Journal profile · Materials Science, Composites
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
ISSN 0958-9465 · eISSN 1873-393X · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Bimonthly
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES: CAS Zone 1 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 14.33; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,120; review about 116 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 80%; 474 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Innovative concrete reinforcement materials and Concrete Corrosion and Durability, together about 47.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering and Building and Construction. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Cement and Concrete Composites is designed to reflect current developments and advances being made in the general field of cement-concrete composites technology and in the production, use, and performance of cement-based construction materials. The word cement is interpreted in a wide sense, including not only Portland cement but also blended cements and other binding materials. In addition to novel aspects of conventional concrete materials, the journal covers a wide range of composite materials such as fiber-reinforced cement composites, polymer cement composites, polymer impregnated composites, ferrocement, and cement composites containing special aggregate inclusions or waste materials. Original papers dealing with microstructure (as it relates to engineering properties), material properties, testing and test methods, fracture mechanics, durability aspects, composite mechanics/technology, modelling, design, fabrication and practical applications of these materials form the major themes of the journal. Provided there is sufficient linkage to properties defined at the material scale, papers concerning the behavior of structural components and systems, in situ performance, and field studies will also be accepted for review, as well as those concerning the repair and maintenance, serviceability behavior, and sustainability of structures made with these materials.The journal has within the above context several specific objectives. It wants to foster a better understanding of construction materials, provide a forum for unusual and unconventional materials, encourage the development of low cost energy saving materials and bridge the gap between materials science, engineering performance, environmental effects, in situ behavior, design/service life and construction. It is the intention of the journal to also publish special issues devoted to topics of current or emerging interest. The journal aims to provide a unifying basis for collaboration between materials scientists, engineers, designers and fabricators.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Composites
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 20%); most named United States 13, Mainland China 12, Canada 7, United Kingdom 4, Hong Kong, China 3 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering25.1%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering16.4%
- Concrete Corrosion and DurabilityEngineering6.4%
- Magnesium Oxide Properties and ApplicationsMaterials Science6%
- Concrete Properties and BehaviorEngineering5.8%
- Innovations in Concrete and Construction MaterialsEngineering5.5%
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering4.4%
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials productionEngineering3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 14.33LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 14.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 25.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 25.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 4.76LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.77LetPub ·
- h-index
- 122LetPub ·
- h-index
- 272OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,042OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 15.79OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.96%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 452LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,568 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 333 | 86 | 897 |
| 2025 | 474 | 163 | 6,687 |
| 2024 | 424 | 141 | 11,856 |
| 2023 | 424 | 160 | 19,251 |
| 2022 | 447 | 134 | 25,075 |
| 2021 | 397 | 104 | 26,606 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
116 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 18 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 18 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 80%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 50 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 116 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,120 / EUR 4,790 / GBP 4,100 / JPY 635,030 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,260 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0958-9465
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-393X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
What CAS zone is CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES is in Zone 1 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Construction & Building Technology / Materials Science, Composites; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 14.33; CiteScore 25.7, h-index 272.
How long does peer review take at CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES?
The publisher reports about 116 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 18 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 80%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), Mainland China (12) and Canada (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES open access, and what is the APC?
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,120.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .