Objectives
The IBRACON Structures and Materials Journal´s main objectives are:

• Present current developments and advances in the area of concrete structures and materials;
• Make possible the better understanding of structural concrete behavior, supplying subsidies for a continuous interaction among researchers, producers and users;
• Stimulate the development of scientific and technological research in the areas of concrete structures and materials, through papers peer-reviewed by a qualified Editorial Board;
• Promote the interaction among researchers, constructors and users of concrete structures and materials and the development of Civil Construction;
• Provide a vehicle of communication of high technical level for researchers and designers in the areas of concrete structures and materials.

Submission Procedure
The procedure to submit and revise the contributions, as well as the formats, are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite (www.ibracon.org.br). The papers and the technical notes are revised by at least three reviewers indicated by the editors. The discussions and replies are accepted for publication after a revision by the editors and at least one member of the Editorial Board. In case of disagreement between the reviewer and the authors, the contribution will be sent to a specialist in the area, not necessarily linked to the Editorial Board.

Contribution Types
The periodical will publish original papers, short technical notes and paper discussions. Announcements of conferences and meetings, information about book reviews, events and contributions related to the area will also be available in the periodical's WebSite. All contributions will be revised and only published after the Editorial and Reviewers Boards approve the paper. Restrictions of content and space (size) are imposed to the papers. The contributions will be accepted for review in Portuguese, Spanish or English. The abstracts are presented in Portuguese or Spanish, and in English, independently of the language in which the paper is written. After the review process, papers originally written in Portuguese or Spanish should be translated into English, which is the official language of the IBRACON Structures and Materials Journal. Optionally, papers are also published in Portuguese or Spanish.
Original papers will be accepted as long as they are in accordance with the objectives of the periodical and present quality of information and presentation. The instructions to submit a paper are detailed in the template (available on IBRACON’s WebSite).
The length of the papers must not exceed 20 pages.
A technical note is a brief manuscript. It may present a new feature of research, development or technological application in the areas of Concrete Structures and Materials, and Civil Construction. This is an opportunity to be used by industries, companies, universities, institutions of research, researchers and professionals willing to promote their works and products under development. The instructions to submit a technical note are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite.
A discussion is received no later than 3 months after the publication of the paper or technical note. The instructions to submit a discussion are detailed on IBRACON’s WebSite. The discussion must be limited to the topic addressed in the published paper and must not be offensive. The right of reply is guaranteed to the Authors. The discussions and the replies are published in the subsequent issues of the periodical.

Internet Access
IBRACON Structural Journal Page in http://www.ibracon.org.br

Subscription rate
All IBRACON members have free access to the periodical contents through the Internet. Non-members have limited access to the published material, but are able to purchase isolated issues through the Internet. The financial resources
for the periodical´s support are provided by IBRACON and by research funding agencies. The periodical will not receive any type of private advertisement that can jeopardize the credibility of the publication.

Photocopying
Photocopying in Brazil. Brazilian Copyright Law is applicable to users in Brazil. IBRACON holds the copyright of contributions in the journal unless stated otherwise at the bottom of the first page of any contribution. Where IBRACON holds the copyright, authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use,
or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted for libraries and other users registered at IBRACON.

Copyright
All rights, including translation, reserved. Under the Brazilian Copyright Law No. 9610 of 19th February, 1998, apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of research or private study, or criticism or review, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of IBRACON. Requests should be directed to IBRACON:

IBRACON
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Phone: +55 11 3735-0202 Fax: +55 11 3733-2190
E-mail: arlene@ibracon.org.br.

Disclaimer
Papers and other contributions and the statements made or opinions expressed therein are published on the understanding that the authors of the contribution are the only responsible for the opinions expressed in them and that their publication does not necessarily reflect the support of IBRACON or the journal.