The journal is intended for specialists studying properties, durability problems and expanding the scope of various materials, researchers of academic institutes, universities, state research centers, institutes and enterprises of various industries, it can be useful to designers and technologists, students and graduate students.

Main sections:

Physical foundations of strength and ductility
Mechanics of deformation and fracture
Structure and properties of the deformed state
Advanced materials and technologies
Applied issues of strength and ductility
Diagnostics and methods of mechanical tests
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