About uS

VISION and MISSION

 

VISION

Positioned as a solid organization that cultivates a stimulating creative environment, CTA is recognized as a partner for its innovation expertise in mobility.

The vision of CTA is to ensure its sustainability through sound management and its capacity to provide a work environment where people stand out with their sense of innovation and expertise in mobility.

 

 

MISSION

Through Research and Advanced Engineering, we elevate our expertise so that technology drives your success.

Our mission highlights the complementarity of Research AND Engineering. This synergy allows CTA to keep on top of the latest innovation and thus contribute to the technological and commercial success of its customers.

the team

 

Our team is animated by engineers, technicians, mechanics, professors and students. The latter are candidates for a Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

People working at CTA have accumulated experience in university research and/or vehicle development. Their combination covers all stages of Research & Development.

Our colleagues come from different cultural communities and represent about ten different nationalities!

board of directors

voting members

Jean-Francois Lambert
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Vice-President, Advanced Technology and Electric Vehicle Development, BRP.

 

Vincent Aimez
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Vice-president,  Valorization and Partnerships, Université de Sherbrooke.

Maïmouna N’Diaye
Corporate Secretary.

Chartered Professional Accountant.

Patrik Doucet
Director.

Vice-President Human resources and Digital transformation, Université de Sherbrooke.

Denys Lapointe
Director.

Chief Design Officer, BRP.

Marc Lacroix
Director.

Director, Global Product Strategy -Accessories, BRP.

Jean Proulx
Director.

Dean and professor, Faculty of Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke.

Vacant
Director.

 

Vacant
Director.

 

non-voting Members

Aicha Bari
Observer.

Industrial developpement officer – Direction des équipements de transport,

Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie.

Landmarks

since 2006

2006

Quebec Premier Jean Charest, accompanied by Minister of Labour and Minister of Economic Development Canada, Mr. Jean-Pierre Blackburn, announce the creation of CTA with BRP President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. José Boisjoli and President of the Université de Sherbrooke, Mr. Bruno-Marie Béchard, .

 

2009

Production starts on the first technology designed for BRP—LFI technology—which reduces the production time for personal watercraft hulls from 4 hours to 6 minutes.

 

 

2010

A $11.3 million project is announced to develop a hybrid Can-Am Spyder roadster for BRP with the financial support of the Automotive Partnership Canada (APC) over 4 years.

Production starts on the SE5 semi-automatic transmission for the Can-Am Spyder roadster.  CTA designed, built and tested the first prototypes of this transmission.

 

2011

Contracts totaling $5.6 million are announced to develop new generations of lunar and Mars exploration vehicles for the Canadian Space Agency and Macdonald, Dettwiler & Associates.

 

2012

Production starts on an electric version of the Can-Am Commander, a specialized electric side-by-side vehicle developed at CTA. This announcement once again confirms CTA’s role as a strategic developer of specialized vehicles and novel technologies for BRP and industrial customers.

Delivery of SL Commander rovers to the Candian Space Agancy.

Delivery of MESR (Mars Exploration Science Rover) to the Canadian Space Agency.

 

2013

Delivery of two LELR (Lunar Exploration Light Rover) vehicles to the Canadian Space Agency.

 

2014

Production of the Sea-Doo SAR (Search And Rescue), developed by the CTA, begins.

Production of the off-road Law Enforcement Vehicles, developed by the CTA, begins.

 

2015

The Sea-Doo SAR wins the Red Dot Design Award for high design quality.

The Sea-Doo SAR wins the Good Design Australia Award.

 

2016

CTA presents its electric eConcept Can-Am Spyder at the 29th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS 29) on June 19 to 22 in Montréal. The project received financial support Automotive Partnership Canada, NSERC, RCC, InnovÉÉ and BRP.

 

2017

CTA the BRP engineering team develop a new internal combustion engine starting technology named SHOT.  The technology is applied to the company’s Ski-Doo snowmobiles and is awarded third place in the Performance Technology category of the 2018 Edison Awards.

Launch of the ATLAS project aiming at developing a processes and methodologies for the developement of lightweight structures.  The research program regroups NSERC, PRIMA Québec, Université de Sherbrooke, BRP, CTA and Université Laval, as well as Rio Tinto, Shawinigan Aluminium and Verbom partners from the aluminium industry.  Investments for this project represnet 4,9 M$ over four years.

 

2018

CTA, Brio Innovation, NGC Aérospatiale, Optis Ingénierie and Zénith Altitude collaborate with the American company Unither on the development of a concept electric drone named EOPA (Electrically-Powered Optionally-Piloted Powered-Lift Aircraft).  The aircraft will assume transportation between laboratory and hospital or organ implants.

