The behaviour of materials under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions is a major consideration in the integrity assessment of engineering components. Major advances have taken place in the understanding of fatigue and fracture behaviour of materials with the emergence of newer materials. In the case of existing engineering components, structural integrity assessment and life management have been attracting a great deal of attention in recent years. New approaches and innovative evaluation techniques are continuously evolving to push the performance boundary of engineering materials. This symposium aims to provide a forum for interaction and exchange of knowledge among professionals dealing with materials operating in power plants, defence, aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and process industries. The deliberations at the symposium would provide an opportunity for further interactions between research laboratories, academia, and industries engaged in material development.