PrefaceChapter 1: Special Structural MaterialsMaterial Optimization through Thin Film Compositional SpreadsReserves for Improving the Quality of Metal Layers of the 450Kh30M and 500Kh22B7 Types by Regulation of Silicon Content in Hard-Facing ConsumablesElectromagnetic Methods for Production of Aluminium Metal Matrix CompositesUltrasonic Welding of Cu Alloy Connectors and Conductors Used in the Automotive IndustryExperimental Study on the Estimation of the Life of some Metal Constructions of Major ImportanceThe Influence of Temperature on the Tensile Mechanical Properties of PPAChapter 2: Functional MaterialsAnalysis of Pulsed Laser Spot Effects on NiTi WiresDesign of Shape Memory Micro-Actuator Modules with Sequential ActuationRecent Progress on Single-Crystal Growth and Epitaxial Growth of 4H Silicon CarbideMicrostructural and Surface Plasmon Resonance Properties of Green-Synthesized Ag Nanoparticles Using Moringa oleifera ExtractGreen Synthesis of Fe3O4/TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Extracts of Moringa oleifera: Microstructural and Optical PropertiesChapter 3: Corrosion and Assessment of Damage StateImproving the Fatigue Behaviour of PURMAL S-70 Polyurethane PaintStudy of Durable Strength of Steel Mining and Metallurgical EquipmentInnovative Technologies to Improve the Corrosion Resistance of Stainless SteelsDamage State Assessment of Metal Pipes of a Power Plant, Subjected to Thermal StressesConsiderations Regarding the Quality of Welds on Hollow Plastic Balls Obtained by Joining Two Ball HalvesChapter 4: Building MaterialsValorization of Abrasive Waterjet Garnet Wastes by Innovative Integration in Building MaterialsStudy Regarding the Evaluation of Prediction Models for Determining the Concrete Compressive Strength Using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Data: Validation Stage