 

2019

BRP unveiled six electric vehicle concepts in which CTA actively participated by developing the electric powertrain, from battery to motor including energy management and controls.

 

2023

CTA celebrates more than 15 years of existence.

patents and PUBLICATIONS

Patents

 

  • D. Monfette, R. Rioux, M. Gagnon; 2018; Electric off-road wheeled vehicle. Patent No: US9975425B2.
  • J. P. Gauthier; R. Rioux, M. Desjardins-Goulet, 2017; Method and system for limiting belt slip in a continuously variable transmission. Patent No: US9541013B2.
  • M. Boisvert, D. Mammoser, P. Micheau, 2016; Regenerative braking system and method, brevet provisoire deposé au Canada, extension PCT.
  • E. Laferniere, R. Dupont, R. Rioux, S. Richard, 2016; Hybrid propulsion system for a watercraft. Patent No: US9321516B1.
  • D. Monfette, E. Lafreniere, R. Rioux, D. Duceppe, 2015; Vehicle powertrain having a hydraulic continuously variable transmission. Patent No: US8998755B2.
  • R. Rioux, S. Richard, E. Lafreniere, R. Dupont, M. Desjardins-Goulet, 2015; Lubrication of a hybrid propulsion system for a watercraft. Patent No: US8979603B1.
  • G. Morgan, G. Lefrançois, D. Monfette, M. Gagnon, 2015; Electric off-road wheeled vehicle. Patent No: US8973691B2.
  • E. Lafreniere, D. Monfette, R. Rioux, 2015; Driving pulley for a continuously variable transmission. Patent No: US9109694B2.
  • D. Monfette, J. P. Desbiens, R. Rioux, 2014; Method of controlling a hydraulic continuously variable transmission. Patent No: US8798882B2.
  • R. Rioux, D. Monfette, J.-P. Desbiens, 2014; Method of controlling a hydraulic continuously variable transmission. Patent No: US8645035B2.
  • G. Lefrancois, R. Dupont, S. Richard, R. Rioux, 2013. Jet propulsion unit for a watercraft Jet propulsion unit for a watercraft. Patent No: US8608522B2.
  • D. Foley, S. Richard, R. Dupont, R. Rioux, G. Lefrancois, 2013; Watercraft steering and thrust control system. Patent No: US8490558B2.
  • J. P. Gauthier, P. Micheau, R. Rioux, M. Desjardins-Goulet, 2012; Vehicle Clutch Control Method. Patent No.: US8744709B2.
MATERIALS AND LIGHTWEIGHTING


Articles soumis dans des revues avec jury

  • F. Corriveau, M. Idriss, A. Desrochers, A. Maslouhi, 2019; Numerical prediction of the mechanical behaviour of 5000 series aluminum alloys under Nakazima FLC testing. Soumission Journal of Materials Processing Technology.
  • M. Idriss, F. Mirakhorli, A. Desrochers, A. Maslouhi, 2019; Experimental Investigation on the Laser Welding Characteristics of 5052-H36 aluminum alloy, Journal of Materials Processing Technology.
  • N. Bouslama, A. Maslouhi and P. Masson, 2019; Identification of damage scenarios in hybrid lap joint using monitoring tools and finite element modeling under static and fatigue loading. Soumis au journal Structural Health Monitoring.
  • C. Laverne, A. Desrochers and A. Maslouhi, 2018; Design and performance based optimization of an aluminum structure assembled using elastic fastening. Submitted to Engineering Structures.

 

