OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 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
A new model developed by multigene genetic programming for the temporal evolution of bridge pier scour	32
Developing SonReb models to predict the compressive strength of concrete using different percentage of recycled brick aggregate	23
Comprehensive Assessment of Friction Characteristics and Durability of Common Pavement Markings and Materials Using Three-wheel Polishing	23
Considerations in the planning and design of bridges in ice-affected rivers: a review	19
An adaptive machine learning framework for multi-scenes road surface weather condition monitoring	19
Framework for the design of seismically isolated National Building Code of Canada Part 9 structures	17
Experimental and theoretical study of sediment scour around angled bridge piers	17
Effects of supplementary cementitious materials on the durability of glass aggregate mortars	16
Agent-based simulation of workers’ behaviors, productivity, and safety around construction obstacles	15
Experimental, finite element and analytical characterization of hysteretic response of ductile connections with nailed angle brackets for mass timber structures	15
Optimization of earthworks planning: a systematic mapping study	14
Gradation characteristics-based interlayer mixture design method for enhanced rutting resistance of asphalt pavements	14
Effect of CFRP layers on the behavior of shear-strengthened RC-beams: U-wrapping versus full wrapping	14
Effect of Oligochaete worms on the permeability of fluid fine tailings and thickened tailings under operational parameters: consequences for dewatering and strengthening	13
Empirical correlation of the modified wheel tracker (MWT) and the dynamic creep test for evaluating the permanent deformation of hot mix asphalt (HMA)	13
Unified life-cycle cost–benefit analysis framework and critical review for sustainable retrofit of Canada's existing buildings using mass timber	13
Modelling of thermo-mechanical behaviour of steel beam–column shear tab connections exposed to localized fires	13
Optimized maintenance plan for oil and gas pipelines	13
Research progress on carbon dioxide curing of cementitious materials：a review	12
Recent development on doubler or collar plate reinforced square hollow section joints under brace axial load	12
Determinants of road user behavior at marked midblock crosswalks	12
Relative sea level rise contributions to flood construction levels in British Columbia	11
Network-level evaluation method of the overall–intralayer–interlayer interface structural states of semi-rigid asphalt pavement	10
Crack detection and dimensional assessment using smartphone sensors and deep learning	10
Digitalization Opportunities Road Mapping Tool (DORMT©): A framework to assess digitalization opportunities in construction organizations	10

State of watermain infrastructure: a Canadian case study using historic pipe break datasets	10
Study on fatigue performance and rutting prediction model of steel slag asphalt mixture	10
Seismic performance of concrete walls reinforced by high-strength bars: cyclic loading test and numerical simulation	10
Measurements of turbulence characteristics in a warped transition	9
Mechanical properties of bamboo after exposure to low temperatures	9
Integrating acceleration signal processing and image segmentation for condition assessment of asphalt roads	9
An analysis of quality liability insurance for prefabricated components using evolutionary game theory	9
Influence of Addition of Gluconic Acid as a Retarding Admixture in Concrete	9
Structural implications and management of infrastructure assets affected by ISR: Example of French experience on road bridges.	9
Methodology to develop a capital improvement plan using optimization technique: case study	9
Implications of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada updates on the design demands for reinforced concrete shear wall buildings	9
Properties of concrete incorporating plastic fibres derived from nonbiodegradable waste plastic bags	9
Evaluation of the CHBDC-simplified method of analysis for transverse wood deck on wood girder bridges	9
Climate change impact and adaptation for highway asphalt pavements: a literature review	9
Driving impairment detection due to sun exposure and contrasting shadow of surface objects: an urban case study	8
Field performance of asphalt mixture modified with reactive isocyanate-based modifier	8
Thermo-mechanical Behaviour of Steel Beam-Column Shear Tab Connections Exposed to Localized Fires	8
The effect of climate change combined with clogged joints on bridge integrity in Canada	8
Seismic performance assessment of an existing multispan bridge in eastern Canada retrofitted with fiber reinforced elastomeric isolator	8
Consistency of interchange outer connection ramps	8
A comparison between agent-based and GIS-based tsunami evacuation simulations: a case study for Tofino, BC	8
Investigation of climate change impacts on early-age cracking of jointed plain concrete pavements in Canada	7
