Call for PapersThe 11th in a series of conferences showcasing novel and innovative research in Experimental Mechanics.

The conference is organised by the British Society for Strain Measurement and chaired by Professor Chris Smith from the University of Exeter. The conference will bring together internationally leading researchers across a wide range of disciplines in both academia and industry to exchange ideas and discuss new research.

Conference HighlightsAn interactive exhibition of state of the art instrumentation.

See the brightest early career researchers take part in the Young Stress Analyst Competition which is sponsored by industry.

Enjoy all the conference social activities along with the glorious sights of Exeter.

Reception at the University of Exeter and Conference Banquet at Exeter Castle.

11th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics

5th to 7th September 2016 • University of Exeter, UK

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Abstract SubmissionTwo-page extended abstracts should be submitted on-line

at www.bssm.org/conf2016.

Key dates29th February 2016 On-line extended 2-page abstracts submission deadline1st April 2016 Author notification

18th April 2016 Corrected paper submission deadline

30th April 2016 Early bird registration deadline (no student fees available after this date)

31st May 2016 Author registration deadline

30th June 2016 Final programme

BSSM Measurements Lecture ‘Studying fracture by synchrotron computed tomography, image correlation and X-ray diffraction’ Prof. James Marrow, University of Oxford, UK.

Plenary Lectures‘Unravelling the role of internal boundaries in lath martensite plasticity’Dr Johan Hoefnagels, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

‘Multifunctional and Programmable Cellular Materials with Self-Similar Hierarchy’Prof. Ashkan Vaziri, Northeastern University, USA

Invited Presentation‘Sir David Brewster 200 years on ....’The man who discovered a group of materials that change their optical properties under applied load. He discovered photoelasticity and was the effective father of Experimental Mechanics. Dr Eddie O’Brien (Independent Consultant Aircraft Structures, retired Group Leader Experimental Mechanics)  (Airbus)

VenueThe conference will take place at the University of Exeter, with accommodation available on Campus. The technical sessions will take place at the Henderson lecture theatre and Steatham Court, University of Exeter, where refreshments will be served. The exhibition also will take place at the xfi building, University of Exeter.

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Conference themesThe conference focuses on research which advances experimental techniques across the very widest range of applications in mechanics, including stress, strain and vibration analysis.

● Measurement techniques and their application

Innovations in measurement techniques e.g. strain gauges, DIC, OCT, XCT

Non-destructive strain and stress measurement techniques

Material characterisation and behaviour

Experimental validation of analytic and numerical models

Measurements at the micro- and nano-scale

Geomechanics and geomaterials

● Mechanics in challenging environments

High-temperature strain and stress measurement

In-process measurements for welding and additive manufacture

Measurements in hazardous environments

Remote measurements

● Mechanics of composites

Mechanical characterisation of fibre-reinforced materials

Damage assessment

● Fatigue and fracture

Fracture mechanics

Determination of remaining life

● Mechanics in biology and medicine

Characterisation of biomaterials Measurement on cell and sub-cellular structures

● Dynamic testing

● Condition monitoring

Acoustic emission

Health monitoring of structures and mechanisms

Full-scale testing

● Stress and strain analysis techniques

● Vibration analysis techniques

Modal analysis and model validation

Sub-structuring

Programme

The conference covers all areas in experimental solid mechanics and abstracts are welcome on any topic that falls within this broad scope. The conference will have thematic sessions on specialist and emerging areas in experimental mechanics.

Conference Secretariat

Amanda BoalerBritish Society for Strain MeasurementTelephone: +44(0) 7756 915295E-mail: amandaboaler@bssm.org

Organising Committee

Prof Chris Smith University of ExeterProf Simon Quinn University of SouthamptonDr Rachael Tighe University of SouthamptonProf Stephen Eichorn University of Exeter Amanda Boaler BSSMBiana Gale BSSM

BSSM, PO Box 839, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 9DU. Telephone: +44(0) 7756 915295