Articles publiés dans des actes de conférences avec jury

  • C. Blanchette C, M. Boisvert, N. Joubert, A. Desrochers, Y. St-Amant, D. Rancourt, 2019; Multi-Body Dynamic model validation of a recreational vehicle in the perspective of frame load evaluation, NAFEMS, juin, Québec.
  • S. Paquin, M. Turcotte, F. Lambert, A. Desrochers, D. Rancourt, Y. St-Amant, 2019; Shape optimization of a shell structure restricted to a complex design space, NAFEMS, Québec.
  • M. A. Roux, 2019; Structural Design and Optimisation of a Lunar Rover Wheel, NAFEMS, Québec.
  • C. Laverne, A. Desrochers and A. Maslouhi, 2017; Design and Optimization of an Aluminum Structure assembled by Elastic Fastening. Proceeding. 76th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • N. Joubert, A. Desrochers, Y. St-Amant, D. Rancourt, 2017; Comparison of Semi-Analytical Methods for Frame Load Evaluation on a Recreational Vehicle, 2nd European Multibody User Group Meeting, 7 au 10 November, Braunschweig, Allemagne.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers, 2014; The development of a roadster frame as a problem-based learning experience in design, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 5th Annual Conference, Canmore, Canada, 8-11 juin.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers, 2013; Design & Validation Methodology applied to a roadster frame based on life prediction, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 4th Annual Conference, Montréal, 17-20 juin.
  • Y. Mogenot, M. Tacher, A. Desrochers, A. Maslouhi, P. Quirion, 2012; Weight saving methodology and application to an hybrid roadster, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers, 2012; Generic product design & validation methodologies at the detailed design stage, European Scientific Journal (ESJ), Vol. 8, No. 28.
  • M. Tacher, A. Desrochers, A. Maslouhi, 2011; Frame optimization of a Hybrid Spyder Roadster, 50th conference of metallurgists COM and World Gold, Montréal, 1-5 octobre.
  • C. Iorga, A. Derochers, 2011; Product modeling, Evaluation and validation at the detailed design stage, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 2nd Annual Conference, Saint-Jean, Terre Neuve, Canada, 6-8 juin.
  • M. Elbahri, A. Desrochers, M. Haddar, J. Louati, J., 2010; Management of Geometrical and Dimensional Uncertainties Between Subsets Using Interface Gauges (Templates), Fifth International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, ICAMEM 2010, Hammamet, Tunisie, 18-20 décembre.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers, 2010; Generic Product Development Process at the detailed design phase, Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 2010 Conference, Kingston, Canada, 7-9 juin.

 

Articles dans des actes de conférences sans jury

  • F. Corriveau, A. Maslouhi and A. Desrochers, 2018; Numerical simulation of the Nakazima test for the 5052 and the 5083 aluminum alloys, JER 2018, Université McGill, 18- 19 juin, Montréal.
  • M. Idriss, O. Bartier, X. Hernot, G. Mauvoisin, A. Maslouhi, A. Desrochers, 2018; Phenomenological study of the influence of the work-hardening type in the case of instrumented Indentation and formability Nakazima tests, Journée des étudiants du REGAL- JER 2018, Université McGill, 18-19 juin, Montréal.
  • F. Corriveau, A. Desrochers, A. Maslouhi, 2017; Design and optimisation of structural aluminium components, Journée des étudiants du REGAL – JER2017, École Polytechnique de Montréal, 27 septembre, Montréal.
  • N. Bouslama, A. Maslouhi, N. Quaegebeur, P. Masson and A. Desrochers, 2016; Étude du comportement mécanique et développement d’une approche d’inspection dans un assemblage hybride Aluminium-Composite-Titane. (Prix Alu Québec)
  • C. Laverne, A. Desrochers and A. Maslouhi, 2016; Design method and optimization of a bus aluminium floor assembled with clips. JER2016-REGAL-ISCOBA, Québec, Canada.
  • N. Bouslama, A. Maslouhi, A. Desrochers, N. Quaegebeur, P. Masson, 2016; Analysis of mechanical behavior and development of an inspection approach for hybrid Aluminium-CFRP-Titanium lap joint. JER-2016-REGAL-ISCOBA (Poster), Québec, Canada.
  • N. Bouslama, A. Maslouhi and A. Desrochers, 2015; Characterization of fatigue crack propagation in aluminum structures. JER 2015-REGAL, Chicoutimi, Canada.
  • N. Bouslama, A. Maslouhi, A. Desrochers and P. Masson, 2015; Analysis of mechanical behaviour in aeronautical structures elements made by aluminum and composites. Journée du REGAL, Chicoutimi, Canada.
  • M.T., Thiam, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, 2015; Simulation numérique et validation expérimentale de l’aérodynamique et la thermique d’un véhicule à trois roues, 22e Congrès Français de Mécanique Lyon, 24-28 août.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers and A. Maslouhi, 2014; Étude de la fatigue des structures allégées en aluminium mises en forme par cintrage et soudage dans l’industrie de transport de surface. Journée du REGAL, JER 2014 (Affiche), Sherbrooke, Canada.
  • A. Desrochers, 2014; Application de la méthode des éléments finis à la validation structurale, multicritères des châssis de véhicules, 6e colloque québécois sur le développement numérique de produits, Trois-Rivières, Canada, 8 mai.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers; 2014, The development of a roadster frame as a problem-based learning experience in design, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 5th Annual Conference, Canmore, Canada, 8-11 juin.
  • C. Iorga, A. Desrochers, C. Smeesters, 2012; Engineering Design from a Safety Perspective, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 3rd Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Canada, 17-20 juin.
NOISE AND VIBRATION


