Smart Testing – Innovative and sustainable testing of dynamic systems

The module teaches a wide range of skills for the experimental investigation of dynamic systems in industry and science. In the accompanying computer exercises, students learn the practical application of the course content.

After successfully completing the module, students will be able to

• Translate research questions into a goal-oriented and sustainable experimental design
• Plan an application-specific experimental setup and select suitable sensors
• Prepare computer-aided measurement signals and characterize the dynamic system properties
• Describe the methodical procedure scientifically and present the test results in a manner appropriate to the target group

The experimental investigation of dynamic systems is at the heart of many research projects in industry and science. Smart testing can reduce the number of real tests in the future and improve the sustainability balance. Innovative methods from “test planning” to “presentation of results” are taught. Numerous examples from the automotive industry and the accompanying computer exercises ensure a high level of practical relevance.

• Goal-oriented and sustainable test planning
• Methods for computer-aided processing of measured raw data
• Innovative methods for identifying dynamic system properties from real measurement data
• Appealing presentation of test results in industry and science

• Five small tasks are offered, the voluntary completion of which is taken into account as a bonus in the oral examination.
• Students have the opportunity to carry out a real driving test and evaluate the measurement data.
• An excursion to the Continental test site “Contidrom” with driving on the various test tracks is offered.

• Schramm, D.; Hiller, M.; Bardini, R.: Modellbildung und Simulation der Dynamik von Kraftfahrzeugen, Springer, 2013.
• Mitschke, M.; Wallentowitz, H.: Dynamik der Kraftfahrzeuge, Springer, 2004.
• Pacejka, H.: Tire and Vehicle Dynamics, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012.

Lecture and exercise dates for the current semester can be found here.

Examination dates and information on the examinations can be found here once the examination schedule has been announced. Please be sure to check for current changes by the Academic Examination Office.