OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Magazine of Concrete Research is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Modelling of concrete swelling effects in dams, considering the influence of temperature, humidity, stress field, viscoelasticity and cracking	35
Analysis of cement paste and aggregate content of concrete using micro X-ray fluorescence	34
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on tensile failure of high-strength self-compacted concrete	31
Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete containing brick particles	31
Waste-based mortars containing glass powder, GGBS, lead smelter slag and foundry sand reinforced with graphene oxide	29
Analysis of whole loading process of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid rebars allowing for confinement effect	22
New method for determining the mode I fracture toughness of shotcrete: edge-notched partial disc test	20
Shear thickening of cementitious suspensions: effect of high-volume fraction and hydration	19
Macro and micromechanical properties of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced rubber-based flexible energy-consuming concrete	18
Pre-treated municipal solid waste bottom ash as alkali-activated mortar precursor	18
Durability properties of lightweight concrete with ceramic mould casting waste	18
Effect of hydration assemblage on the autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortars	17
A multiscale peridynamic model for simulating the corrosion-induced cracking of concrete cover	17
Effect of hydrogel microcapsule on shrinkage and mechanical properties of cement mortars	16
Mechanical properties of mortars with waste plastic as replacement of natural aggregate	15
Rheology, setting and hydration of calcined clay blended cements in interaction with PCE-based superplasticisers	14
A laboratory test on the effect of bugholes on surface degradation of tunnel lining concrete subject to freeze–thaw cycles	14
The role of temperature in thaumasite formation under the immersion of magnesium sulfate solution	14
Influence of the mix composition on the thixotropy of 3D printable mortars	13
Theoretical analysis of bond characteristics between steel bars and ultra-high-performance concrete	12
Basics and new opportunities for chemical re-alkalisation of carbonated concrete, including alkali-activated binders	12
Effect of loading rate on the bond behaviour of plain round bars in concrete subjected to uniaxial lateral tension	12
Effect of attachment of barnacles and oysters on concrete properties	11
Effects of multi-scale hybrid fibre reinforcement on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete	11
Effects of desalinated sea sand on the alkali–silica reaction of seawater and sea sand concrete	11

Estimation of creep and damage accumulation in thin-walled concrete structures	11
Modelling of alkali–silica reaction based on time-resolved micro-computed tomography imaging	10
Seismic behaviour of RC jacketed columns under different axial loads	10
The effects of reduced paste volume in Portland limestone cement concrete	10
External sulphate attack on alkali activated slag and slag/fly ash concretes	10
Research on the reaction kinetics of alkali-activated materials	9
Advances and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites: a comprehensive review	9
Thermal conductivity modelling of structural lightweight aggregate concrete	9
Chloride transport in alkali-activated materials influenced by different reaction products: a review	9
Stirrup effects on the bond properties of corroded reinforced concrete	9
Punching shear tests and design of UHTCC-enhanced RC slab–column joints with shear reinforcements	9
Book review	9
Improvement of mechanical strength of mortars by different morphological zinc oxide nanoparticles	9
A drift capacity prediction model for retrofitted reinforced concrete columns	8
Numerical modelling of punching shear failure of reinforced concrete flat slabs with shear reinforcement	8
Characteristics of alkali-activated composites containing blast-furnace slag aggregate and ferronickel slag powder	8
Tensile characteristics of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete with and without longitudinal steel rebars	8
Compression and bending of alkali-activated slag cementitious materials at high temperature	8
Analysis of reaction degree and factors of alkali-activated fly ash/slag	8
Diagnosis and prognosis of internal swelling reactions in Cahora Bassa dam, Mozambique – a case study	7
Study on the quantitative relationship between diffusivity and pore structure parameters of cement pastes	7
Axial compression behaviour of square steel tubes encased by and filled with high-strength recycled aggregate concrete	7
Drying shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating fine porous aggregate	7
Interface bonding performance between engineered cementitious composites (ECC)/hybrid fibre ECCs and masonry after high-temperature exposure	7
Noniterative formulae for torsional precracking responses and torsional strengths in prestressed concrete members	7
An inorganic thermal insulation material with good performance prepared from obsidian	7
Engineering and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete containing coarse recycled concrete aggregate	7
Effect of foam volume on penetration parameters of foamed concrete	7
Developed heat-insulating dry mortar mixes for the finishing of aerated concrete walls	7
Crack resistance properties of carbon nanotube-modified concrete	7
Nano-modified concrete at sub-zero temperatures: experimental and statistical modelling	7
Optimising internal curing parameters for autonomous curing of normal-strength concrete	7
Performance testing of roof beam–column connections for precast N-system	6
Performance of steel-fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete subjected to high temperature	6
Phase evolutions of cementitious materials with very low water/binder ratios	6
Chloride penetration in concrete under wave impact action	6
