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.