| Introduction to Brake Control Systems: ABS, TCS, and ESC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I.D. # | C0315 | Duration | 2 Days | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Once reserved for high-end luxury vehicles, electronic brake control systems are quickly becoming standard equipment on even the most inexpensive cars and trucks. Today, nearly every new vehicle benefits from the optimized braking, enhanced acceleration, or improved stability that these systems provide. This comprehensive seminar introduces participants to the system-level design considerations, vehicle interface requirements, and inevitable performance compromises that must be addressed when implementing these technologies. The seminar begins by defining the tire-road interface and analyzing fundamental vehicle dynamics. Following an in-depth study of system electronics, hydraulic hardware, and sensor requirements, the participants learn about the control strategies employed by anti-lock brakes (ABS), dynamic rear proportioning (DRP), traction control (TCS), and electronic stability control (ESC) with strong emphasis placed on vehicle dynamic response. The seminar concludes with a study of unique applications, a look forward to advanced brake control system integration, and an overview of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126. Over 500 pages of detailed course notes and illustrations are provided for on-the-job reference. This course has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) for 13 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Upon completion of this seminar, accredited reconstructionists should contact ACTAR, 800-809-3818, to request CEUs. As an ACTAR approved course, the fee for CEUs is reduced to $5.00. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Objectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
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| Who Should Attend | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
This course has been developed for engineers involved in all fields related to the design or development of vehicle dynamics, vehicle braking systems, powertrain systems, chassis systems, or suspension systems. In addition, this course can be valuable to those with component design responsibilities in brake, chassis, suspension, or tire disciplines. Individuals new to the field of brake control systems will benefit most from the material; this introductory course is not intended for individuals with significant experience with brake control systems. In addition, please note that because of proprietary considerations this class does not provide details of algorithm design, algorithm performance, or algorithm application. Instead, the course places strong emphasis on vehicle dynamic responses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| An undergraduate engineering degree or a strong technical background is highly recommended. A basic knowledge of college algebra, college physics, and a familiarity with vehicle brake and suspension systems is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seminar Content | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
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| Instructor(s): | James Walker, Jr. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Walker, Jr. is currently a Principal Engineer specializing in chassis, brake, and electronic brake control systems at Carr Engineering, Inc. His prior professional experience includes brake control system development, design, release, and application engineering at Kelsey-Hayes, Saturn Corporation, General Motors, Bosch, Ford Motor Company, and Delphi. Mr. Walker created scR motorsports consulting in 1997, and subsequently competed in seven years of SCCA Club Racing in the Showroom Stock and Improved Touring categories. Through scR motorsports, he has been actively serving as an industry advisor to Kettering University in the fields of brake system design and brake control systems. Since 2001, he has served as a brake control system consultant for StopTech, a manufacturer of high-performance racing brake systems. In addition to providing freelance material to multiple automotive publications focusing on chassis and brake technology, Mr. Walker is the author of the book High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection, and Installation. In 2005, he was presented with the SAE Forest R. McFarland Award for distinction in professional development and education and in 2010 he was awarded the SAE Master Instructor designation. He obtained his B.S.M.E. in 1994 from GMI Engineering & Management Institute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Testimonial | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Forget any general idea you may have about brakes; this class introduces the complexity of the brake control systems and the engineering design that goes into it." Tim Lowe Quality Engineering Powertrain Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky "This was an excellent technical description of all SCS systems, even for experienced engineers." Alexandre Evrard Product Engineer TRW Automotive "Very good introduction to brake control systems. Our class had many different levels of knowledge coming into the class. I believe everyone was able to come away with new knowledge and understanding." Kevin Adams Staff Engineer Honda of America Mfg., Inc. "Very technical while at the same time easy to understand." Ronald Chapp Senior Engineer U.S. Army TACOM "Outstanding! I was completely impressed with the instructor and his ease in explaining difficult material in a timely and entertaining manner." Christopher Thibeault Market Development Engineer ST Microelectronics "I would recommend this course to all that are involved in the design of these products." Ted Davis Business Manager Panasonic "The instructor is very dynamic and interesting to learn from. The course content is well presented and was very informative." John J. Kaufman Design Engineer Caterpillar, Inc. "A well presented, comprehensive introduction to braking control systems." Mark Rushton Homologation Engineer Vehicle Certification Agency "This class was extremely enjoyable and really opened my eyes to the complexity and importance of brake control systems. I had no idea how influenced they were to so many systems, and I feel it will definitely make me a better engineer" Eddie Mehl Engineering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees: | $1265 | SAE Members*: | $1005 - $1135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| * The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process. Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEU | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||