Articles publiés ou acceptés dans des revues avec jury

  • M. Gauthier, O. Robin, N. Atalla, 2019; Operational transfer path analysis used to rank vibro-acoustical sources contribution of a side-by-side vehicle, ISCV26 congress, Montréal.
  • R. Temporelli, M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, 2018; Accurate clutch slip controllers during vehicle steady and acceleration states, IEEE/ASME Transactions on mechatronics, 23(5), 2078-2089, octobre.
  • R. Temporelli, P. Micheau, 2017; Oscillations control of a transmission belt by excitation clipping using clutch clamping control (E4C). Journal of Sound and Vibration, 393:1-13.
  • P.-A. Gauthier, W. Scullion, A. Berry, 2017; Sound quality prediction based on systematic metric selection and shrinkage: Comparison of stepwise, lasso, and elastic-net algorithms and clustering preprocessing, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 400, p. 134-153.
  • N. Guenfoud, O. Robin, R. Panneton, A. Desrochers, W. Belgacem, 2016; Comparison of two methods of transfer path analysis applied to snowmobile for noise source identification, Canadian Acoustics, Vol. 44(3).
  • A. Benghanem, P. A. Gauthier, L. Leblanc, and A. Berry, 2016; The lasso and elastic-net algorithms for predictive sound quality models using large pool of predictive metrics and factors. Canadian Acoustics 44 (3).

 

Articles publiés dans des actes de conférences avec jury

  • A. Benghanem, O. Valentin, P.-A. Gauthier, A. Berry, 2019; Sound quality evaluation of vehicles: effect of global loudness equalization on sensory profiles, International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 2019, Montréal, Canada.
  • J. Mejane, R. Panneton, A. Desrochers, 2016; A data processing method for noise measurements of snowmobiles and their sub-systems on test bench. Acoustics Week in Canada, Vancouver, Canada, septembre.
  • S. Beuvelet, R. Panneton, A. Desrochers, 2016; Understanding sources and sound radiation of a snowmobile track. Acoustics Week in Canada, Vancouver, Canada, septembre.
  • N. Guenfoud, R. Panneton, A. Desrochers, 2016; Comparison of two methods of transfer path analysis applied to snowmobile for noise source identification. Acoustics Week in Canada, Vancouver, Canada, Septembre.
  • J. M. Coulon, N. Atalla, A. Desrochers, 2016; Experimental study of open pipe noise radiation with inflow conditions. New England NoiseCon-2016, Providence, États-Unis, juin.
VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION


Articles publiés ou acceptés dans des revues avec jury

  • J. Nadeau, M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, 2018; Collaborative control of a dual electro-hydraulic regenerative brake system for a rear-wheel-drive electric vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. Février.
  • R. Temporelli, P. Micheau, and M. Boisvert, 2017; Agile and low-cost experimental evaluation of fuel consumption reduction of a new electrified clutch transmission virtually connected to a vehicle, SAE Technical Paper, no. 2017-01–1096.
  • N. Denis, M. R. Dubois, R. Dubé, A. Desrochers, 2016; Blended power management strategy using pattern recognition for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research, Mai 2016, Volume 14, Issue 2, pp 101–114.
  • M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, 2016; Estimators of wheel slip for electric vehicles using torque and encoder measurements, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, (76-77), 665-676.
  • M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, D. Mammosser, 2015; Simulated and experimental comparisons of slip and torque control strategies for regenerative braking in instances of parametric uncertainties, Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, 27(3), 235-243, juin.
  • N. Denis, M. R. Dubois, A. Desrochers, 2015; Fuzzy-based blended control for the energy management of a parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, IET Intelligent Transport Systems, Volume: 9 , Issue: 1.

