Why this course: The design and engineering of modern roller coasters brings many engineering disciplines together. Roller Coaster Engineering at the University of Twente is a 10 week fulltime programme that covers the most important phases of a realistic roller coaster design process. Starting from building the business case for a theme park investment and formulating a set of technical requirements, to the creative design aspects of generating an attractive ride layout, storyline and theming, to the detailed engineering aspects of determining the loads on the passenger and structure. Roller Coaster Engineering is a worldwide unique learning experience, ideal for anyone interested in entering the roller coaster industry as a professional. A more detailed overview of the course contents can be found on the website of Roller Coaster Engineering.
For whom: Roller Coaster Engineering is originally developed as a minor programme for third year BSc students with a background in any engineering or science programme. Due to popular demand, it is now possible to participate in this programme as a non-UT-student, as part of Lifelong Learning activities. This is primarily focused for persons that already graduates from a BSc or MSc engineering or science programme and that are motivated to become a professional in the amusement ride industry.
From whom: Roller Coaster Engineering is coordinated by dr. ir. Jurnan Schilder and ir. Astrid Palthe from the faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente. Most lectures will be delivered by engineers from a wide variety of ride manufacturers and suppliers, theme park designers and other industry experts.
Practical information: Roller Coaster Engineering is offered physically at the University of Twente. Because we heavily rely on the availability of our guest lecturers, you should anticipate a schedule that has a lot days fully packed with lecturers, alternated with completely empty days for self-study. Note that there might be several last-minute changes to the schedule, due to changing availability of our lecturers.
Literature: Due to the specific nature of this programme, there is not specific course material available in print. Required material will be provided online throughout the programme.
Location: University of Twente, Enschede, NL
Duration: The course is scheduled annually in the first quartile of the academic year. This is typically from September 1st to November 14th. It requires 10 weeks of fulltime study load, which is represented by 15 EC or 420 hours of study.
Costs: € 6.196,95 (15 ECs * € 413,13)
More in depth information on this course is in our online course catalogue Osiris : link to osiris course information. If you have questions about the content of the course: dr. ir. Jurnan Schilder via j.p.schilder@utwente.nl
Do you want to register for this course? Find the course registration form here
| Meet your teacher:dr. ir. Jurnan Schilder Jurnan is an expert in the field of Flexible Multibody Dynamics. His research focusses on the dynamics of complex mechanisms and machines of which one wants to obtain accurate information on the deformations and internal stresses of individual components. This research is applied to amusement rides and roller coasters, resulting in more reliable computations for e.g. fatigue analysis, vibrations and passenger comfort. Over the years, Jurnan extended his expertise to other relevant aspects of roller coaster engineering, such as design aspects, modelling of the track layout and the working principles of frequently used roller coaster systems. |
