TuksVDG

TuksVDG TUKS VDG - Vehicle Dynamics Group at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

The Tuks VDG is a research group that forms part of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Pretoria. The objective of the research work is the improvement of vehicle safety, comfort, reliability and efficiency. This is achieved by applying the fundamental principles of science and engineering. Extensive use is made of experimental, analytical and computation

al tools and techniques to achieve a deep fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics. Large emphasis is placed on the realisation of new technologies and the demonstration thereof.

04/12/2020

UP’s Vehicle Dynamics Group employs smart transportation technology for improved mine safety

Welcone to all the new faces at TuksVDG! We were 27 attendees at the recent planning session, with some absentees not ac...
26/11/2019

Welcone to all the new faces at TuksVDG! We were 27 attendees at the recent planning session, with some absentees not accounted for. Exciting times ahead, watch this space...

Megan Pegram presented very interesting results emmanating from her Master's studies
14/08/2019

Megan Pegram presented very interesting results emmanating from her Master's studies

The VDG had a strong presence at the IAVSD conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.
13/08/2019

The VDG had a strong presence at the IAVSD conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Some TuksVDG students graduated recently. Congratulations to all of you!
07/05/2018

Some TuksVDG students graduated recently. Congratulations to all of you!

Some of the TuksVDG Honours students of 2017 presented at the Post Graduate Research Seminar. Keep up the good work!
23/01/2018

Some of the TuksVDG Honours students of 2017 presented at the Post Graduate Research Seminar. Keep up the good work!

Some evidence that VDG has been busy at Gerotek
25/11/2017

Some evidence that VDG has been busy at Gerotek

TuksVDG attended the Technology and Innovation Conference that focussed on Autonomous Driving in South Africa. The confe...
23/11/2017

TuksVDG attended the Technology and Innovation Conference that focussed on Autonomous Driving in South Africa. The conference was hosted by Gerotek Test Facilities in cooperation with the CSIR, Applus IDIADA and the University of Pretoria

Fun in the sun!
07/12/2016

Fun in the sun!

10/10/2016
Congratulations to Glenn Guthrie for winning a Best Student Paper award on his excellent paper on “Measurement of Tire C...
16/09/2016

Congratulations to Glenn Guthrie for winning a Best Student Paper award on his excellent paper on “Measurement of Tire Carcass Inside Deformation”.

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