 

Articles publiés dans des actes de conférences avec jury

  • M. Ariana, M. Roux, 2019; Numerical simulation of thermal management of electric Can-Am On-road Spyder battery pack, NAFEMS, Québec.
  • F.Lebel, J. P. Trovao, L. Boulon, A. Sari, S. Pelissier and P. Venet, 2018; Lithium-Ion cell empirical efficiency maps. IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (pp. 1–4). doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2018.8605031.
  • F. A. Lebel, L. Pelletier, P. Messier and J. P. Trovao, 2018; Battery pack sizing method – Case study of an electric motorcycle. IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (pp. 1–6). Chicago. doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2018.8604955.
  • P. Messier, F. Lebel, J. Rouleau and J.P.F. Trovao, 2018; Multi-cell emulation for battery management system validation, 2018. IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (pp. 1–6). Chicago. doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2018.8604959.
  • J. Nadeau, F. Lebel, P. Messier, J.P. Trovao, A. Desrochers, 2018; Novel ergonomic regenerative braking system for an electric motorcycle, 2018; IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (pp. 1–6). doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2018.8604998.
  • L. Pelletier, F. Lebel, R. G. Rubio, M. Roux and J. P. Trovao 2018. Design of a high performance battery pack as a constraint satisfaction problem, 2018; IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (pp. 1–6). doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2018.8604956.
  • R. German, N. Solis, L. Reyes, L. Silva, F,-A Lebel, J. Trovaõ and A. Bouscayrol, 2017; Coupled electric and thermal batteries models using energetic macroscopic representation (EMR) for range estimation in electric vehicles. 19th European conference on power electronics and applications, EPE 2017 ECCE Europe (Vol. 2017-January). doi: 10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8099372.
  • F. –A. Lebel, N. Lebreux, M. Dubois and J. P. Trovao, 2017; Effect of current path on parallel Lithium-Ion cells in electric vehicles battery packs, 2017; IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (Vol. 2018-January, pp. 1–5). doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2017.8330864.
  • F. –A Lebel, P. Messier, L. Pelletier, J. Trovão and J. P. Trovao, 2017; Benefits of regenerative braking for an electric superbike using energetic macroscopic representation. IEEE vehicle power and propulsion conference (vppc) (Vol. 2018-Janua, pp. 1–6). doi: 10.1109/VPPC.2017.8330986.
  • R. Temporelli, P. Micheau, M. Boisvert, 2017; Experimental evaluation of fuel consumption reduction of a new electrified clutch transmission virtually connected to a vehicle, SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI, USA, avril.
  • R. Temporelli, P. Micheau, M. Boisvert, 2017; Control of an electromechanical clutch actuator by a parallel adaptive feedforward and bang-bang controller: Simulation and experimental results, 20th World congress IFAC, Toulouse, France.
  • J. Nadeau, P. Micheau, M. Boisvert, 2017; Ideal regenerative braking torque in collaboration with hydraulic brake system, EVER17, Monaco, avril.
  • F.-A Lebel, S. Wilke, B. Schweitzer, M. A. Roux, S. Al-Hallaj, J. Trovão and J. P. F. Trovao, 2016; A Lithium-Ion battery electro-thermal model of parallelized cells. IEEE 84th vehicular technology conference (vtc-fall) (pp. 1–6). doi: 10.1109/VTCFall.2016.7880858.
  • J. P. Trovao, M. R. Dubois, M. A. Roux, É. Ménard, Desrochers, A. 2015. Battery and super capacitor hybridization for a pure electric three-wheel roadster. IEEE VPPC 2015, Montréal, Canada, octobre.
  • R. Temporelli, P. Micheau, 2015; Prediction of fuel consumption reduction of recreative vehicles by electrification of its clutch transmission, VPPC_2015, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, D. Mammosser, J. Nadeau, 2015; Real-time evaluation of the driver ability to recover energy during braking, by observing the slip ratio of the powered wheels on an electric vehicle, 2015 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 2015), Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Nadeau, P. Micheau, M. Boisvert, 2015; Model-based predictive control applied to a dual regenerative and hydraulic brake system, 2015 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 15), Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Boisvert, P. Micheau, 2015; Wheel slip controller for the regenerative braking of electric vehicle: Experimental results with a three wheels recreational hybrid vehicle, 2015 10th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER), Monte-Carlo.
  • N. Denis, M. R. Dubois, A. Desrochers, 2013; An energy management system using trip information and fuzzy logic for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, Proceedings of the 20th ITS World Congress, Tokyo, Japon.
  • N. Denis, M. R. Dubois, R. Dubé, A. Desrochers, 2013; Power split strategy for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle using driving pattern recognition and genetic algorithm, Proceedings of the 20th ITS World Congress, Tokyo, Japon.
  • J. Nadeau, M. R. Dubois, A. Desrochers, N. Denis, 2013; Ageing estimation of lithium-ion batteries applied to a three-wheel PHEV roadster, Proc. VPPC, Beijing, pp. 49-54.
  • R. Dubé, M. Boisvert, M. R. Dubois, A. Desrochers, 2013; Forecasting of an electric vehicle residual range based on drivers maneuvers identification, 13th Stuttgart Int. Symposium on Automotive & Engine Tech., Stuttgart, Allemagne, 26-27 février.
  • N. Denis, M. R. Dubois, K. A. Gil, T. Driant, A. Desrochers, 2012; Range prediction for a three-wheel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conférence ITEC, Dearborn, Michigan, USA, 18-20 juin.
  • N. Denis, M.R. Dubois,K.A. Gil, T. Driant, A. DESROCHERS, A., 2012, Model development and performance estimation of a three-wheel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • J. Nadeau, M. R. Dubois, A. Desrochers, 2012; Identification of lithium-ion battery cell degradation applied on plug-in hybrid electric recreational vehicles – Experiment and Modeling, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • R. Dubé, M. R. Dubois, N. Denis, A. Desrochers, 2012; Online forecasting of an EV residual range using advanced mathematical models, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
Simulation


