INTERNATIONAL MASTER

“ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING"

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PRESENTATION

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WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THIS COURSE?

The objective of the Master is to offer students innovative training to make them highly skilled in all
disciplines relating to the automotive industry using competition racing as a training support.
At the end of this course, the students either join a competition team or the automotive industry in
general.

WHAT IS THE AMBITION BEHIND THIS CONCEPT?

The concept is based on a partnership between three institutions:

- ISMANS, a well-known French Institute of Technology recognized for advanced skills in

automobile design and safety as well as engineering and design competences.

- Barazi-Epsilon, a great racing team which was LMP2 World Champion in Le Mans Series
2006 and which is involved in most racing competitions around the world such as Le Mans
Series®, Formula Renault 2.0 (with Epsilon Sport) and 24 Heures du Mans®.

- The Institut Automobile du Mans, an institution whose mission is to develop the social and
economic aspects to automotive activities in the Pays de la Loire Region.

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The theoretical-practical training is provided in three modules:

1) Power train
2) Chassis and Aerodynamics,
3) Modeling and Calculation
The Management and Master’s project are included as a link between these three modules.

Energetic study
Materials for and modeling
power train

Power train for racing

Engine control

Testing
Fatigue methodologies Flow modeling Crash test
and data studies
acquisition
Vehicle’s dynamic Structural analysis
2 and 4 wheels using finite elements

Racing
chassis
design

Materials and design – Programming, telemetry

composite – alloys – polymers and data acquisition CAD
Vehicle cinematic/dynamic
Aerodynamics analysis and modeling

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Each student has his own workstation during the entire Master’s Course. The software packages that
are widely used in automotive engineering today are available on these workstations such as CATIA®
V5, PATRAN-NASTRAN®, ALTAIR® Hyperworks (HyperMesh, MotionSolve, Optistruc, Radioss),
Star CD/CCM+ ®, ADAMS ®, MATLAB-SIMULINK ®, Ricardo WAVE and TEAMCENTER ®.

More than 1500 teaching hours are spread over 11 months and the course runs from Mondays to
Fridays.
Lectures are given by personalities from the automotive industry (either motor vehicle or motor sports
industry) and students attend FIA circuits as part of a competition team.
There is also the possibility of joining Epsilon Sport after completing the course.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Given the competitiveness and complexity of the automotive industry, it needs highly skilled
individuals with specific automotive competences combined with in-depth knowledge of the “quality,
cost and delivery” concept. These competences are stipulated by the racing industry that emphasises
performance, cost reduction, high quality and reactivity.

Engineering schools, universities and institutes of technology provide a solid and wide scientific base,
but they cannot produce professionals with specific training under industrial conditions. To respond to
this need, ISMANS selects its students amongst graduate engineers. Students must have a Master of
Science in one of the following disciplines (non-exhaustive list):
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering

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WHAT IS THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE?

The Master’s programme is divided into three interrelated modules which cover each of the
technological areas developed in the automotive industry and competition activity is the forum to use
this knowledge.

The course modules are as follows:

- Power Train
- Chassis and Aerodynamics
- Modeling/Calculation
Master’s project and Management are included as a link between these three modules.

A. Power Train Module

The Power train module covers a complete approach to the technology used in the internal combustion
engine. After presenting the characteristics of the different types of engines, a thermodynamic study is
carried out on different engines. This module will also examine engine and gear box integration in the
chassis. There will be special emphasis on the materials used in power train systems (behaviour and
surface treatment).

Power train for racing

Motor control
Energetic study of engine cycles
Materials for power train: behaviour and surface treatment

B. Chassis and Aerodynamics Module

The Chassis and Aerodynamics Module covers aspects relating to the engine block and the body work
of cars. It deals with the vehicle’s dynamic performance and materials used in chassis systems.
Aerodynamics are also taught in this module.