Drivers’ ability to distinguish consecutive horizontal curves	7
Modeling earthmoving operations in real time using hybrid fuzzy simulation	7
Performance evaluation of stabilized base courses comprising TSRU materials and bitumen froth derived from Alberta oil sands	7
Post-fire impact behaviour of rubberized alkali-activated slag concrete	7
Performance evaluation of petroleum hard pitch modified with rice straw bio-oil	7
Assessments of available riverine hydrokinetic energy: a review	7
Resilience for freight transportation systems to disruptive events: a review of concepts and metrics	7
Design of built-up steel beam-columns composed of two-channel sections	7
Assessment of a wastewater stabilization pond system for removal of arsenic, iron, and ammonia from reverse osmosis water treatment plant residual wastewater	7
Analysis of the effect of unbound granular base characteristics on the performance of flexible pavements	7
Promoting substitute aggregate system for the environmental-friendly geopolymer paver applications	7
Development of conflict-based safety performance function for safety evaluation of urban roundabouts in India	7
Sudip S. Bhattacharjee, Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2021, 341 pp., $159.45 CAD, ISBN 9780367437053	7
Evaluating the effects of cement asphalt emulsion paste as a grouting material on the fatigue and thermal contraction properties of semi-flexible asphalt composite pavement	7
Impact of mixing and curing temperatures on fresh and hardened states’ properties of UHPC	7
Investigating the transferability of Bayesian hierarchical extreme value model for traffic conflict-based crash estimation	7
Characterisation and pore structure analysis of mortar incorporating valorised rice husk ash	6
Strategies to alleviate Canada’s impending construction labour shortage: a critical review	6
Experimental investigation of RC columns confined with Ni–Ti shape memory alloy wires versus CFRP sheets	6
Aseismic effect of old single-layer masonry agricultural house structure strengthened with embedded steel frame and steel strip	6
Development of quick seismic evaluation procedure for existing buildings in Canada	6
Investigation of layered composite plates under acoustic emission using an appropriate finite element model	6
On extreme ground snow depth and ground snow load at Canadian sites	6
The calibration challenge when inferring longitudinal track profile from the inertial response of an in-service train	6
Transparency and efficiency in building code review. The case of Ontario, Canada	6
Multi-objective optimization and simulation of earthwork equipment configuration in the upper reservoir of a pumped storage power station	6
Low-grade glass fibre-reinforced polymer-confined circular RC columns under simulated seismic loads	6
Modeling concrete pavements for bending stresses considering nonlinear thermal gradient and aged CTE	6

Application of a multi-objective optimization model for the design of Piano Key Weirs with a fixed dam height	6
Estimating ice forces on a bridge pier using field observations and a deformation model	6
Local calibration of flexible performance models using maximum likelihood estimation approach	6
Resistance of a silicone membrane to long-term UV and moisture aging in light of climate change	6
Propriétés physico-chimiques et performances mécaniques des bétons renforcés par des fibres végétales	6
Comparison of the Canadian standard and other standards for wind loading on self-supporting telecommunication towers	6
A figment of our imagination: What is (and isn’t) imaginary after applying notional lateral loads?	6
Study on concrete cracking caused by non-uniform corrosion of steel bar	6
Effect of the input of structural parameters’ uncertainties and analysts’ arbitrary decisions on the results of backcalculated pavement materials’ resilient moduli	6
Precision enhancement of smartphone sensor-based pavement roughness estimation by standardizing host vehicle speed	6
Enhancing sustainability in concrete production: synergistic effects of sugarcane bagasse ash and limestone in ternary cement systems	6
An automation solution for evaluating school capital projects based on fuzzy expert system	5
A new hybrid steel–timber rocking seismic force resisting system equipped with U-shaped fuse connections	5
Investigating factors affecting injury severity in bicycle–vehicle crashes: a day-of-week analysis with partial proportional odds logit models	5
Influence of headwater reservoirs on climate change impacts and flood frequency in the Kabul River Basin	5
Behavior of high-performance RC composite corbels with inclined stirrups	5
Alkali–silica reaction—the mechanism leading to concrete deterioration	5
Spatiotemporal trends in temperature and precipitation for Prince Edward Island over 1971–2020	5
On the application limits and performance of the single-mode spectral analysis for seismic analysis of isolated bridges in Canada	5
Using explainable AI for enhanced understanding of winter road safety: insights with support vector machines and SHAP	5
