The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering

Volume 19, Issue 1, January-March 2026

ISSN :0974-6528

Impact Factor: 1.04; Acceptance rate: 40%; Turnaround time: 4-6 months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly journal that deals with the Science and art of structural modeling and design, Load-resisting properties of components such as beams, columns, walls, slabs, plates, arches, shells, catenaries, Selecting, proportioning, and connecting different components of a structure to resist the forces and displacements without affecting the safety of the structure, Developing analytical, computational and experimental simulation techniques, Seismic responses of various structures, etc.

Focus Areas

  • Reinforced Concrete Structures   |  
  • Steel Structures   |  
  • Cable Structures   |  
  • Nonlinear Structures   |  
  • Nuclear   Containment Structures   |  
  • Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering   |  
  • Structural Analysis and Mechanics   |  
  • Structural Condition/Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures   |  
  • Analysis and Control of Vibrations   |  
  • Properties and Strength of Materials   |  
  • Construction Engineering   |  

Current Issue

Volume 19, Issue 1, January-March 2026

Selected papers presented at the International Conference on Art, Science and Technology of Ferrocement Construction (Hybrid Mode), organized by Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture (BNCA), Pune, and Ferrocement Society (India) on September 12-13, 2025.

Alternative Materials Used for Enhancing Thermal Properties of Ferrocement

Author: Vaishnavi V Sapate, Vaishnavi S Bhide and Geeta Girish Nagarkar

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.7-16

Keywords: Thermal insulation, Ferrocement construction, Waste integrated composites

Exploring Bamboo as an Ecofriendly Solution for Ferrocement Structures

Author: Snehal Ozarkar, Haritha Raghavendran and Preeti Namjoshi

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.17-24

Keywords: Bamboo, Ferrocement, Bamboo treatment, Structural strength, Cement bamboo frame (CBF) systems

Rethinking Conventional Materials: Ferrocement for Sustainable Construction and Life-Cycle Approaches

Author: Janhavi Dudhane and Mahesh Bangad

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.25-44

Keywords: Ferrocement, Life-cycle assessment (LCA), Sustainable construction, Embodied energy, Low-carbon materials, Circular economy

Ferrocement Jacketing for Seismic Rehabilitation: A Sustainable Retrofitting Approach for RC Facilities

Author: Mohammad Abu Sadeque

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.45-62

Keywords: Ferrocement, Retrofitting, Reinforced concrete, Seismic strengthening, Sustainable construction

Investigating the Thermal Comfort of Buildings with Insulated Sandwiched Ferrocement Panels

Author: Geeta Girish Nagarkar and Parag Govardhan Narkhede

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.63-79

Keywords: Thermal comfort, Insulated ferrocement panels, Thermal transmittance (U-value)

Ferrocement Structures: A Resilient Housing Solution for War-Affected Zones

Author: Mihika Tiwari, Smiti Rathod, Shravani Kulkarni and Sujata Mehta

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.80-91

Keywords: Emergency shelter, Ferrocement, Humanitarian architecture, Low-cost construction, Modular housing, Post-war construction

Prefabricated Ferrocement Panels: A Solution for Affordable and Sustainable Housing

Author: Amit Ashok Shirke

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.92-101

Keywords: Building envelope, Ferrocement, Sustainable construction, Construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling, Thermal performance

Weaving Strength and Shelter: The Ferrocement Paradigm

Author: Shrruthi M

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.102-120

Keywords: Ferrocement, Affordable housing, Rural housing, Ecofriendly building materials, Alternative construction technologies

Crushed Sand, Bottom Ash and Grit as Natural Sand Substitutes in Ferrocement Construction

Author: Subhash V Patankar, Ullas M Paranjape, Dnyaneshver D More, Valmik M Mahajan, and Arti S Patankar

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.121-133

Keywords: Crushed sand, Bottom ash, Grit, Grading, Mechanical properties, Ferrocement

Physical Manifestation of Digital Design: Challenges in Realizing Nonstandard Ferrocrete Shells

Author: Pranjal R Kudale

Published Online: January, 2026

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2026.19.1.134-159

Keywords: Digital-to-analog, Nonstandard geometry, Ferrocement, Construction logic

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Volume 18, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Influence of Foundation Type on the Seismic Performance of Different Building Structures Considering Far-Field Earthquakes

Author: Pruthviraj S R, K Manjunatha and C M Ravi Kumar

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2025.18.4.7-24

Keywords: Low-rise building, Mid-rise building, High-rise building, Isolated foundation, Pile foundation, Pile cap foundation, ETABS software

Cooling Techniques and Climate Adaptation Strategies for Residential Buildings in Subtropical Regions: An Assessment

Author: Md Rafiur Rahman, Md Mohiuddin Mamun, Md Rofiul Islam Rofi and Tahia Rabbee

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2025.18.4.25-36

Keywords: Cooling techniques, Climate adaptation, Passive cooling, Residential buildings

Confined Concrete Models of Mander and Kent & Park: A Comprehensive Review

Author: Ashwini L K, M Keshavamurthy and C M Ravi Kumar

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2025.18.4.37-52

Keywords: Confined concrete, Mander’s model, Kent & Park model

Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Strengthening Structural Members

Author: R Sridhar

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJSE/2025.18.4.53-58

Keywords: Polymer composites, Carbon fiber-reinforced, Traditional strengthening techniques, High-strength