Journal profile · Engineering, Civil
Journal of Constructional Steel Research
ISSN 0143-974X · eISSN 1873-5983 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Monthly
Journal of Constructional Steel Research: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.6; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,310; review about 94 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 792 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Constructional Steel Research 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 Structural Load-Bearing Analysis, Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete and Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis, together about 49.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Constructional Steel Research provides an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest developments in structural steel research and their applications in civil engineering. It is aimed not only at researchers but also at those likely to be most affected by research results, i.e. designers and fabricators. Original papers of a high standard dealing with all structural engineering aspects of steel and metal structures including theoretical and experimental research on the behaviour and strength of elements, assemblages, connections and material properties are considered for publication. Submissions substantially concerned with the strength of the concrete component in steel-concrete composite members, including shear stud connections, may not suit the journal. Submissions on pipelines do not fall within the journal's scope.Those presenting research findings in a form suitable for practical use are especially welcome. Papers reporting work in progress will also be included, provided the long-term practical implications of the research are evident, as will state-of-the-art papers, or those by designers and fabricators dealing with issues bearing directly on research.The journal will also present technical notes, book reviews, discussions and letters to the Editor. It is intended that at intervals summaries will be included indicating current research activities throughout the world, and reports of conferences and meetings related specifically to constructional steelwork. Announcements of conference and symposia are also included in the form of a calendar.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Civil
Editor-in-chief L. da SilvaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 9, United Kingdom 8, Mainland China 7, Australia 4, Hong Kong, China 3 (47 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Structural Load-Bearing AnalysisEngineering25.7%
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering15.6%
- Structural Engineering and Vibration AnalysisEngineering8.3%
- Fire effects on concrete materialsEngineering8%
- Seismic Performance and AnalysisEngineering5.9%
- Structural Response to Dynamic LoadsEngineering4.1%
- Mechanical stress and fatigue analysisEngineering3.8%
- Structural Analysis and OptimizationEngineering3.1%
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 | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Civil | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Civil | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Construction & Building Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Civil | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 4.6LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 81LetPub ·
- h-index
- 160OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,877OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.33OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 17.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 759LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 9,822 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 410 | 147 | 232 |
| 2025 | 792 | 146 | 3,313 |
| 2024 | 747 | 148 | 6,838 |
| 2023 | 596 | 119 | 8,189 |
| 2022 | 555 | 75 | 10,348 |
| 2021 | 529 | 98 | 12,163 |
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
94 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
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 94 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 4,310 / EUR 4,030 / GBP 3,450 / JPY 534,570 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,350 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted8
- original paperOriginal papers, review articles and short communications. Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your …Length not stated
- original papersOriginal papers, review articles and short communications.Length not stated
- regular research paperOriginal papers, review articles and short communications. Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your …Length not stated
- reviewOriginal papers, review articles and short communications. Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your …Length not stated
- review articleOriginal papers, review articles and short communications. Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your …Length not stated
- review articlesOriginal papers, review articles and short communications.Length not stated
- short communicationOriginal papers, review articles and short communications. Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your …Length not stated
- short communicationsOriginal papers, review articles and short communications.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 sharing allowed 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.
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
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0143-974X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-5983
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Constructional Steel Research
What CAS zone is Journal of Constructional Steel Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Constructional Steel Research is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Construction & Building Technology / Engineering, Civil. 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 Journal of Constructional Steel Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.6; CiteScore 8.1, h-index 160.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Constructional Steel Research?
The publisher reports about 94 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 Journal of Constructional Steel Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Journal of Constructional Steel Research based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (9), United Kingdom (8) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Constructional Steel Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Constructional Steel Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Constructional Steel Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Constructional Steel Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,310.
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: .