Mechanics of Structures and Materials XXIV

<p><strong>Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges </strong>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:</p><ul> <li>Structural mechanics</li> <li>Computational mechanics</li> <li>Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures</li> <li>Steel structures</li> <li>Composite structures</li> <li>Civil engineering materials</li> <li>Fire engineering</li> <li>Coastal and offshore structures</li> <li>Dynamic analysis of structures</li> <li>Structural health monitoring and damage identification</li> <li>Structural reliability analysis and design</li> <li>Structural optimization</li> <li>Fracture and damage mechanics</li> <li>Soil mechanics and foundation engineering</li> <li>Pavement materials and technology</li> <li>Shock and impact loading</li> <li>Earthquake loading</li> <li>Traffic and other man-made loadings</li> <li>Wave and wind loading</li> <li>Thermal effects</li> <li>Design codes</li> </ul><p><b>Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges </b>will be of interest to academics and professionals involved in Structural Engineering and Materials Science.</p>