ITEC News, Volume 1 Issue 2

35th Annual Tire Mechanics
Short Course Held Concurrently with ITEC

This five-day course held concurrently with ITEC at the I-X Center will provide engineers and scientists with an in-depth, intense study of developments surrounding tire engineering.

The course is designed for practicing engineers, chemists, and scientists concerned with tires and vehicles who have an engineering or science background at the Bachelor of Science level. The basic aspects of the mechanics of pneumatic tires will be introduced by internationally renowned experts in tire mechanics.

Over 1,000 pages of course notes prepared by the instructors will be provided to all participants. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate from The University of Akron.

The registration fee is $1,650 for the full course or $500 for each individual day. Registration includes admission to the ITEC exhibits, presentations, panels and workshops, as well as complimentary lunch each day and other ITEC-related activities. Attendees may reserve rooms at any of the ITEC hotels.

For more information or to register for the program, visit
http://mechanical.uakron.edu/tmsc/
I. The current state of
regulatory affairs, including
the TREAD Act.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

WELCOME, ORIENTATION and INTRODUCTION Dr. Benjamin T.F. Chung - Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lunch: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

THE TIRE AS A VEHICLE COMPONENT Dr. Gerald Potts - Test Measurement Systems Inc.

I. Basic Functions
II. Lateral Force Tire Models
III. Cornering Transients
IV. Vehicle Ride Characteristics

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

8 a.m. to 12 noon

STRENGTH, WEAR, AND FRICTION OF RUBBER Dr. Alan Gent - Institute of Polymer Science, The University of Akron I. Elasticity and Visco-elasticity II. Strength of Rubber Compounds III. Rolling and Sliding Friction

IV. Abrasion of Rubber and Wear of Tires

12 noon to 1 p.m.– Complimentary Lunch

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

STRENGTH, WEAR, AND
FRICTION OF RUBBER

Dr. Marion G. Pottinger - M’gineering LLC.

I. Tire Contact Stresses and
Displacement
II. The Effect of Contact Stresses
and Displacements on Wear
IV. Tire Forces, Traction,
and Design
V. Other Design-related Topics
Affected by Footprint Behavior

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Lunch: Noon–1:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch: Noon–1:00 p.m.

TIRE STRESS AND
DEFORMATION ANALYSIS
Dr. Michael Trinko - The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (retired)
& The University of Akron
The properties of the anisotropic
cord rubber composite have
primary control of the overall
performance characteristics of
pneumatic tires. In order to opti-
mize a given tire performance,
knowledge of the combined cord
rubber composite material proper-
ties is necessary and will be cov-
ered in this part of the course.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

8 a.m. to 12 Noon

TIRE MATERIALS
AND MANUFACTURING

Dr. Joseph D. Walter -
The University of Akron
I. Material Composition of a Tire
II. The Rubber Compound
IV. Reinforcements-Textile and
Steel Cord

12 noon to 1 p.m. – Complimentary Lunch 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING TIRES

Dr. Joseph Walter - The University of Akron

ADVANCED TIRE MODELING Dr. Joseph Padovan - The University of Akron This presentation will include past, present and possible future analytical-numerical models of the tire, a development of the tire behavior and discussion of current numerical simulation techniques.