Article publié ou accepté dans revue avec jury

  • T. Driant, H. Fellouah, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, L. Remaki, 2013; Numerical simulations and wind tunnel measurements on a tricycle wheel sub-system wheel, Int. J. Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 5, Nos. 1/2/3.

 

Articles publiés dans des actes de conférences avec jury

  • M. T. Thiam, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, 2015; Simulation numérique et validation expérimentale de l’aérodynamique et la thermique d’un véhicule à trois roues. 22e Congrès Français de Mécanique, Lyon, France, août.
  • M. T. Thiam, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, 2015; Simulation numérique et validation du transfert thermique sous-capot d’un tricycle. CIFQ 2015 (XIIème Colloque Inter-universitaire Franco-Québécois sur la Thermique des Systèmes), Sherbrooke, Canada, juin.
  • M. T. Thiam, K. Cayre, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, 2015; Simulation numérique du transfert thermique d’un pot d’échappement, 21st Annual Conference of the CFD Society of Canada, Sherbrooke, Canada, mai.
  • T. Driant, L. Remaki, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, H. Fellouah, 2012; Numerical simulation and wind tunnel measurements on a tricycle wheel sub-system, 47th International Symposium of Applied Aerodynamics, Paris, France, 26-28 mars.
  • S. Forest, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, 2012; 3D Unsteady simulation of a planning hull propelled by a waterjet pump system, ASME 2012 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Puerto Rico, USA, 8-12 juillet.
  • T. Driant, L. Remaki, S. Moreau, A. Desrochers, H. Fellouah, H., 2012; Aerodynamic study of a tricycle wheel sub-system for drag reduction, ASME 2012 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Puerto Rico, USA, 8-12 juillet.
THESIS PUBLISHED AT CTA


Thèses de Doctorat

  • R. Temporelli; 2017. Dispositif mécatronique à faible consommation énergétique pour la commande d’un embrayage. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • J. Nadeau; 2017. Commande de la stabilité du véhicule lors d’un freinage régénératif coopératif en propulsion électrique sur un véhicule trois roues. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • S. Beuvelet, 2017; Localisation de sources acoustiques monopolaires avec une cohérence quelconque dans un espace semi-infini. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Mejane, 2017; Analyse vibro-acoustique de la transmission continuellement variable d’une motoneige et développement d’un amortisseur dynamique de torsion auto-accordé. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • J. M. Coulon, 2017; Méthodologie de conception acoustique des silencieux d’un moteur deux temps équipant une motoneige. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Méjane, 2017; Analyse vibro-acoustique de la transmission continuellement variable d’une motoneige et développement d’un amortisseur dynamique de torsion auto-accordé. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Nadeau, 2017; Commande prédictive non linéaire d’un système de freinage hybride électrohydraulique régénératif. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. T. Thiam, 2016; Développement et validation expérimentale d’une approche numérique pour la simulation de l’aérodynamique et de la thermique d’un véhicule à trois roues. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Boisvert, 2015; Développement et expérimentation d’une stratégie optimale de freinage régénératif pour les véhicules électriques basée sur la commande avancée du glissement de la roue. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • N. Denis, 2014; Système de gestion d’énergie d’un véhicules électrique hybride rechargeable à trois roues. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • C. Iorga, 2013; Développement de méthodologies de conception et validation pour le développement de produits et composants structuraux; Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • S. Labbé, 2012; Optimisation multi objectif de la conception des joints tubulaires collés structuraux. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. P. Gauthier, 2010; Contrôle adaptatif d’un ensemble embrayage-transmission pour véhicules récréatifs. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • T. Driant, 2015; Réduction de la trainée aérodynamique et refroidissement d’un tricycle hybride par optimisation paramétrique. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.

