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Computers & Structures Template

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About the Computers & Structures format

Computers & Structures is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Structural Load-Bearing Analysis, Structural Analysis and Optimization.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Computers & Structures 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inComposite Structure Analysis and Optimization Structural Load-Bearing Analysis Structural Analysis and Optimization Structural Health Monitoring Techniques Numerical methods in engineering
ISSN0045-7949
Citation impact (2-yr)4.77
h-index201
i10-index7,091
Total citations369,297
Article processing charge$3,940
Top institutions publishing hereIndian Institute of Technology Madras
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Computers & Structures per year

193
2014
218
2015
188
2016
222
2017
148
2018
135
2019
163
2020
167
2021
125
2022
186
2023
252
2024
343
2025

Citation impact of Computers & Structures by publication year

9.6K
2014
7.6K
2015
8.5K
2016
7.5K
2017
4.3K
2018
4K
2019
4.6K
2020
3.3K
2021
2.1K
2022
2.8K
2023
2.3K
2024
1.2K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Computers & Structures template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Computers & Structures format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Computers & 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 Computers & Structures use?
Computers & 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, Computers & Structures 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Computers & Structures?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Computers & 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 Computers & Structures template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Computers & Structures format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Computers & Structures?
Computers & Structures is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Computers & Structures template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Computers & Structures PDF?
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