Enhancing winter road maintenance with explainable AI: SHAP analysis for interpreting machine learning models in road friction estimation	5
CFD modelling of initial stages of dam-break flow	5
Nonlinear finite element investigation on shear behaviour of simply supported and continuous RC T-beams retrofitted with deep embedded CFRP/steel bars	5
Integrating UAV-based LiDAR and imaging data for semi-automated detection of water ponding in pavement networks	5
Utilizing different artificial intelligence techniques for efficient condition assessment of building components	5
Icing and aufeis in cold regions I: the origin of overflow	5
Parallelized finite element modelling of unreinforced concrete masonry infills bounded by reinforced concrete (RC) frames	5
Integrating 3D modeling, sustainability and cost estimating at the conceptual design stage of bridges	5
Application of reliability models for crash frequency analysis: implications for network-wide safety performance	5
A closer look at Toronto's water quality control design criteria for bioretention cells	5
Exploring the current challenges and emerging approaches in whole building life cycle assessment	5
Dam removal effect on the lower St. Regis River ice-jam floods	5
Effect of temperature distribution and thermal gradient on the thermal response of steel–concrete composite girders	4
Empirical assessment of the out-of-plane strength of unreinforced masonry infills with openings under earthquake loading	4
2D and 3D numerical modelling of exposed steel base plate connections under cyclic loading	4
Use of axle load spectra (ALS) for estimating calibration drift in weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems	4
Creating a performance indicator for temporary housing	4
Hybrid fuzzy system dynamics model for analyzing the impacts of interrelated risk and opportunity events on project contingency	4
Risk Analysis of Residential Buildings Subject to Induced Seismicity in British Columbia	4
Hydraulics of flow over full-cycle cosine and rectangular sharp-crested weirs	4
Repurposing waste pozzolans for cleaner mortar production: mechanical and durability properties with microstructural behavior	4
Evolution of bridge live load models and truck weight limits: the case of Manitoba, Canada	4
Safety effects of maintenance treatments to improve pavement condition on two-lane rural roads — insights for pavement management	4
Anticipatory Adaptive Cruise Control (AACC) for Enhanced Performance in Mixed Traffic Flow	4
Physical modeling of vanishing bores in open-channel flows	4
Assessment of sediment arsenic and iron occurrence and leaching potential in a potable water treatment plant wastewater stabilization pond system	4
Asphalt pavement friction coefficient prediction method based on genetic-algorithm-improved neural network (GAI-NN) model	4
Experimental investigation of 90° intake flow patterns with and without submerged vanes under sediment feeding conditions	4
How experiencing extreme climate change events can impact people's willingness to pay during a power outage: a case study from the Ottawa, ON 2022 derecho	4
Note of appreciation	4
Static behavior of CFRP-strengthened RC beams subjected to freeze–thaw cycles	4
An eye gaze-aided virtual tape measure for smart construction	4
Shear-deformable hybrid finite-element formulation for lateral-torsional buckling analysis of composite thin-walled members	4
Human-like speed modeling for autonomous vehicles during car-following at intersections	4
Geometric design and safety outcomes of roundabouts in the Canadian context: a case study in the region of Waterloo	4
Seismic performance assessment of RC columns with interlocking hoops	4
Spatial modeling and mapping of riverbank erosion through the integration of machine learning application and in situ data	4
Mathematical modelling of the formation and evolution of surface ice	4
Shaking table tests and numerical analysis on steel frame structure with various brace arrangements	4
Improving estimate at completion (EAC) cost of construction projects using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)	4
Corrosion effects on flexural behaviour of EPS sandwich concrete panels: a study using acoustic emission technique	4
Innovative and Sustainable Strategies for Algal Bloom Mitigation and Water Quality Enhancement	4
Adaptive traffic signal control using deep Q-learning: case study on optimal implementations	4
Integrating smart city technologies for sustainable pavement infrastructure	4
A decision support system for evaluating construction project recovery plans	4
Blast behavior of columns built with high-strength concrete and Grade 690 MPa high-strength reinforcement	4
Reinforcement schemes for cold-formed steel joists with a large web opening in the flexural zone: an experimental investigation	4
Finite element study on seismic performance of reinforced concrete bridge pier with kinked rebars	4
Anchorage capacity of headed bars in steel fiber reinforced concrete	4