 

Mémoires de Maîtrise

  • F. Corriveau, 2018; Modélisation numérique de la formabilité des alliages d’aluminium AA5052 et AA5083. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • N. Joubert, 2018; Étude des méthodes d’évaluation des cas de chargement d’un châssis de véhicule récréatif. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • F. A. Lebel, 2017; Méthode de dimensionnement et modélisation de batteries lithium-ion. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • A. Benghanem, 2017; Étude et optimisation de la qualité sonore d’un véhicule récréatif motorisé. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • A. Amouch, 2016; Conception d’un habillage phonique amélioré pour le compartiment moteur d’une motoneige. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • N. Guenfoud, 2016; Étude vibroacoustique d’une suspension arrière de motoneige. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • W. Rougé, 2015; Comportement en fatigue d’un joint assemblé pour un châssis en aluminium sur un véhicule à 3 roues. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke.
  • J. Méjane, 2015; Analyse vibro-acoustique d’un flasque de transmission continuellement variable de motoneige et conception d’un flasque moins bruyant. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • C. Szelechowski, 2014; Développement et validation de protocoles expérimentaux pour la réduction de la traînée aérodynamique d’un tricycle. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • K. Cayre, 2014; Exploitation expérimentale pour la validation des modèles thermiques analytiques et numériques de composants de roadsters. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
  • Y. Mogenot, 2013; Stratégie d’optimisation des procédés d’assemblage et de fabrication dans le processus de réduction de poids du châssis d’un véhicule roadster. Mémoire de maîtrise, Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • X. Delgerie, 2013; Conception d’un simulateur de conduite pour véhicule Spyder. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • S. R. Gaudreau, 2013; Conception d’un actionneur électromécanique pour un embrayage de transmission manuelle automatisée. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Nadeau, 2013; Effet du vieillissement de la batterie LI-ION sur les performances d’un véhicule récréatif hybride branchable à trois roues. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • A. Tessier, 2013; Analyse des dispersions des paramètres internes de cellules au Lithium. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • S. Forest, 2013; Réduction de la trainée hydrodynamique des bateaux à coque planante. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Tacher, 2012; Conception d’un châssis de roadster hybride à trois roues. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Turcotte, 2012; Modélisation numérique d’un impact entre une surface d’eau et une motomarine. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • K. P. Angarita Gil, 2012; Modélisation électrique et analyse d’une cellule Lithium; Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • R. Dubé, 2014; Prédiction de la distance résiduelle d’un véhicule électrique. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • T. Driant, 2012; Réduction de la trainée aérodynamique d’un tricycle de type roadster. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • A. Landry-Blais, 2012; Modélisation du système de gestion thermique d’un véhicule hybride rechargeable. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • O. Leclercq; 2012; Conception d’une entrée d’eau à géométrie variable pour la propulsion hydrojet d’un véhicule marin. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • F. Rolland, 2011; Simulation et optimisation paramétrique de la chaine de motorisation d’un véhicule électrique. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • G. Julio, 2010; Modélisation dynamique d’une transmission à variation continue (CVT) à courroie de caoutchouc. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • B. R. Hassen, 2010; Modélisation numérique et optimisation du comportement aérodynamique d’un tricycle. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • G. Bourgeault, 2010; Système de suspension permettant l’inclinaison vers l’intérieur des virages. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • A. Bart, 2009; Caractérisation expérimentale d’un joint d’adhésif structural et d’un matériau composite à fibres courtes orientées aléatoirement. Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Marc, 2009; Modélisation numérique d’un système de propulsion à jet de véhicules nautiques, Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • M. Phan, 2009; Modélisation et améliorations vibro-acoustiques d’un bateau sport par la méthode S.E.A., Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
  • J. Dion, 2008; Micro-usinage de verre photosensible par exposition UV avec un laser excimère ArF (193nm). Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS


