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Construction Materials Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Construction Materials in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Construction Materials format

Construction Materials is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Innovative concrete reinforcement materials, Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance. Over its lifetime it has published 242 papers, which have received 1,032 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Construction Materials 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Abbreviation (ISO-4)Constr. Mater.
Publishes research inConcrete and Cement Materials Research Innovative concrete reinforcement materials Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation
ISSN2673-7108
Citation impact (2-yr)2.4
h-index14
i10-index25
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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Papers published in Construction Materials per year

1
2020
12
2021
20
2022
37
2023
42
2024
93
2025

Citation impact of Construction Materials by publication year

9
2020
221
2021
117
2022
273
2023
181
2024
219
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Construction Materials

A Comprehensive Review on the Performance of Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete for Sustainable Construction

Yash Agrawal, Trilok Gupta, Abhishek Sharma et al. · 7 Apr 2021

Lightweight aggregate concrete is an innovative building material used to reduce the self-weight of a high-rise building. Recently, the use of lightweight aggregate in construction is increasing immensely due to its performance during an earthquake. Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) is a solution for the achievement of sustainability in the construction sector, which helps us cut…

Clay as a Sustainable Binder for Concrete—A Review

Seyed Sina Mousavi, Chandrasekhar Bhojaraju, Claudiane Ouellet‐Plamondon · 29 Sep 2021

The negative environmental impacts of Portland cement as a binder in the construction industry have created a growing impetus to develop sustainable alternative binders. Various types of clay have been considered as potential cement replacements. The impact of clays as cement replacement depends on the dosage and treatment methods. This paper presents a comprehensive review…

Strength, Porosity and Permeability Properties of Porous Concrete Made from Recycled Concrete Aggregates

Muniter Muresa Muda, Alemu Mosisa Legese, Girum Urgessa et al. · 7 Feb 2023

Due to expansion in infrastructure and increased development of urbanization in Ethiopia, most of the places are covered either by impermeable cement concrete or bitumen that blocks the percolation of water from rainfall. A porous concrete made of zero fine aggregates, creating a pore that permits the concrete to be water permeable, is highly desirable.…

A Decommissioned Wind Blade as a Second-Life Construction Material for a Transmission Pole

Ammar A. Alshannaq, Lawrence C. Bank, David W. Scott et al. · 7 Jul 2021

This paper demonstrates the concept of adaptive repurposing of a portion of a decommissioned Clipper C96 wind turbine blade as a pole in a power transmission line application. The current research program is aimed at creating a path towards sustainable repurposing of wind turbine blades after they are removed from service. The present work includes…

Environmental Impacts of Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Comparing Common and Sustainable Materials: A Case Study

Niyousha Fallah Chamasemani, Massih Kelishadi, Hasan Mostafaei et al. · 19 Dec 2023

The world is currently grappling with the two critical issues of global warming and climate change, which are primarily caused by the emission of greenhouse gases. The construction industry and buildings significantly contribute to these emissions, accounting for roughly 40% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. In response to this pressing issue, environmental organizations and…

Construction Materials template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Construction Materials format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Construction Materials template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Construction Materials use?
Construction Materials uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Construction Materials 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Construction Materials?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Construction Materials 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 Construction Materials template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Construction Materials format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Construction Materials?
Construction Materials (Constr. Mater.) - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Construction Materials PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Construction Materials template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Construction Materials template cost?
You can start writing in the Construction Materials template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Construction Materials PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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