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.