The 21st in a series of conferences jointly organised by The British Society for Strain Measurement and The International Digital Image Correlation Society (iDICs). The conference will showcase novel and innovative research in Experimental Mechanics.

8 – 10 September 2027, Bristol City Hall, Bristol, UK.

Conference Chairs
Dr Neha Chandarana, University of Bristol (BSSM)
Dr Phillip Reu, Sandia National Laboratories (iDICs), USA
Dr Mark Iadicola, National Institute of Standards and Technology (iDICs), USA

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We are now accepting nominations for the prestigious Annual Measurements Lecture.

This landmark event celebrates outstanding achievements in experimental mechanics by inviting International and UK world-leading researchers to share their groundbreaking insights with our community.

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The BSSM offer a range of opportunities available including the BSSM's Exhibition of Experimental Mechanics.

EMex27 is the premier UK exhibition for manufacturers and suppliers of strain measurement and stress analysis equipment and will take place over three days between the 8 and 10 September 2027 at Bristol during the BSSM's 21st International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics.

Contact info@bssm.org to register your interest

The only independently recognised strain measurement certification scheme in the world running for over 30 years following ISO 9712: the International Standard for Nondestructive Testing. Remote exams available on request.

Courses also available in Belgium*

Working with the strain gauge manufactures and experienced practitioners, we have also developed the Code of Practice for the Installation of Electrical Resistance Strain Gauges * and a Certification scheme to provide a complete skillset for precision strain measurement through a range of training courses and examinations for the certification of strain gauge personnel including: Technicians who install strain gauges, Designers who design instruments to measure load, Torque, Pressure, Distance etc and Engineers who use strain gauges for Stress Analysis

Level 1

Pre-Exam Seminar (Basingstoke) 30 September 2026

Examination (Basingstoke) 14 October 2026

Level 2

Strain Analysis Course (Sheffield) 19 - 22 October 2026

Pre-Exam Seminar (Sheffield) 23 October 2026

Examination (Sheffield) 3 November 2026

Level 3

Examination (Sheffield) 29 - 30 September 2026

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* With seminars hosted by our Continental partners Quantify bv, Leuvenselaan 172, 3300 Tienen, Belgium – the seminar location is easily accessible from London St Pancras via Eurostar. Total travel time can be under 3 hours.

Code of Practice for the Installation of Electrical Strain Gauges

An updated edition following an extensive review and consultation with experienced Practitioners to provide best practice guidelines for the installation of electrical resistance strain gauges. Discounted for BSSM Members and provided to delegates as part of some of our training courses. More 

An online course starting 21 January and the in-person workshop will be between 22 to 24 February 2027.

University of Bristol, UK

This is an in-person only workshop – overseas delegates will need to attend in person in the UK - please allow sufficient time to apply for a visitors visa.

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Level 1 qualification providing a qualification for engineers and technicians involved in the installation of pre-wired strain gauges. Showing  the holder has demonstrated a high level of skill in making strain gauge installations and can install gauges that can be used with confidence to make accurate and reliable measurements. The certificate can be integrated into the quality systems of participating businesses and organisations allowing them to demonstrate the competence of their employees. More

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