Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges is a collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM24, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 6-9 December 2016). The contributions from academics, researchers and practising engineers from Australasian, Asia-pacific region and around the world, cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Structural mechanics
• Computational mechanics
• Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures
• Steel structures
• Composite structures
• Civil engineering materials
• Fire engineering
• Coastal and offshore structures
• Dynamic analysis of structures
• Structural health monitoring and damage identification
• Structural reliability analysis and design
• Structural optimization
• Fracture and damage mechanics
• Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
• Pavement materials and technology
• Shock and impact loading
• Earthquake loading
• Traffic and other man-made loadings
• Wave and wind loading
• Thermal effects
• Design codes

Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges will be of interest to academics and professionals involved in Structural Engineering and Materials Science.