Dates for 2023
Training and Certification for Strain Gauge Personnel
Venues throughout UK & new courses also available in Belgium
27 September 2023
The Measurement of Residual Stress using Laboratory based X-Ray Diffraction
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Become a BSSM Member
Various Membership types and benefits to meet the needs of individuals, academia and industry
30 November - 1 December 2023
Postgrad Experimental Mechanics Conference (PGEM)
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, London, UK

Events
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

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

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.

Event requests
Contact the BSSM if you have an idea for future events, we are happy for you to register your interest. Alternatively please contact us if you would like to be notified when you are able to register for a forthcoming event.

Training & Certification FAQs
If you are interested in attending our training and certification courses here are some essential F&Qs

New dates announced for Training and Certification
New dates in September now available for Stress Analysis and Load Measurement Course, Level 2 Exam and Seminar

About the BSSM
A non-profit making scientific, educational and promotional organisation advancing knowledge of strain measurement, stress analysis and Experimental Mechanics

The Future of Experimental Mechanics open debate
Plenary session held during the BSSM's 15th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics - virtual event on 9th September 2021 Panel: Prof Ole Thybo Thomsen, Prof Fabrice Pierron, Prof Johan Hoefnagels and Prof Genevieve Langsdon.

Ask the Experts
If you have a specific question about strain measurement, a particular technique or application area, or want to find out which of the BSSM corporate members might be able to help

LaVision Digital Image Correlation User Group Meeting
LaVision is hosting a Digital Image Correlation User Group Meeting which will take place at Imperial College London, UK at September 13th 2023. This event is free to attend for LaVision customers.

Training dates in Belgium
New EU locations in Belgium for our Level 1 Seminars and Exams hosted by our Corporate Member Quantify