Mechanics of Structures and Materials Proceedings of the fifteenth Australasian conference, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8-10 December 1997

These proceedings include a selection of a broad range of research topics currently being investigated in the fields of structures, foundations and materials in Australasia. Papers cover diverse topics such as: Fibre reinforced composites; Concrete and steel composite structures; Concrete design; Steel design and welding; Dynamic, fire and seismic loading; Finite element analysis and optimisation; Stability in structures; Reliability; Timber and masonry structures; and Geomechanics.