Technical terminology
Aerodynamics
Study of vibratory phenomena
Vehicle’s dynamic performance
Designing chassis for competition vehicles
Global engineering and design

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Composite materials
Light alloys materials
Testing methodologies and data acquisition
Fatigue

C. Modeling/Calculation Module
The Modeling/Calculation Module aims to give the student complete training in using different
computer programs for CAD, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics and Programming. This training will be
applied to the different modelling possibilities, particularly within the other modules. Special attention
will be paid to crash test study.

Fluid modelling
CAD
Structural analysis using finite elements
Crash test study
Data acquisition
Programming
Cinematic and dynamic analysis
Product Life Management

D. Management and projects

The Management Program is built to go further than the classical approach adopted in universities,
engineering schools and institutes of technology. By drawing on the strong team cohesion and
composure required in a racing team, the management module will allow students to learn team
management and stress management under real
conditions. A multi-cultural approach in a team is
developed in this module.

Self-knowledge
Team management
Management of competition teams
Stress management
Race debriefing
Master student with a pilot

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E. Projects
The purpose of the projects is to apply the knowledge acquired during the course. There are two
different types of projects: application projects and end of year Master’s Project.
Application projects may be subjects assigned by industrial partners or technological subjects. They
are developed during short periods in the year.
The end of year Master’s Project is the final project of the year. It lasts approximately 12 weeks and
must be done on an industrial subject. The subject can be related to either the automotive industry in
general or to the racing competition industry.

The end of year Master’s Project can be done in the company asking for the study or in the
Engineering Platform of the Institut Automobile du Mans if the company is unable to accommodate
the student (specific software needed for example).

WHAT’S THE COURSE METHODOLOGY?

All the modules are coordinated by a tutor under who the different subjects are supervised.
The course is given by university professors and professional engineers from the industry. Lectures
will also be given within the Master programme by people with recognised standing in the
international automotive industry (engineers, technicians, designers, drivers, etc.).
Depending on the subject matter, the teaching methods are a
combination of theory, practice, projects and lectures.

Students will work with the 'Barazi Epsilon' team and take
part in different championships such as: The 'Formula
Renault' and the 'Le Mans Series'.

During the championship races, the students are an integral

part of the team.

They experience the unanticipated unknowns of car racing

with the team and are actively involved in the preparation as
projects are assigned to them.

These projects give them a responsibility within the team and

allow them to apply the theory studied in their Master's
programme.

For example, students who have integrated the master for 2008/2009 academic year are involved in the
concept car’s development from the start to the manufacturing process.

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WHAT AND WHERE ARE THE FACILITIES?

Students will be given the necessary documentation to follow and work on the course. Extra reading
and documentation are also available.

The theoretical presentation of the subject matter will take place at Ismans and the Institut Automobile
du Mans. The practical part will take place in the Barazi-Epsilon workshop in addition to the different
circuits that students will visit during the 2010 season.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The fee includes training, uniforms and trips to the circuits.

The Institut Automobile du Mans has reached an agreement with a well-known bank, HSBC, which
under special conditions will offer financial assistance to students wishing to finance the cost of the
programme.

The programme fee is : € 10 000

With the possibility of grants, depending on the candidate’s application

WHAT ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES?

On completion of the course, 60% of the job opportunities are estimated to be in the
automotive/aeronautics industry and 40% in the racing competition industry. Job content is essentially
linked with engineering and project management.
The return on investment is estimated to be two or three years.

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HOW TO APPLY?

The selection is made on the basis of a questionnaire detailing with the student’s motivation and an
application form. Please contact us to have these files.
Applications will be studied by an admission board who will inform applicants of their decision as
quickly as possible. If necessary, candidates may be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of English.
The number of places for the International Master “Advanced Automotive Engineering” is limited to a
maximum of 20 students.

The 2009/2010 academic year starts from November.

WHO CAN I CONTACT?

You can contact two people:

Frédéric Dupé Sylvaine Pormenté

Institut Automobile du Mans ISMANS
f.dupe@institut-automobile-du-mans.fr spormente@ismans.fr
+33 2 53 04 85 33 or +33 6 37 84 29 02 +33 2 43 21 40 20

It is also possible for you to come and visit us and the facilities if you would like to see how we work
and learn more about the programme.

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