2020 SEM Annual Conference
Virtual XIV International Congress
Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied MechanicsSeptember 14–17, 2020
SEM's Annual Conference and Exposition focuses on all areas of research and applications pertaining to experimental mechanics, and has evolved to encompass the latest technologies supporting optical methods; additive & advanced manufacturing; dynamic behavior of materials; biological systems; micro-and nano mechanics; fatigue and fracture; composite and multifunctional materials; residual stress; inverse problem methodologies; thermomechanics; and time dependent materials.
This broad focus on experimental mechanics includes topics in digital image and digital volume correlation techniques, speed impacts to shock and blast, durability and extreme environmental effects, model/experiment integration, materials for advanced manufacturing, damage detection and non destructive testing, tools spanning various length scales and new experimental techniques and methods to address real-life applications, research and collaborative efforts across all disciplines complementing experimental mechanics.
Annual 2021
Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied MechanicsJune 14–17, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Hyatt Regency Alburquerque
Annual Conference History
| Year | Dates | Theme and Venue | City | State | SEM President |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | June 3–6 | Expanding the Boundaries of Mechanics Peppermill Resort and Spa |
Reno | NV | Wendy Crone–University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| 2018 | June 4–7 | SEM’S 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Past Accomplishments and Exploring New Frontiers in Experimental Mechanics Hyatt Regency Greenville |
Greenville | SC | Kathryn A. Dannemann–Southwest Research Institute |
| 2017 | June 12–15 | Challenges in Experimental Mechanics Hyatt Regency Indianapolis |
Indianapolis | IN | Peter Avitabile–University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| 2016 | June 6–9 | Dynamic Behavior: Integrating Experimental Mechanics Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista @ Walt Disney World Resort |
Orlando | FL | Guruswami (Ravi) Ravichandran–Caltech |
| 2015 | June 8–11 | Experimental Mechanics Spanning Multiple Scientific and Engineering Disciplines Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa |
Costa Mesa | CA | Nancy Sottos–University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign |
| 2014 | June 2–5 | Bridging Multiple Length and Time Scales Hyatt Regency Greenville |
Greenville | SC | Emmanuel Gdoutos–Democritus University of Thrace |
| 2013 | June 3–6 | SEM at 70: From Photoelasticity to DIC and Beyond The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center |
Lombard | IL | Carlos Ventura–University of British Columbia |
| 2012 | June 11–14 | Measurement Challenges for New Structures and Materials Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa |
Costa Mesa | CA | Peter Geza Ifju–University of Florida |
| 2011 | June 13–16 | Experimental Mechanics in the Age of Modeling and Simulation Mohegan Sun |
Uncasville | CT | Ryszard (Rich) J. Pryputniewicz–Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| 2010 | June 7–10 | Experimental Mechanics of High Performance Systems Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center at Historic Union Station |
Indianapolis | IN | Kristin B. Zimmerman–Environment, Energy and Safety Policy, General Motors Corporation, Beijing, China |
