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This book is a compilation of papers presented at Symposium 5, Advanced Structural Materials, held at the XVIII International Materials Research Congress 2009 in Cancun, Mexico. The symposium was co-organized by the Sociedad Mexicana de Materiales (MRS-Mexico) and the Materials Research Society (MRS). The book is devoted to fundamental and technological applications of structural materials, and features scientists from various backgrounds with a common interest in the development and use of structural materials. In particular, the presentations offer overview and recent investigations related to advanced structural metallic, ceramic and composite materials. Topics include: innovative processing; phase transformations; mechanical properties; oxidation resistance; modeling; and the relationship between processing, microstructure and mechanical behavior. Papers on industrial application and metrology are also included.

This volume is a compilation of papers that were presented at Symposium 7D of the XXI International Conference of the Mexican Academy of Materials Science - MRS Mexico, organised in collaboration with MRS, 'Advanced Structural Materials', which was held from August 13th to 18th, 2012 in Cancun, Mexico. The symposium was devoted to fundamental and technological applications of structural materials, and continued the tradition of providing a forum for scientists from various backgrounds with a common interest in the development and use of structural materials to come together and share their findings and expertise.