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Call for Abstracts

3 - 5 September 2024

18th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, University of Liverpool, UK

Training and Certification

dates for 2024

Venues throughout UK & new courses also available in Belgium

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Various Membership types and benefits to meet the needs of individuals, academia and industry

Young Stress Analyst (YSA24) Competition

4 September 2024 - University of Liverpool, UK.

New competition format please check requirements

Exhibition of Experimental Mechanics (EMex24)

4 September 2024

University of Liverpool

Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission deadline 31 March 2024

18th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics - University of Liverpool
3 – 5 September 2024

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Opportunity to contribute to textbook chapter

Edited by Prof. Vadim Silberschmidt for the 4th edition of Mechanics of Materials

EMex

4 September 2024

The premier UK exhibition for manufacturers and suppliers of strain measurement and stress analysis equipment

Submission deadline 5 April 2024

Gain valuable early career experience as a conference delegate and the opportunity to network and advance your career in a more relaxed environment

National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, London, UK

Message from our Chair

Read our Chair's message to BSSM members highlighting our many successful activities in 2023 and looking forward to our plans for 2024

New format announced for Young Stress Analyst Competition

New entry requirements for this prestigious early career event

Training & Certification

Check all available dates in 2024 for Training & Certification including Stress Analysis and Load Measurement Courses and Strain Analysis using Resistance Strain Gauges Courses

The BSSM Certification scheme now includes a Pre-Wired Strain Gauge Installation Certificate

By popular demand, BSSM have extended their current world recognized certification scheme with the addition of a new Level 1 qualification for engineers and technicians involved in the installation of pre-wired strain gauges.

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The BSSM holds events throughout the year including workshops, training courses, examinations, exhibitions and conferences. Our events provide numerous opportunities for personal development through learning, gaining qualifications and experience as well as networking within our community.

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The BSSM offer exciting opportunities for early career practitioners through a variety of events and resources

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The BSSM Archive is now open access. Explore conference papers and presentations from workshops on a wide range of topics 

About the BSSM

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The Future of Experimental Mechanics open debate

View the recording of this Plenary session which was held during the BSSM's 15th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics -  Panel: Prof Ole Thybo Thomsen, Prof Fabrice Pierron, Prof Johan Hoefnagels and Prof Genevieve Langsdon.

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