Journal profile · Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Computers and Geotechnics
ISSN 0266-352X · eISSN 1873-7633 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Bimonthly
Computers and Geotechnics: CAS Zone 1 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 7.09; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,640; review about 101 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 759 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computers and Geotechnics is published by Elsevier BV 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 Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, together about 38.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The use of computers is firmly established in geotechnical engineering and continues to grow rapidly in both engineering practice and academe. The development of advanced numerical techniques and constitutive modeling, in conjunction with rapid developments in computer hardware, enables problems to be tackled that were unthinkable even a few years ago. Computers and Geotechnics provides an up-to-date reference for engineers and researchers engaged in computer aided analysis and research in geotechnical engineering. The journal is intended for an expeditious dissemination of advanced computer applications across a broad range of geotechnical topics. Contributions on advances in numerical algorithms, computer implementation of new constitutive models and probabilistic methods are especially encouraged. The application of newly proposed numerical methods and techniques to complex geotechnical engineering problems or to well-documented case studies are of interest. However, submissions that predominantly report results from proprietary codes, describe computer modelling of laboratory tests, field monitoring, or case histories, or develop new design approaches are only welcome if they demonstrate novel user-implemented computational methods. Mining, petroleum, or transportation engineering topics are usually discouraged as they align more closely with other journals. Since the journal is willing to accept longer papers if justified, authors are asked to avoid two-part submissions.Original contributions in the emerging areas of Machine Learning and Data Science are now welcome. Submissions should have a focus on geotechnical engineering problems and should provide either i) advances in foundational algorithms and computational frameworks or ii) innovative applications of physics-informed AI/ML techniques. Research results are sought that leverage the integration of observational data, fundamental physical laws and our domain knowledge in geomechanics and geotechnical engineering to offer new physical insights, uncover hidden intrinsic physical laws, and create new knowledge for both geotechnical researchers and practitioners.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Editorial board by country: 27 in mainland China (about 19%); most named Mainland China 27, United States 26, Australia 19, United Kingdom 16, Hong Kong, China 10 (145 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresEngineering15.1%
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsEngineering12.2%
- Geotechnical Engineering and AnalysisEngineering11.3%
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil StabilizationEngineering9.6%
- Landslides and related hazardsEnvironmental Science8%
- Rock Mechanics and ModelingEngineering7.2%
- Soil and Unsaturated FlowEngineering5.3%
- Dam Engineering and SafetyEngineering5.1%
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 | Geosciences, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Geological | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Geological | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Geosciences, Multidisciplinary | 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 | Geosciences, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Geological | Zone 2 |
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
- 7.09LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.96LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 159OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,992OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.98OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.96%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 719LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,916 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 735 | 239 | 549 |
| 2025 | 759 | 208 | 5,175 |
| 2024 | 878 | 223 | 13,204 |
| 2023 | 734 | 172 | 15,180 |
| 2022 | 475 | 78 | 13,100 |
| 2021 | 527 | 129 | 15,584 |
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
101 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3.8 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 3.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 101 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 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 3,640 / EUR 3,410 / GBP 2,910 / JPY 451,470 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,140 | — | — |
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)
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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
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
Free preprint posting service on SSRN Model summary
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 BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0266-352X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7633
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computers and Geotechnics
What CAS zone is Computers and Geotechnics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computers and Geotechnics is in Zone 1 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Geosciences, Multidisciplinary / Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications / Engineering, Geological; 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 Computers and Geotechnics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.09; CiteScore 10.9, h-index 159.
How long does peer review take at Computers and Geotechnics?
The publisher reports about 101 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3.8 months. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Computers and Geotechnics based?
Of the 145 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 27 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (27), United States (26) and Australia (19). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computers and Geotechnics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computers and Geotechnics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Computers and Geotechnics open access, and what is the APC?
Computers and Geotechnics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,640.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .