CarSim in the Classroom

Some of the best teaching methods rely on laboratory exercises in which students are able to experience application of the principles being presented. Preparing young engineering students for a career in the automotive industry can be enhanced by giving them a means to explore the performance of motor vehicles in a controlled environment.

CarSim is an accurate and easy-to-use simulation program by which students can explore the performance characteristics of motor vehicles using the “virtual” proving grounds. The software is used in the automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics courses in many universities to supplement homework exercises analyzing acceleration, braking, aerodynamics, and cornering performance. Close integration with MATLAB/Simulink allows students to use this familiar software to customize systems in the simulated vehicle, and to design and evaluate automotive control systems. This capability is particularly useful in teaching concepts in vehicle dynamics and automotive controls.

As part of this program we provide training, online help, example homework problems, and example vehicle data.

Educational Applications

Example Homework