International Journal of Steel Structures

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Steel Structures provides an international forum for a broad classification of technical papers in steel structural research and its applications.

The journal aims to reach not only researchers, but also practicing engineers.

Coverage encompasses such topics as stability, fatigue, non-linear behavior, dynamics, reliability, fire, design codes, computer-aided analysis and design, optimization, expert systems, connections, fabrications, maintenance, bridges, off-shore structures, jetties, stadiums, transmission towers, marine vessels, storage tanks, pressure vessels, aerospace, and pipelines and more.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.397

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13870

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	618

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mechanical behavior and analysis of composite bridges with corrugated steel webs: State-of-the-art

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Jun, Yuqing, Airong, Teruhiko

• Analytical and numerical studies on steel columns with novel connections in modular construction

  Citation: 110

  Authors: En-Feng, Jia-Bao, Yang, Liang, Zhong-Xian, Xiao-Meng

• Recent research advances of high strength steel structures and codification of design specification in China

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Gang, Fangxin, Yongjiu

• Residual stress of 460 MPa high strength steel welded i section: Experimental investigation and modeling

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Huiyong, Gang, Yu, Yongjiu, Yuanqing

• Behavior of steel plate shear wall connected to frame beams only

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Lanhui, Qin, Xinbo, Sumei

• Compressive behavior of T-shaped concrete filled steel tubular columns

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Yuanlong, Hua, Sumei

• Ultimate capacity prediction of axially loaded CFST short columns

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Esra Mete, Ayşegül, Kasım

• Temperature-induced variations of measured modal frequencies of steel box girder for a long-span suspension bridge

  Citation: 71

  Authors: YouLiang, AiQun

• Prediction of residual strength of corroded tensile steel plates

  Citation: 68

  Authors: J. M. R. S., T., M., K.

• Numerical and experimental study of comb-teeth metallic yielding dampers

  Citation: 66

  Authors: S., A. A., S.

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