Aim and Scope

Journal of Civil and Construction Engineering Research (JCCER)

Aim:

 The aim of the Journal of Civil and Construction Engineering Research is to serve as a leading platform for disseminating high-quality research and advancements in civil engineering and construction engineering. The journal aims to publish original research articles, reviews, and technical notes that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, innovation, and sustainable practices in civil and construction engineering.

 Scope:

 The scope of the Journal of Civil and Construction Engineering Research encompasses a wide range of topics within the fields of civil engineering and construction engineering, including but not limited to:

1. Structural Engineering: Analysis, design, and behavior of structures, including buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, towers, and other infrastructure components. This includes structural mechanics, structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, and structural health monitoring.

2. Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability analysis, geotechnical site investigation, and ground improvement techniques. This includes geotechnical testing, soil-structure interaction, retaining structures, and underground construction.

3. Transportation Engineering: Planning, design, operation, and management of transportation systems, including highways, railways, airports, ports, and urban transportation networks. This encompasses traffic engineering, transportation planning, pavement design, and transportation infrastructure management.

4. Environmental Engineering: Water resources engineering, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air pollution control, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable development. This includes water quality modeling, hydrology, hydraulics, environmental monitoring, and remediation techniques.

5. Construction Management: Project management, construction planning and scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, construction safety, and contract administration. This includes construction methods, construction materials, construction equipment, and construction technology.

6. Building Materials and Construction Technology: Properties, performance, and applications of construction materials, including concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and composite materials. This includes material testing, durability, sustainability, and innovative construction techniques.

7. Urban and Regional Planning: Urban design, land use planning, community development, urban regeneration, and sustainable urban development. This includes transportation planning, housing development, infrastructure planning, and smart cities initiatives.

8. Disaster Resilience and Risk Management: Assessment and mitigation of natural and man-made hazards, including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, and terrorism. This includes risk analysis, hazard mapping, emergency response planning, and resilience engineering.

9. Construction Automation and Robotics: Applications of automation, robotics, and digital technologies in construction processes, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D printing, prefabrication, and autonomous construction equipment.

10. Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Building: Design, construction, and operation of sustainable infrastructure and green buildings, including energy-efficient design, renewable energy integration, passive design strategies, and life cycle assessment.

The Journal of Civil and Construction Engineering Research welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners from academia, industry, and government institutions. The journal aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange to address the challenges and opportunities in civil and construction engineering, and to advance the state-of-the-art in engineering and technology for a sustainable built environment.