Development of a weakly alkaline alkali-activated mortar: use of sodium carbonate/sodium sulfate–magnesia for activating fly ash–slag mixture	6
Effect of expansive agent on the mechanical properties of carbon-fibre-reinforced cement-based composites	6
Estimation of in situ masonry mortar compressive strength using hammer pendulum test method	6
Chloride diffusion and time to corrosion initiation of reinforced concrete structures	6
Prediction of free chloride concentration in fly ash concrete by machine learning methods	6
High volume of slag and polypropylene fibres in engineered cementitious composites: microstructure and mechanical properties	6
Bending behaviour of reinforced concrete/engineered cementitious composite beams	6
Ultimate bearing capacity of UHPC-encased CFST medium-long columns under axial compression	6
Effect of surface bugholes on chloride penetration of concrete coated with penetrants	6
Microstructure and transport properties of cement-based material enhanced by graphene oxide	6
Thermal and mechanical properties of concrete containing porcelain ceramic tile waste as fine and coarse aggregates	6
Effects of toothed edges and window openings on seismic behaviour of confined masonry walls	6
Residual strength prediction based on size effect of cracked concrete members	6
Characterisation and standardisation of different-origin end-of-life building materials for assessment of circularity	5

Modelling chloride diffusion in concrete with carbonated surface layer	5
A study on the behaviour of concrete columns wrapped with hemp fabric	5
Numerical modelling strategy for predicting the response of reinforced concrete walls using Timoshenko theory	5
Recycled concrete beams subjected to combined reinforcement corrosion and static pre-loading	5
Early age activation of slag concrete for applications in hollowcore slabs	5
Experimental study on compressive strength of in situ concrete tested with arc pressure method	5
Suitability of electrochemical test methods for evaluating corrosion of steel in alkali-activated slag concrete	5
Tortuosity quantification of fly ash concrete considering interfacial transition zone	5
Multi-effect of superplasticisers main and side-chain length on cementitious systems with fly ash	5
Flexural behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with hybrid natural–synthetic fibre reinforcement	5
Effects of coupled heat and moisture and load damage on chloride transport in concrete	5
Early strength development of mortar with addition of calcium formate and electric field curing in cold climates	5
Macroporosity-based prediction models for mechanical properties of foamed concrete	5
Experimental investigation of the seismic behaviour of eccentric RC beams with different reinforcement configurations	5
A modified applied element model for the simulation of plain concrete behaviour	5
Probabilistic prediction model for critical chloride concentration of reinforcement corrosion based on improved Gaussian process regression	5
Bond performance of ribbed bars in concrete: effects of loading rate and lateral tension	5
Corrosion resistance of concrete strengthened with fibre-reinforced polymer sheets	5
Aggregate dissolution kinetics	4
Ultimate loads for reinforced concrete square pile caps	4
Mixing approach for 3D printable concrete: method of optimisation of superplasticiser dosage	4
Comparative analysis of chloride and acid resistance in one-part geopolymer and low carbon concrete	4
Effect of recycled aggregate treatment methods by pristine graphene on mechanical and durability properties of concrete	4
Development of low-carbon masonry grout mixtures using alkali-activated binder	4
Thermal and mechanical properties of a sustainable bio-flax fibre-based lightweight aggregate concrete	4
Local bond strength prediction of deformed reinforcing bars in concrete considering heterogeneity at interface regions	4
Predicting optimal dispersant (superplasticiser) content for cement–limestone pastes from rheological tests	4
Effect of moisture content on tunnel fire resistance of self-compacting concrete coated with aerogel mortar	4
Investigation of erosive wear effect on concrete water structures: the case of Porsuk Dam, Turkey	4
Structural assessment of beam–slab reinforced concrete sub-structures under column loss scenario	4
Prediction of the heat of hydration of fly ash concrete by adiabatic temperature rise test and regression analysis	4
Chloride ingress into concrete under different conditions of temperature and marine zones	4
Modelling for determining the thermal conductivity of porous solid materials	4
Effect of silica fume type, mixing sequence, and curing regime on workability and compressive strength of UHPC	4
Production of evaporation suppression floating covers using ultra-lightweight alkali-activated slag concrete	4
Effect of steel–PET fibre reinforcement on the fire resistance of reactive powder concrete	4
Proposal for characterisation of direct shear strength of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	4
Performance of geopolymer paste under different concentrations of sodium hydroxide solution	4
Damage constitutive model of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete	4
Effects of calcium formate on early-age strength and microstructure of high-volume fly ash cement systems	4
Using a geochemical model for predicting chloride ingress into saturated concrete	4
Evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental impact of using limestone powder in high-performance concrete	4
Enhancing strength of cement using aluminium sulfate accelerator with aluminium formate	4
Bond behaviour of deformed reinforcing bars in ultrahigh-performance fibre RC	4
Effects of mix proportion and curing condition on mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre ECC	4
Abrasion resistance of milling steel fibre-reinforced ultrahigh-performance concrete	4
Increasing service life of concrete in sewage treatment plants using silica fume and natural zeolite	4