What is the Impact Factor of ACI Structural Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of ACI Structural Journal is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is ACI Structural Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, ACI Structural Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.695 (Q1) and an H-index of 150.

Who publishes ACI Structural Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

ACI Structural Journal is published by American Concrete Institute. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,140 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of ACI Structural Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of ACI Structural Journal is "ACI STRUCT. J" with common acronym "aci". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q1SCImago #8,306Hybrid

ACI Structural Journal

Acronym:aci

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Abbreviation (ISO):ACI STRUCT. J

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Identifier (ISSN):0889-3241(Print)

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Publisher:American Concrete Institute

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↓ -0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for ACI Structural Journal

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.695

#8,306

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

150

150 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

134articles/year

1.35% Gold OA•99.3% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This peer-reviewed journal continues the publishing tradition the Institute started in 1904. Information published in ACI Structural Journal includes: structural design, analysis of concrete elements and structures, research related to concrete elements and structures, and papers addressing design and analysis theory.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering99.6%Structural engineering98.8%Materials science96.8%Composite material91.3%Geology75.1%Physics63.7%Geotechnical engineering60.2%Reinforced concrete50.5%Thermodynamics45.6%Biology44.6%Civil engineering44.3%Paleontology34%Mathematics33.3%Computer science30.1%Metallurgy29.2%Shear (geology)27.6%Petrology27.6%Psychology26.5%Forensic engineering26.3%Chemistry24.6%Social psychology24.6%Quantum mechanics24.5%Reinforcement23.6%Mechanical engineering23.2%Organic chemistry23.1%Geography22.5%Optics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank81/104

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank148/193

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank422/472

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank79/104

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank146/193

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank398/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	81/104	Q4
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCRSCIE	148/193	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	422/472	Q4
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	79/104	Q4
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCISCIE	146/193	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	398/473	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year62

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year92

Total Citations29

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year96

Total Citations109

2023

IF1.8

Articles / Year97

Total Citations212

2022

IF1.799

Articles / Year145

Total Citations645

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	62	0
2025	1.5	92	29
2024	1.3	96	109
2023	1.8	97	212
2022	1.799	145	645
2021	1.744	161	1,080
2020	1.566	122	1,039
2019	1.287	140	1,933
2018	1.197	148	2,192
2017	—	149	2,751
2016	—	126	2,764
2015	—	92	2,158

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #8,306Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1987-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.695

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.57

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,140 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations625

3-Year Documents357

Citable Documents356

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate14.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ1

Building and ConstructionQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 7.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

ACI Structural Journal (acronym: aci, abbr: ACI STRUCT. J, ISSN: 0889-3241) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Concrete Institute in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.695 (Q1), an H-index of 150.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 134 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,140 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.