2025 Imperial College London
The BSSM's 19th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics
The Conference took place at Imperial College London, UK between 2 – 4 September 2025 and was attended by over 120 delegates.
The conference was the 19th in a series of conferences organised by the British Society for Strain Measurement showcasing novel and innovative research in Experimental Mechanics.
Abstracts can be accessed below if permission has been granted for open access.
Non-Uniform Residual Stress Measurement Using Incremental Hole-Drilling Method and Digital Image Correlation
Dávid Halabuk, Brno University of Technology
Residual stress prediction by element birth within a digital twin of a wire arc additive manufacturing cell
Robin Laurence, University of Manchester
Machine learning assisted rapid residual stress simulation for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing
Ruiyao Zhang, ISIS Neutron and Muon,
Suitability of the contour method for reliable local residual stress maps in cold gas sprayed repairs †
Florian Lang, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Experimental Study of a High-Speed Rotor Supported by Aerodynamic Bearings Under Base Excitation
Gabriel Cabaj, Brno University of Technology
Geometry-induced effects in acoustic emission testing of composite structures
Ana Beatriz Quelhas Oliveira e Moreira, University of Bristol
Enriching experimental training data for transient Signal Detection in Aircraft Engines
Yijia Guo, Imperial College London
Modelling on Process-microstructure-property (PMP) Relationship of 2195 Al-Li Alloy
Huabo Zhou, Harbin Institute of Technology
Digital image correlation for composites under impact †
Gustavo Quino Quispe, Imperial College London
Measurement of Thermomechanical Response Under Transient Reverse Loading and Its Application to Advanced Alloy
Longhui Zhang, SCUT & University of Oxford
Nanomechanical Testing in Extreme Environments: High Strain Rate Nanoindentation at High Temperatures
Renato Pero, Alemnis AG
Exploring the Application of High-Speed Camera in Digital Image Correlation (DIC
Kevin Cheng, SinceVision Technology
Impact of Welding Residual Stress on Fatigue Cracks and a Low-Cost Surrogate Method for Sample Preparation
Jialin Wang, University of Bristol
Residual Stress Effects on the Fatigue Crack Growth of 316H Stainless Steel †
Martin Gillet, Imperial College London
Influence of Corrosion on Fatigue Crack Growth of High Strength Steels
Monisha Manjunatha, University of Strathclyde
Toward Ultrasonic Hydrogel Devices: A Protocol for Stimulus-Dependent Bulk Wave Characterization
Katherine Nelms, University of Bristol
Relation between free volume and thermodynamic entropy generation during tensile deformation †
Takenobu Sakai, Saitama University
User friendly method to solve the inverse problem with heterogenous material properties
Benjamin Cameron, University of Southampton
The influence of void cells on the microstructure of thermoplastic polymers TPE-S and TPE-V
Ismahen Zaafouri, Institute of Physics, Rennes
Characterization and modeling of mechanical behavior of polymer TPS and TPV reinforced by voids cells
David Kerihuel, Institute of Physics, Rennes
Experimental characterisation on open-hole compression of CFRP with hybridisation of carbon/glass fibres
Xuanye Hu, University of Bristol
Plenary Session
Dr Fred Cegla, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London
Non-destructive ultrasonic monitoring of stress, strain, temperature and material properties
Shape Optimisation for Creep Testing 2.0
Rory Spencer, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Material Testing 2.0: Uncertainty Quantification for Accelerated Creep Tests
Alexander Fieldsend, University of Oxford
Experimental Validation of the EUCLID Framework for Automated Discovery of Hyperelastic Material Models †
Arefeh Abbasi, ETH Zürich
Gaussian Process Latent Force Models for Point Load Estimation using Distributed Strain Measurements
David Goodman, University of Sheffield
Investigation of Ultrasonic-Assisted Consolidation in Multi-Layered Thermoplastic Composites
Andrew Feeney, University of Glasgow
Residual stresses and deformations generated in laser powder bed fusion of thin metallic samples
Eann Patterson, University of Liverpool
Mechanical Characterization of the Pancreas Under Quasi-Static Compression
Aminata Diarra, Université of Rennes
Sub-3 nm Pt3Ni nanoparticles for urea-assisted water splitting
Kaixin Jiang, Northumbria University
Mechanical characterization of chemically etched trabecular scaffolds †
Mudassar Khalil, Loughborough University
Development of a Modular Compression Test Rig for Simulating Human Limb Pressurisation under Wearable Garments
Angelo Karunaratne, Swansea University
Multiscale Investigation of the Creep Damage Mechanisms in CuCrZr alloy using High Resolution and Optical Digi
Parth Nilkanth Kulkarni, The Open University
Hot Tension and Creep Ranking of 3D printed ODS Nickel-base Superalloys
Kojo Benefo, The Ohio State University
Uniaxial Compression Properties of Ti6Al4V Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion †
Amy Milne, Imperial College London
On the use of infrared thermography to select more sustainable fillers for natural rubber components
Doriane Auché, Institute of Physics, Rennes
Mechanical properties of bio-resorbable and non-resorbable bulk metallic glasses
Shangmou Yang, Loughborough University
Soft matter based Biomimetic Wound Healing Material
Bin Xu, Northumbria University
Stroboscopic neutron diffraction to capture crack closure during high cycle fatigue
Simon McKendrey, University of Bristol
Review of Fracture Toughness Assessment Methods using Experimental Data from RPV Steel Sub-sized Specimens †
Ben Sargeant, Imperial College London
High-temperature fatigue testing of turbine blades
Mateusz Kopec, IPPT PAN
Predicting the Fatigue Life of S355 High Frequency Induction Welded Sections †
Peter Hanna, Imperial College London
