24 June 2025 UK Atomic Energy Authority, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

11 to 14 November 2025, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Find out more about the practical aspects of the technique

The BSSM offer exciting opportunities for early career practitioners through a variety of events and resources including the Post Graduate Experimental Mechanics Workshop (PGEM) and Young Stress Analyst (YSA) Competition. 

Dates for 2025 available  for Training & Certification including Stress Analysis and Load Measurement Courses and Strain Analysis using Resistance Strain Gauges Courses

Including UK and EU locations in Belgium

2 to 3 September 2025

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

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.

If you are interested in attending our training and certification courses here are some essential FAQs.

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.

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

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

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