Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

metrics 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Soil Mechanics for Future Generations

Introduction

Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, published by SPRINGER, is a prestigious academic journal dedicated to the dynamic fields of soil mechanics and foundation engineering. With a history spanning from 1964 to 2024, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students looking to advance their knowledge and explore innovative techniques in soil behavior, foundation design, and geotechnical engineering. Although the journal does not currently operate under an open access model, it remains essential for its contributions to key disciplines, notably in energy, geotechnical engineering, ocean engineering, soil science, and water science. Positioning itself in the third quartile of various categories in the 2023 rankings, it reflects a commitment to maintaining rigorous research standards despite its competitive environment. The unique intersection of its scope allows for multidisciplinary collaboration, making it an invaluable resource for those aiming to tackle the challenges in foundation systems and soil interactions in diverse engineering applications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.17
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life13.20
JCI0.20
Total Documents1257
WOS Total Citations723
SCIMAGO Total Citations1325
SCIMAGO SELF Citations134
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.13

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ocean Engineering in Engineering
Rank #69/105
Percentile 34.29
Quartile Q3
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #106/159
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #158/229
Percentile 31.00
Quartile Q3
General Energy in Energy
Rank #52/73
Percentile 28.77
Quartile Q3
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #188/261
Percentile 27.97
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 52/63
Percentile 18.30
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 51/63
Percentile 19.05
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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