Journal profile · Mechanics
Engineering Fracture Mechanics
ISSN 0013-7944 · eISSN 1873-7315 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Semimonthly · Founded 1968
Engineering Fracture Mechanics: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.17; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,120; review about 113 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 875 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Engineering Fracture Mechanics is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fatigue and fracture mechanics, Numerical methods in engineering and Mechanical Behavior of Composites, together about 43% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanics of Materials and Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Published in affiliation with the European Structural Integrity SocietyFounded in 1968, Engineering Fracture Mechanics (EFM) has been a leading forum for foundational developments in fracture mechanics theory and applications, shaping the understanding of fracture, damage, and failure across material systems.EFM publishes high-quality original research covering a broad range of topics related to fracture, damage, and failure in conventional engineering material systems as well as emerging material systems, of interest to both researchers and practitioners. Contributions are expected to advance the understanding, modelling, and/or prediction of fracture-related phenomena. Papers on fatigue and creep are welcome when these phenomena are treated using concepts, methods, or frameworks rooted in fracture mechanics and contribute to the understanding or prediction of failure.EFM welcomes contributions addressing fracture-related problems across different length and time scales, under both operational and extreme loading and environmental conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on studies that provide mechanistic understanding and quantitative insight into material behaviour, structural integrity, and life prediction. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged when they strengthen physical interpretation and lead to results of clear engineering significance, especially through the synthesis of experimental and theoretical–computational investigations. Transformative uses of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven approaches are strongly encouraged when deeply integrated with fracture mechanics to unlock new physical insights and significantly advance the understanding, modelling, and prediction of fracture-related phenomena.EFM is committed to publishing research content that supports and advances the energy transition and the reduction of CO2 emissions. In light of this and in response to market changes, we have decided to decline research papers on the topic of fossil fuels.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mechanics
Editorial board by country: 21 in mainland China (about 19%); most named United States 25, Mainland China 21, Germany 9, United Kingdom 4, Australia 4 (110 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fatigue and fracture mechanicsEngineering23.1%
- Numerical methods in engineeringEngineering13.1%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering6.8%
- Rock Mechanics and ModelingEngineering6.7%
- High-Velocity Impact and Material BehaviorMaterials Science5.1%
- Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave PropagationEngineering4.2%
- Metal Forming Simulation TechniquesEngineering3.9%
- Non-Destructive Testing TechniquesEngineering3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | 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
- 6.17LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.6LetPub ·
- h-index
- 106LetPub ·
- h-index
- 207OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,989OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.62OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.28%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 835LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 15,942 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 709 | 176 | 536 |
| 2025 | 875 | 190 | 5,111 |
| 2024 | 805 | 191 | 10,179 |
| 2023 | 641 | 161 | 12,026 |
| 2022 | 639 | 152 | 12,779 |
| 2021 | 504 | 114 | 13,571 |
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
113 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–6 weeks
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)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 113 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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 4,120 / EUR 3,850 / GBP 3,300 / JPY 511,000 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,780 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted12
- letterOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- original research articlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances fracture mechanics and fai…Length not stated
- perspectiveOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- perspective lettersShort, forward-looking contributions presenting emerging ideas, conceptual advances, or strategic viewpoints in fracture mechanics and related fields.Length not stated
- reviewOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- review articleOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- review articlesAuthoritative and critical reviews that go beyond summarizing the existing literature.Length not stated
- special issue papersManuscripts submitted to Special Issues should select the corresponding Special Issue article type during submission.Length not stated
- technical noteOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
- technical notesConcise contributions reporting new experimental techniques, numerical or analytical methods, or methodological advances of clear relevance to the scope of the …Length not stated
- viewpointOriginal Research ArticlesFull-length papers presenting original theoretical, experimental, numerical, computational, and/or data-driven research that advances …Length not stated
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
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
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1968
- ISSN
- 0013-7944
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7315
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Fracture Mechanics
What CAS zone is Engineering Fracture Mechanics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Engineering Fracture Mechanics is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mechanics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Engineering Fracture Mechanics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.17; CiteScore 8.8, h-index 207.
How long does peer review take at Engineering Fracture Mechanics?
The publisher reports about 113 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–6 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Engineering Fracture Mechanics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Engineering Fracture Mechanics based?
Of the 110 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 21 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (25), Mainland China (21) and Germany (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Engineering Fracture Mechanics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Engineering Fracture Mechanics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Engineering Fracture Mechanics open access, and what is the APC?
Engineering Fracture Mechanics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,120.
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: .