The aim of Applied Ocean Research is to publish open access papers that significantly advance state-of-the-art knowledge in a wide range of topics relevant to ocean research, technology and engineering applications. These topics include:Wave mechanics and hydrodynamicsWave-structure interactionStructural design, mechanics and dynamicsHazards, safety, reliability and risk managementMarine energy, both renewable and hydrocarbon basedOcean acousticsOffshore engineeringGeotechnical engineeringCoastal engineeringMaritime engineering and naval architectureSubsea engineeringArctic and polar engineeringControl and application of remotely-operated vehiclesEmerging methods in modelling and field researchIt is important that all papers, particularly very theoretical ones, should stress the practical importance and applicability of their contents. Purely theoretical papers with no application are discouraged.
Case Studies in Construction Materials provides a forum for the rapid publication of short, structured Case Studies on construction materials and related Short Communications, specialising in actual case studies involving real construction projects. Now by popular demand, CSCM has expanded the scope of the journal to also enable longer papers to be submitted for publication. As such, we would like to present two new article types:Full length research article (maximum 14000 words including figures and tables excluding references)Comprehensive review papers - by invitation (maximum 14000 words including figures and tables, excluding references).CSCM provides an essential compendium of case studies for practicing engineers, designers, researchers and other practitioners who are interested in all aspects construction materials. The journal will publish new and novel case studies, but will also provide a forum for the publication of high quality descriptions of classic construction material problems and solutions related to actual projects.Case Studies in Construction Materials covers a wide range of materials and technology including: cement, concrete, reinforcement, bricks and mortars, additives, corrosion technology, ceramics, timber, steel, polymers, glass fibres, recycled materials and by-products, sealants, and adhesives.The scope of Case Studies in Construction Materials includes, but is not restricted to, new works and repair and maintenance of the following: bridges, high-rise buildings, dams, civil engineering structures, silos, highway pavements, tunnels, water containment structures, sewers, roofing, housing, coastal defences.For enquiries please contact [email protected]
Case Studies in Fire Safety was discontinued in 2017. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the authors, referees, editors and editorial board members who have contributed to the journal over past few years. All published papers will remain available on ScienceDirect. We encourage authors to submit their high quality case studies to the https://www.journals.elsevier.com/fire-safety-journalFire Safety Journal, as long as the case study is novel, of practical significance and of sufficient scientific/technical depth.
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.
The aim of Cement and Concrete Research is to publish the best research on the materials science and engineering of cement, cement composites, mortars, concrete and other allied materials that incorporate cement or other mineral binders. In doing so, the journal will focus on reporting major results of research on the properties and performance of cementitious materials; novel experimental techniques; the latest analytical and modelling methods; the examination and the diagnosis of real cement and concrete structures; and the potential for improved materials. The fields which the journal aims to cover are:• Processing: Cement manufacture, admixtures, mixing, rheology and hydration. While the majority of articles will be concerned with Portland cements, we encourage articles on other mineral binders, such as alumino-silicates (often referred to as geopolymers), calcium aluminates, calcium sulfoaluminates, magnesia-based cements, as well as in a more limited way on lime and/or gypsum-based materials. • Chemical, microstructural and structural characterization of the unhydrated components and of hydrated systems including: the chemistry (structure, thermodynamics and kinetics), crystal structure, pore structure of cementitious materials, characterization techniques, and the modelling on atomistic, microstructural and structural levels. • The properties and modelling of cement and concrete, including: fundamental physical properties in both fluid and hardened state; transport, mechanical and other properties; the processes of degradation of cementitious materials; and the modelling of properties and degradation processes, as a means of predicting short-term and long-term performance, of relating a material's structure to its properties and of designing materials of improved performance, in particular with lower environmental impact. Papers dealing with corrosion will be considered provided their clearly relate to process fundamentally affected by the interplay between steel reactivity and a surrounding cementitious material. • Applications for cement, mortar and concrete keeping a clear focus on fundamental questions of materials science and engineering focus will be welcome on topics including: concrete technology, rheology control, fiber reinforcement, waste management, recycling, life cycle analysis, novel concretes and digital fabrication.The journal's principal publications are original articles containing new information, major reviews and selected papers from important conferences. Discussion of published material and rapid communications will form part of the journal where appropriate. The journal will focus on papers with a broad interest, based upon their subject area, the quality of the research, the novelty of the results and the potential for assimilation of the findings.Cement and Concrete Research is the companion title to the open access journal Cement.
