This book presents select peer-reviewed papers from the First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICMEI3 2024). It covers recent research on various topics such as mechanics of functional materials and smart structures, composite and sandwich materials, impact mechanics, fracture and damage in different materials, mechanics of advanced and soft materials, material characterization, solid-fluid Interaction, tribology, condition monitoring and many others. It is a valuable reference for academics, researchers and civil and mechanical engineers working in areas of structural and material engineering and mechanics.