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High Temperature Testing of Materials: the challenges in characterising material behaviour

28 June 2024
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Chair Dr Salih Gungor, Open University

The assessment of the life and integrity of engineering components and structures operating at elevated temperatures requires reliable knowledge of their mechanical properties. In particular, the time dependent nature of material behaviour at high temperatures makes this task doubly challenging.

Expert presentations including: 

Development of new test methods, including using miniature test samples
• Measurement of full field strain at high temperatures
• Creep behaviour of weldments
• Use of test data for assessment of material behaviour and component life.

The event will include a visit to high temperature testing facilities at the Open University.
Provisional timetable now available.

Early booking advisable as spaces limited

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Exhibition of Experimental Mechanics (EMex24)

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4 September  2024
University of Liverpool UK

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

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Deadline approaching for 18th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics


3 - 5 September 2024 
University of Liverpool, UK

Showcasing novel and innovative research in Experimental Mechanics

Early bird registration ends
31 May 2024

Training & Certification

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.

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 (Belgium) *
Pre-Exam Seminar (Basingstoke) 3 July 2024
Examination (Basingstoke) 17 July 2024
Pre-Exam Seminar (Basingstoke) 2 October 2024
Examination (Basingstoke) 16 October 2024

Level 2

Examination (Sheffield) 5 June 2024
Strain Analysis Course (Sheffield) 21 - 24 October 2024
Pre-Exam Seminar (Sheffield) 25 October 2024
Examination (Sheffield) 6 November 2024

Level 3

Stress Analysis Course (Sheffield) 9 - 11 September 2024
Pre-Exam Seminar (Sheffield) 12 September 2024
Examination (Sheffield) 25 - 26 September 2024

*contact info@bssm.org for further details

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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 

The Measurement of Residual Stress using Laboratory Based X-Ray Diffraction Instruments; the Positives, the Pitfalls and a Round Robin Follow

19 November 2024
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

This follow up to the 2023 meeting aims to discuss the practical aspects of the technique including: 

• Trouble shooting; how to spot what’s gone wrong (if anything) and what to do about it.
• How to check that your diffractometer is working correctly.
• Layer removal, the practicalities. How to determine the measurement depth etc.
• How to measure rough surfaces, shot peened samples etc.
• Sample geometry; the effects of curvature, shadowing, complex, compound corves.
• How to optimise your particular type of diffractometer.
• Variation of residual stress across sample surfaces, gradients across the surface.
• Measuring residual stress measurement as part of the manufacturing process.

The results of a Round Robin study will also be discussed and there will an exhibition with live X-Ray diffractometers.. Why not bring something to measure?

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Eighth Postgraduate Experimental Mechanics (PGEM) Conference Feedback

Out latest Early Careers event, our PGEM Conference took place at NPL recently and was a great success.

Find out  moreand how to get involved at future events.

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

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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BSSM offers a range of membership options from individual and student membership to packages for SME's, larger companies, university departments and colleges. The Society has a wide and varied membership in the UK and abroad. BSSM Membership also offers significant discounts to our events.

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