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Composite Structures Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Composite Structures in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Composite Structures format
Composite Structures is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Mechanical Behavior of Composites, Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Structural Analysis and Optimization. Over its lifetime it has published 19,917 papers, which have received 784,525 citations.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Composite Structures 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Mechanical Behavior of Composites Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization Structural Analysis and Optimization Structural Load-Bearing Analysis Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete |
| ISSN | 0263-8223 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 7 |
| h-index | 233 |
| i10-index | 15,209 |
| Article processing charge | $4,270 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Harbin Institute of Technology |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Composite Structures template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Composite Structures format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Composite Structures template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Composite Structures use?
Composite Structures uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Composite Structures 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Composite Structures?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Composite Structures document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Composite Structures template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Composite Structures format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Composite Structures?
Elsevier journal (elsarticle). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Elsevier.
Can I export a submission-ready Composite Structures PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Composite Structures template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Composite Structures template cost?
You can start writing in the Composite Structures template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Composite Structures PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.