Aims and scope
The International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering publishes original research on the analysis, design, construction and management of civil infrastructure. It covers experimental, numerical and field studies in structures, materials, geotechnics, water resources, transportation and the built environment, and serves researchers, practicing engineers and infrastructure planners working toward safe, durable and sustainable construction. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Structural and earthquake engineering
- Structural analysis and design
- Reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Earthquake engineering and seismic isolation
- Bridge engineering
- Structural health monitoring
- Forensic engineering and failure analysis
Construction materials
- Concrete technology and mix design
- Supplementary cementitious materials and pozzolans
- Geopolymers and alkali-activated binders
- Recycled aggregates and waste valorization
- Fiber-reinforced concrete
- Durability of construction materials
Geotechnical engineering
- Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
- Soil–structure interaction
- Rock mechanics and engineering geology
- Slope stability and landslides
- Ground improvement
- Erosion control
Water resources and coastal engineering
- Hydraulic structures
- Hydrology and watershed modeling
- Irrigation and drainage engineering
- Flood and drought assessment
- Coastal and port engineering
- Climate change impacts on water resources
Transportation engineering
- Pavement materials and asphalt mix design
- Highway and pavement design
- Railway engineering
- Traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems
- Transportation planning
Environmental and urban infrastructure
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Solid waste management
- Municipal and urban engineering
- Green building and sustainable construction
- Conservation of historic structures
Construction management and digital methods
- Construction project management
- Risk management and public–private partnerships
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- 3D printing and modular construction
- GIS and remote sensing in civil engineering
- Surveying and geomatics
- Computational methods and civil engineering software
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Technical notes
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $350 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.