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Aims and Scope
The IBRACON Structures and Materials Journal is a technical and
scientifical divulgation vehicle of IBRACON (Brazilian Concrete Institute).
Each issue of the periodical has 5 to 8 papers and, possibly, a technical
note and/or a technical discussion regarding a previously published
paper. All contributions are reviewed and approved by reviewers with
recognized scientific competence in the area.
Objectives
The IBRACON Structures and Materials Journal´s main objectives are:
• Present current developments and advances in the area of concrete
structures and materials;
• Make possible the better understanding of structural concrete
behavior, supplying subsidies for a continuous interaction among
researchers, producers and users;
• Stimulate the development of scientific and technological research
in the areas of concrete structures and materials, through papers
peer-reviewed by a qualified Editorial Board;
• Promote the interaction among researchers, constructors and users
of concrete structures and materials and the development of Civil
Construction;
• Provide a vehicle of communication of high technical level for
researchers and designers in the areas of concrete structures
and materials.
Submission Procedure
The procedure to submit and revise the contributions, as well as the
formats, are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite (www.ibracon.org.br). The
papers and the technical notes are revised by at least three reviewers
indicated by the editors. The discussions and replies are accepted for
publication after a revision by the editors and at least one member of
the Editorial Board. In case of disagreement between the reviewer and
the authors, the contribution will be sent to a specialist in the area, not
necessarily linked to the Editorial Board.
Contribution Types
The periodical will publish original papers, short technical notes and
paper discussions. Announcements of conferences and meetings,
information about book reviews, events and contributions related to the
area will also be available in the periodical’s WebSite. All contributions
will be revised and only published after the Editorial and Reviewers
Boards approve the paper. Restrictions of content and space (size) are
imposed to the papers. The contributions will be accepted for review
in Portuguese, Spanish or English. The abstracts are presented in
Portuguese or Spanish, and in English, independently of the language
in which the paper is written. After the review process, papers originally
written in Portuguese or Spanish should be translated into English,
which is the official language of the IBRACON Structures and Materials
Journal. Optionally, papers are also published in Portuguese or
Spanish.
Original papers will be accepted as long as they are in accordance
with the objectives of the periodical and present quality of information
and presentation. The instructions to submit a paper are detailed in the
template (available on IBRACON’s WebSite).
The length of the papers must not exceed 20 pages.
A technical note is a brief manuscript. It may present a new feature
of research, development or technological application in the areas of
Concrete Structures and Materials, and Civil Construction. This is an
opportunity to be used by industries, companies, universities, institutions
of research, researchers and professionals willing to promote their
works and products under development. The instructions to submit a
technical note are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite.
A discussion is received no later than 3 months after the publication
of the paper or technical note. The instructions to submit a discussion
are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite. The discussion must be limited to
the topic addressed in the published paper and must not be offensive.
The right of reply is guaranteed to the Authors. The discussions and the
replies are published in the subsequent issues of the periodical.
Internet Access
IBRACON Structural Journal Page in http://www.ibracon.org.br
Subscription rate
All IBRACON members have free access to the periodical contents
through the Internet. Non-members have limited access to the published
material, but are able to purchase isolated issues through the Internet.
The financial resources for the periodical´s support are provided by
IBRACON and by research funding agencies. The periodical will not
receive any type of private advertisement that can jeopardize the
credibility of the publication.
Photocopying
Photocopying in Brazil. Brazilian Copyright Law is applicable to users
in Brazil. IBRACON holds the copyright of contributions in the journal
unless stated otherwise at the bottom of the first page of any contribution.
Where IBRACON holds the copyright, authorization to photocopy items
for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific
clients, is granted for libraries and other users registered at IBRACON.
Copyright
All rights, including translation, reserved. Under the Brazilian Copyright
Law No. 9610 of 19th February, 1998, apart from any fair dealing for
the purpose of research or private study, or criticism or review, no part
of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of IBRACON. Requests should be directed to IBRACON:
IBRACON
Rua Julieta do Espírito Santo Pinheiro, nº 68 ,Jardim Olímpia,
São Paulo, SP – Brasil CEP: 05542-120
Phone: +55 11 3735-0202 Fax: +55 11 3733-2190
E-mail: arlene@ibracon.org.br.
Disclaimer
Papers and other contributions and the statements made or opinions
expressed therein are published on the understanding that the authors
of the contribution are the only responsible for the opinions expressed in
them and that their publication does not necessarily reflect the support
of IBRACON or the journal.