Author Description

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, 6th-9th of 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.