in our pyramidencompassing experience to all players involved inthe motor world.

FOCUS:

High competition has always been a very difficultfield to access professionally talking.

To do this we must differentiate adequatelyprepared and trained to acquire the skills todevelop in the near future. The main value: ourteachers are qualified and active in the highcompetition.

The theory is fundamental to a good solidfoundation, but experience on the track that ourteachers give to students is crucial to their careers.

Our teachers hold current information on the latestdevelopments and trends as they are active inmajor championships.

That information and the method of work is instilledin every student in their educational process toachieve excellent academic preparation.

MONLAU COMPETICIÓN:

School of reference in Spain.

Monlau Competition, lead by former 125cc worldchampion Emilio Alzamora, born in 1998 coveredby the school group Monlau with over 25 years ofexperience in the field of teaching and learning.Monlau Competition is the pioneerschool in Spain as far as racing mechanic training isconcerned.

It currently has more than 250 students intheir classrooms divided between courses in racingmechanics of cars and motorcycles.

Admitted students are aged between 16 and 25years old and come from all corners of Spain.

After 12 years of experience in the field of teaching

technique in motorsports world in 2010 launched the

first Master in Racing Engineering

With a bright graduate faculty specializing in various

modules of the master and active in major national

and international championships.

In 2011 it launched the second edition of the Master

in Engineering Competition with great success.

Facilities Monlau Competition which will teach the course.

Emilio Alzamora, Director of Monlau CompeticiónIt was 125cc World Champion in 1999

"The high competition is an exciting

sport that brings the team spirit,

competitiveness, technology,

research and method, values

that appeal to an engineer.

Passion is essential to understand

the sport and therefore a privilege

to work on it. "

WHO IS IT FOR?

The master is designed for students of Engineering or higher, Engineering graduates or experienced professionals who wish to engage the world of motorsport in the spectrum of car or motorcycle racing.

In order to ensure quality and excellencein teaching, places are limited.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will hone the skills and knowledge of students in relation to the high competition by providing an understanding of main technologies.

In addition, we offer a tailored management development discipline, a requirement for companies linked to high competition.

The course is taught in Monlau Competición facilities, where are located the Racing Departments of our school.

All course content are well selected and concentrated to provide a high educational value in its 72 hours.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The main objective of our school is:to provide an opportunity for young engineering students, engineers and experienced professionals to train as specialists in real racing cars and motorcycles in all specialties according to the methods, criteria and needs of the professional teams and specialized companies acting in direct motorsport (Championships) or indirectly (Industry)..

INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE:

The course lasts 72 hours and is divided in 9 modules perfectly structured and analyzed.

This is a specific and personalized course on all aspects of engineering high competition in the field of motor sport world.

After completing the course the student will have acquired all necessary knowledge to choose his professional way (Track Engineer, engineer of engine, aerodynamics, telemetry, simulation, manager of a team or a technical office engineer in the automotive industry or auxiliary ... etc.).

The classroom is equipped with the latest technologies.

The course is led by:

•Emilio Alzamora: Director Monlau Competición•Jaime Serrano: Deputy Monlau Competición•Modest Guerola: General Coordinator•Dani Gratacos: Auto Coordinator•Sergi Borrull: Professor Auto

DATES:

From January 16, 2012 to February 2, 2012.Total number of sessions: 12 (72 hours)

To ensure excellent quality of teaching the number of places is limited to 25 students.

PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE:

Main objectives:

Expand expertise on the key factors in race cars as modules attached.

TEACHING FACULTY:

•Daniel Gratacós:

Motorsports Area CoordinatorIndustrial Engineer

Master of Engineering Co-ordinator Area ofCompetition Motorsports / Industrial Engineer

He is currently Carlos Sainz Jr. engineer at RedBull Jr. and has worked in GP2 for 4 yearswith drivers like :Timo Glock, Petrov or Maldonado.It has also been an engineer of the World Seriesby Renault with Jaime Alguersuari and otherchampionships as the A1GP, Formula Superleague,F3, GT's ...

•Sergi Borrull:

ProfessorAutomobile Engineer

He is currently Technical Director at Pons Racing inWorld Series by Renault. He has a proveninternational experience in Formula 3, WSR andGP2 as well as in the automotive industry.

COURSE MODULES:

MAIN CONTENTS:

The main contents that develop during the Race Car Engineering Course is structured as follows:

•1) RACE CAR AERODYNAMICS

•2) RACE CAR DATA ACQUISITION

•3) ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

•4) RACE CAR VEHICLE DYNAMICS

•5) MATERIALS APPLIED IN MOTORSPORT

•6) MARKETING & TEAM MANAGEMENT

•7) CAD & CAE

•8) CFD

•9) MATLAB

•10) PRACTICE DAY : PRIVATE TEST CIRCUIT

MODULE 3:

RACE CAR ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Objectives:

•To analyse and understand the different kindof engines (2T, 4T, Otto, Diesel, turbo, etc.)

•Needs for each kind of car, from formulas toGT’s•Electronics applied•Different elements of the transmissions (gearbox, differentials, etc.)•Assembly of the different elements

MODULE 1:

RACE CAR AERODYNAMICS

Objectives:

•To obtain an overview of aerodynamic concepts and body interaction.•To have a deep knowledge of aerodynamic formulae and its application.•To understand aerodynamic maps and wind tunnel data supplied by the vehicle manufacturer.