Articles dans des actes de conférences avec jury

  • TROVAO, J.P. DUBOIS, M.R., ROUX, M.A., MÉNARD, É., DESROCHERS, A., 2015, Battery and SuperCapacitor Hybridization for a Pure Electric Three-Wheel Roadster, IEEE VPPC 2015, Montréal, 19-22 octobre.
  • THIAM, M.T., MOREAU, S., DESROCHERS, A., 2015, Simulation numérique et validation expérimentale de l’aérodynamique et la thermique d’un véhicule à trois roues, 22e Congrès Français de Mécanique Lyon, 24-28 août.
  • IORGA, C., DESROCHERS, A., 2014, The development of a roadster frame as a problem-based learning experience in design, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 5th Annual Conference, Canmore, Canada, 8-11 juin.
  • DENIS, N., DUBOIS, M. R., DESROCHERS A., 2013, An energy management system using trip information and fuzzy logic for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, Proceedings of the 20th ITS World Congress, Tokyo, Japon.
  • DENIS, N., DUBOIS, M. R., DUBÉ, R., DESROCHERS A., 2013, Power split strategy for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle using driving pattern recognition and genetic algorithm, Proceedings of the 20th ITS World Congress, Tokyo, Japon.
  • IORGA, C., DESROCHERS, A., 2013, Design & Validation Methodology applied to a roadster frame based on life prediction, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 4th Annual Conference, Montréal, 17-20 juin.
  • NADEAU, J., DUBOIS M.R., DESROCHERS, A., DENIS, N., 2013, Ageing estimation of lithium-ion batteries applied to a three-wheel PHEV roadster, Proc. VPPC, Beijing, pp. 49-54.
  • DUBÉ, R., BOIVERT, M., DUBOIS M.R., DESROCHERS, A., 2013, Forecasting of an electric vehicle residual range based on drivers maneuvers Identification, 13th Stuttgart Int. Symposium on Automotive & Engine Tech., Stuttgart, Allemagne, 26-27 février.
  • MOGENOT, Y., TACHER, M., DESROCHERS, A., MASLOUHI, A., QUIRION, P., 2012, Weight saving methodology and application to an hybrid roadster, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • DENIS, N., DUBOIS, M.R., GIL, K.A., DRIANT, T., DESROCHERS, A., 2012, Model development and performance estimation of a three-wheel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • NADEAU, J., DUBOIS, M.R., DESROCHERS, A., 2012, Identification of Lithium-Ion battery cell degradation applied on plug-in hybrid electric recreational vehicles – Experiment and modeling, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • DUBÉ, R., DUBOIS, M.R., DENIS, N., DESROCHERS, A., 2012, Online forecasting of an EV residual range using advanced mathematical models, Conf. EV2012VÉ, Montréal, Canada, 23-26 octobre.
  • FOREST, S., MOREAU, S., DESROCHERS, A., 2012, 3D Unsteady simulation of a planning hull propelled by a waterjet pump system, ASME 2012 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Puerto Rico, USA, 8-12 juillet.
  • DRIANT, T., REMAKI, L., MOREAU, S., DESROCHERS, A., FELLOUAH, H., 2012, Aerodynamic study of a tricycle wheel sub-system for drag reduction, ASME 2012 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Puerto Rico, USA, 8-12 juillet.
  • DENIS, N., DUBOIS, M.R., GIL, K.A., DRIANT, T., DESROCHERS, A., 2012, Range prediction for a three-wheel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference ITEC, Dearborn, Michigan, USA, 18-20 juin.
  • IORGA, C., DESROCHERS, A., SMEESTERS, C., 2012, Engineering design from a safety perspective, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 3rd Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Canada, 17-20 juin.
  • DRIANT, T., REMAKI, L., MOREAU, S., DESROCHERS, A., FELLOUAH, H., 2012, Numerical simulation and wind tunnel measurements on a tricycle wheel sub-system, 47th International Symposium of Applied Aerodynamics, Paris, France, 26-28 mars.
  • TACHER, M., DESROCHERS, A., MASLOUHI, A., 2011, Frame optimization of a Hybrid Spyder Roadster, 50th conference of metallurgists COM et World Gold, Montréal, 1-5 octobre.
  • IORGA, C., DESROCHERS, A., 2011, Product modeling, evaluation and validation at the detailed design stage, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 2nd Annual Conference, Saint-Jean, Terre Neuve, Canada, 6-8 juin.
  • ELBAHRI, M., DESROCHERS, A., HADDAR, M., LOUATI, J., 2010, Management of geometrical and dimensional uncertainties between subsets using interface gauges (templates), Fifth International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, ICAMEM 2010, Hammamet, Tunisie, 18-20 décembre.
  • IORGA, C., DESROCHERS, A., 2010, Generic product development process at the detailed design phase, Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) 2010 Conference, Kingston, Canada, 7-9 juin.

Articles dans des actes de conférences sans jury

  • DESROCHERS, A., 2014, Application de la méthode des éléments finis à la validation structurale, multicritères des châssis de véhicules, 6e colloque québécois sur le développement numérique de produits, Trois-Rivières, Canada, 8 mai.