International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials

The International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials (IJCSM) is a fully open access journal published under the brand SpringerOpen, and provides a forum targeted for engineers and scientists around the globe to present and discuss various topics related to concrete, concrete structures and other allied materials incorporating cement, cementitious binder and polymer or fiber in conjunction with concrete. These forums give participants an opportunity to contribute their knowledge for the advancement of society. Topics include, but are not limited to, research results on properties and performance of concrete and concrete structures, advanced and improved experimental techniques, latest modeling methods, possible improvement and enhancement of concrete properties, structural and microstructural characterization, concrete applications, fiber reinforced concrete technology, and waste management. The International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials also publishes review articles, as well as short communications and discussions. IJCSM is currently published in association with the Korea Concrete Institute. In addition, scholars from over 17 countries have contributed as editorial staff and judges for IJCSM, helping the world’s top scholars to publish their best research papers. The journal operates a single-blind peer-review system, where the reviewers are aware of the names and affiliations of the authors, but the reviewer reports provided to authors are anonymous. All articles published are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers. Further information about open access can be found at https://www.springeropen.com/about/open-access. As authors of articles published in International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials you are the copyright holders of your article and have granted to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use, reproduce or disseminate your article, according to the SpringerOpen copyright and license agreement (https://www.springeropen.com/get-published/copyright/copyright-and-license-agreement). For those of you who are US government employees or are prevented from being copyright holders for similar reasons, SpringerOpen can accommodate non-standard copyright lines. Please contact info@springeropen.com if further information is needed.