Advances in structural analysis of advanced materials

The increased use of advanced materials in high-efficiency structures - electronic devices, medical equipment, aircraft and vehicles - requires an improved reliability, increased resistance to breakdown, and better failure and life-span forecasting for a wide variety of loading conditions. The development of materials having advanced structural properties is becoming a key factor in industrial and technological progress. The aim of this special collection was to provide a forum where engineers, researchers, scientists and industrial experts could present their work and discuss the current situ