Evaluation of Frequency Effect for Fatigue using High Strain Rate Tensile Testing
Yevgen Gorash, University of Strathclyde
The experimental investigation of shear response of epoxy matrix under compression
Bohao Zhang, University of Bristol
In Situ Study of Deformation and Fracture in a 3D Printed Short Fibre Composite
Chunxi Mo, University of Oxford
Dynamic Characterisation of Additively Manufactured Honeycomb Architectures for Enhanced Energy Dissipation
James Lee, University of Oxford
In situ study of strains in a 3D Printed Composite by Dual X-Ray Imaging and Diffraction
Liusiyuan He, University of Oxford
Influence of Print Orientation on the Dynamic Fracture Behavior of Two Additive Thermosets
Leslie Lamberson, Colorado School of Mines
VDASE a Novel Volumetric Strain Measurement Technique Based on Shake the Box Particle Tracking
Thomas Pritchard, Swansea University
Investigating of local strain evolution of three different strain path using full kinematic field measurements
Raphaël Le Franc, University of Rennes
Double bridge shear testing of sheet metals using 2D micro-DIC
Bojan Starman, University of Ljubljana
Simulated DIC Images for Design and Validation of Cryogenic Mechanical Testing
Lorna Sibson, UK Atomic Energy Authority
A target-independent sensors-based stereo camera calibration technique enabling 3D-DIC for large structures
David Kumar, IIT Madras
Correlative nano-to whole-joint-scale strain measurements in the intervertebral disc using TomoSAXS
Alissa Parmenter, University College London
SYNCHROTRON X-RAY RADIATION INDUCED DAMAGE IN BONE DURING IN SITU μCT EXPERIMENTS
Marcin Sikorski, Heriot-Watt University
Correlating Microstructural Deformation and Slip System Activation Using HRDIC, EBSD, and Crystal Plasticity
Michael Salvini, University of Bristol
In-situ Neutron Diffraction Analysis of OFHC Copper Under Low-Cycle Fatigue for Fusion Application
Wan W Mohammad, University of Bristol
Measurements Lecture
Professor Philippa Reed, Professor of Structural Materials, University of Southampton
Characterising fatigue crack deformation zones: effects of microstructure, environment and stress state on strain accumulation
Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) Digital Image Correlation Data
Megan Sampson, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Multispectral Mirrorball Images for Improved Virtual Experiments of Digital Image Correlation Setups
Owen Tyley, University of Bristol
Measurement of volume change in sheet elastomer testing using back-to-back stereo DIC
Fabrice Pierron, MatchID NV
Pyvale: An Open-Source Python Package for Image-Based Simulation Validation
Lloyd Fletcher, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Uncertainty quantification for DIC-based model validation: the influence of undermatched lens distortions
Vahid Firouzbakht, MatchID NV
High-Speed Imaging of Contact Area Evolution in Dry Metallic Impact †
Jaffry Jaman, Imperial College London
Beyond the Hertz: Limit radius indentation model †
Vasily Rublev, Imperial College London
Adapting the rotational cone tribometer concept for stern tube seal research †
Tom Briggs, Imperial College London
Influence of silicon phase on the mechanical properties of boron carbide for ballistic applications
Pascal Forquin, Université Grenoble Alpes
Compressive Behavior of Cuttlebone-Inspired Design: A Computational study on Structural Scaling
Yokesh S, IIT-Madras
Quantitative Visualization of Cascading Dynamic Crack Bifurcations in Soda-Lime Silicate Glass
Hareesh Tippur, Auburn University
Shredding of fibre-based multilayer packaging for recyclability assessment †
Wei Fan, Imperial College London
Experimental study on the coupling effect of knots and thermal radiation in timber
William Christian, University of Liverpool
Stereo-measurements with optimal patterns processed by Localised Spectrum Analysis
Thomas Jailin, Université Clermont Auvergne
Automated Process for Calibrating Material Cards of Punctiform and Planar Joints in Finite Element Simulations †
Tim Wirtz, DLR-Vehicle Concepts
Plenary Session and Strain Best Paper
Strain Best Paper - Fylde Prize for 2024
Amar Peshave, Fabrice Pierron, Pascal Lava, David Moens, Dirk Vandepitte
Metrics to evaluate constitutive model fitness based on DIC experiments
Plenary Session
Dr Calvin M Stewart, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University
Materials at Extremes
Through-Thickness Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Evaluation of a TMCP S355ML Steel Plate
Hamidreza Badakhshian, University of Galway, Ireland
Strain Concentration around Geometric Features in Welding
Wenrui Shao, University of Bristol
The Impact of Plasma Transient Exposure on Structural Fusion Materials
Hannah Tipping, University of Bristol
A hybrid surface fitting module for analysis in the Python Contour Method software
Zhe Cai, University of Manchester
Accurate bridge deflection measurement using drone imagery via phase-based motion analysis
Shien Ri, AIST
Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for Fatigue Assessment of High-Strength Nuclear Steel under Low-Cycle Loading
Faruq Zuhair. Sheffield Hallam University
3D DIC for the CTE measurement of complex microelectronic structures
Natasha Crossley, Heriot-Watt University
Mechanical characterisation of bio-based epoxy resin using Shear Compression Specimen
Mounika C Karlapudi, University of Bristol
Exploiting the non-adiabatic thermoelastic response for assessment of CFRP
Janice Barton, University of Bristol
Infrared based-surface calorimetry unravel many mysteries in the deformation of natural rubber
Jean-Benoit Le Cam, Institute of Physics, Rennes
Acoustic emission and passive thermography monitoring of transverse cracking in CFRP cross-ply laminates
Spyros Spyridonidis, University of Bristol
Evaluating Thermal Stresses from Measured In-plane Displacements Based on the Principle of Superposition
Satoru Yoneyama, Aoyama Gakuin University
† Permission not provided for abstract open access