History of aerodynamicsAerodynamic conceptsAerodynamic elementsBasic formulaeAeromapsAerdynamic testing

MODULE 2:

RACE CAR DATA ACQUISITION:

Objectives:

-To distinguish the different kinds of systemsapplied in motorsport and all the elements ofhardware and software

-To analyse the data in order to make it useful fordriver and mechanics-Be useful: fast and effective

Data systems used:WintaxPI

Data analysis:Formula Renault 2.0F3 Euro OpenSpanish GT’s

MODULE 4:

RACE CAR VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Objectives:

•To gather extended vehicle dynamicsunderstanding.

•To apply adquired knowledge into real race carcases.

•To understand the causes and effects of set upchanges regarding race car dynamics.

•Vehicle performance

•Slip angle and yaw

•Oversteer and understeer

•Suspension characteristics and geometry

•Load transfer formulae

•Dampers and damping theory

• Vehicle mathematical model

•Tyres, Differential ,Set up

MODULE 5:

MATERIALS APPLIED IN MOTORSPORT:

Objectives:

•General overview of the materials used inmotorsport

•Learn how to choose the correct material for agiven piece or how to distinguish them

•Know the basic properties of each material

Properties of the materials

Physics

Mechanicals

Classifications of the materials

Metals

Ceramics

Polymers

Semiconductor

Compounds

Analysis of the needs for a competition

Analysis of the needs

Actual design

Welding process

Analysis

MODULE 8:

CFD

Objectives:

•Review some basic fluid mechanics concepts.•Assimilate the steps involved in a fluid flowsimulation.•Interpret the results and understand thelimitations of fluid flow simulations.•Get acquainted with the ANSYS Fluent simulationtool.

Tools:• ANSYS Design Modeler• ANSYS Meshing• ANSYS CFD-Post• ANSYS Fluent:

-Models & Formulation

-Cell Zones & Boundary Conditions-Solver Settings-Post-processing

MODULE 9:

MATLAB

Objectives:

•Understanding MATLAB software and itsenvironment•Provide a basic knowledge of MATLABprogramming, usage of functions and script files

Fundamentals: vectors, matrices and operatorsFunctionsPlotting and graphicsCommonly used functions and subroutinesM-files

MODULE 6:

MARKETING & TEAM MANAGEMENT:

Objectives:

•Get the know how to run a team and the needs ofthe teams•Team structure, administration, logistics andsponsor management•Psychological management and improve humanefficiency on racing activities

Management and team directionMarketing, administration and supplierLogisticsHuman and technical resourcesIn and out coming of the teamFinancial managementTeam and rider psychological management onracing environment

MODULE 7:

CAD & CAE

Objectives:

•Acquire the knowledge of the Pro/Engineer toolsuse.•Optimizing the designing approach withPro/Engineer.•Overview of the Pro/Mechanica, Pro/Mechanism.

CADFundamentalsSurfacesISDXSkeletons & MotionPro/Mechanica (CAE)Pro/Mechanism

•To conclude the race car engineering course, the students will practice all the knowledge acquired in thecourse to the track.•They will work during a whole day in a circuit with Monlau Competition racing cars and their professionaldrivers.•We will simulate a test such as we do when we prepare the championships that we compete.•Therefore, the pupils will learn the methodology on how to work on a track and the tasks that an engineerhas to do.

PRACTICE DAY TOUR

TRACK TEST DAY: With the team Monlau Competición

Objectives:

FULL SERVICE:

Full service for all students:

For all foreign students enrolled in the course will offer a personalized service from coming to Barcelona to starting the course.

Barcelona

Airport

Hotel

Special

Conditions

Metropolitan

Transport

CourseCoordinator

FULL SERVICE

Full service for all students:

We have special conditions with great discounts at several hotels in Barcelona.

Students can get discounts at hotels Monlau Competición has agreements.

The course coordinator, Modest Guerola, shall advise each student enrolled in the course.(mguerola@monlau-competicion.com)

We offer the closest hotels to Monlau Competición well as the means of transport to get to the classroom. (train stations, bus .. etc)

Our classrooms are just ten minutes from Barcelona and are well connected to all transport services in the city.

The course coordinator will serve the student at all times.

PLAZA RESERVATION FORM:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering student (last year)• Degree in Engineering or higher.• Professionals with proven experience.

ADMISSION PROCESS:

-Upon receipt of requests for places due completed, wascontacted by telephone interested staff to conduct theinterview via Skype.-This test is crucial to select future students.-After assessing the interactive interview, under thecriteria Monlau Competición selection will becommunicated phone the results to candidates.

Economic conditions:

Course Fee € 3,500

EQUITY:

The new facility has all the necessary material to providean excellent education and training through theRacing Department of Motorcycle & Cars.

The classroom is equipped with the course material ofLast generation.

A Software-level students will work and use the followingsoftware:• Pro/Engineer• Pro/Mechanica• Fluent• 2D• Wintax / PI / AIM

LENGTH OF COURSE:

The total course is 72 hours.

Course start date: January 16, 2012Course end date: February 2, 2012Total number of sessions: 12

HOURS:

The course is full-time, full time required at that time.

Monday to Thursday: Morning Session and / or late

Morning Session: from 9'00h to 11'00h and 11'30h to 13'30h

Session Afternoon: from 15'00h to 17'00h and 17'30h to 19'30h

LOCATION:

The course takes place in facilities Monlau Competition in Montcada i Reixac, just 10minutes from Barcelona.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma engineering specialist racing cars.Course given by Monlau Competition and recognized by the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (72H)

ACCESS MODE:

The administration department is at your disposal for any questions:

PHONE: 93.274.40.75

9:00 h to 13:00 h and 16:00 h. to 19:00 h

e-mail: info@monlau-competicion.com

The number of places is limited.

Monlau Competición

C/ de la Electrònica nº 2/ 3

Polígono Industrial “La Ferrería”

08119 Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona)

Tel: 93 274 40 75

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