Developments in the Built Environment (DIBE) is a new peer-reviewed gold open access (OA) journal whereby upon acceptance all articles are permanently and freely available. DIBE publishes original papers and short communications resulting from research in civil engineering and the built environment. This journal covers all topics related to construction materials and building sustainability, leading to a holistic approach that will benefit the community.DIBE will strive to offer you the fastest possible speed of publication, without compromising on the quality of our peer-review process.Developments in the Built Environment covers the following topics (but are not limited to):Innovative building materials;Building performance;Maintenance and repair work assessment;Smart Design;(Up/re)cyclability, transformability, reusability of materials and components;Structural Health Monitoring;Construction engineering management, materials and technology;Building Information Modelling (BIM);Computer aided-design and simulation;Energy efficiency, energy harvesting;Indoor environment;Life cycle assessment;Structural analysis, assessment, design, and testing;Sustainable buildings and construction;System safety and reliability.Developments in the Built Environment welcomes the following types of papers:Full research papers;Short communications: suitable for providing fast dissemination of important new outcomes and technical discussion in the field of built environment. They are short papers (max. submitted length of 6 pages incl. references) addressing new ideas that may still be in a preliminary stage, opinions, and results.
The aim of Earthquake Research Advances is to advance our understanding of earthquake physics, expand our ability to observe earthquake-related phenomenon and improve our mitigation of seismic hazards. To fulfill this,the journal publishes original research articles that focus on all aspects of earthquake studies. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:Tectonic environments and structures of the Earth, especially, seismogenic fault zonesLong- and short-term behavior of fault zonesLaboratory, field and numerical experiments on the physical process of earthquakesPrimary and secondary hazards associated with earthquakesForecasting and reduction of seismic risksSeismic behavior, modelling and dynamic analysis of engineering structures and non-structural elementsSeismic protective systems of structures and infrastructureSeismic structural health monitoringSeismic risk and resilience assessmentDevelopment of earthquake engineering practices, seismic codes and regulations, and earthquake-related public policiesThese interdisciplinary subjects may involve fields such as geology, seismology, geodesy, rock physics, earthquake engineering, computer science, and earthquake science popularization. The overarching goal of this journal is to iestablish itself as a respected English-language publication in the field of earthquake science.Editorial Board
The Journal of Ecosystem RestorationEcological engineering has been defined as the design of ecosystems for the mutual benefit of humans and nature. The journal is for those involved in designing, monitoring, or restoring ecosystems, and serves as a bridge between the fields of ecology and engineeringSpecific topics covered in the journal include: habitat reconstruction; ecotechnology; synthetic ecology; bioengineering; restoration ecology; ecology conservation; ecosystem rehabilitation; stream and river restoration; reclamation ecology; non-renewable resource conservation. Descriptions of specific applications of ecological engineering are acceptable only when situated within context of adding novelty to current research and emphasizing ecosystem restoration. We do not accept purely descriptive reports on ecosystem structures (such as vegetation surveys), purely physical assessment of materials that can be used for ecological restoration, small-model studies carried out in the laboratory or greenhouse with artificial (waste)water or crop studies, or case studies on conventional wastewater treatment and eutrophication that do not offer an ecosystem restoration approach within the paper.The journal welcomes full papers, short communications, reviews, and letters to the editor. We are pleased to publish papers from multidisciplinary approaches that are pertinent to a wide range of scholars, managers, practitioners, and policymakers across ecological sciences.All papers will be subject to peer review and they will be dealt with as speedily as is compatible with a high standard of presentation.
Aim of the JournalEngineering analysis with boundary elements is dedicated to the latest developments of engineering analysis with boundary elements, mesh reduction, and other related innovative and emerging numerical methods. The journal founded in 1984 was originally focused on the development of the Boundary Element Method. Its scope has since been expanded to include the emerging mesh reduction and meshless methods. The aim of the journal is to promote the use of non-traditional, innovative, and emerging computational methods for the analyses of modern engineering problems.ScopeEngineering Analysis with Boundary Elements publishes topics including: • Boundary Element Methods • Method of Fundamental Solutions and Related Methods • Radial Basis Function Collocation Methods • Other Mesh Reduction and Meshless Methods • Particle Methods • Other Emerging and Non-Traditional Numerical Methods • Advanced Engineering Analyses and Applications
An international journal devoted to research on Fire Safety Science and Engineering Official Journal of the International Association for Fire Safety ScienceFire Safety Journal is the leading publication dealing with all aspects of fire safety engineering. Its scope is purposefully wide, as it is deemed important to encourage papers from all sources within this multidisciplinary subject, thus providing a forum for its further development as a distinct engineering discipline. This is an essential step towards gaining a status equal to that enjoyed by the other engineering disciplines.It is impossible to give a comprehensive list of topics which are considered acceptable and the following list is intended for guidance only:• Fire chemistry and physics • Fire dynamics (including gas explosions) • Active fire protection systems, including detection and suppression • Passive fire protection methods • People/fire interactions (physical, physiological and psychological) • Fire safety management • Assessment and quantification of fire risk (including acceptability of risk) • Fire investigation • Fire safety design (including consumer items, industrial plant, transportation, buildings) • Fire safety legislation • Fire safety education.Original contributions relating to any of the above topics are invited, particularly if they incorporate a quantitative approach to the subject in question.