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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Fracture damage and softening constitutive relationship of polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite concrete under freeze–thaw cycles	40
Modelling of thermo-mechanical behaviour of steel beam–column shear tab connections exposed to localized fires	29
Determinants of road user behavior at marked midblock crosswalks	24
Effect of Oligochaete worms on the permeability of fluid fine tailings and thickened tailings under operational parameters: consequences for dewatering and strengthening	22
Experimental and theoretical study of sediment scour around angled bridge piers	22
Notional lateral loads in a second-order P-Delta analysis: perturbation or real equivalent effect?	16
Recent development on doubler or collar plate reinforced square hollow section joints under brace axial load	16
Comprehensive assessment of friction characteristics and durability of common pavement markings and materials using three-wheel polishing	15
Developing SonReb models to predict the compressive strength of concrete using different percentage of recycled brick aggregate	15
Effect of CFRP layers on the behavior of shear-strengthened RC-beams: U-wrapping versus full wrapping	14
A new model developed by multigene genetic programming for the temporal evolution of bridge pier scour	14
Empirical correlation of the modified wheel tracker (MWT) and the dynamic creep test for evaluating the permanent deformation of hot mix asphalt (HMA)	13
Optimized maintenance plan for oil and gas pipelines	13
Gradation characteristics-based interlayer mixture design method for enhanced rutting resistance of asphalt pavements	13
Framework for the design of seismically isolated National Building Code of Canada Part 9 structures	12
Effects of supplementary cementitious materials on the durability of glass aggregate mortars	12
Optimization of earthworks planning: a systematic mapping study	12
Radical changes in the seismic design philosophy based on 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes observations in Türkiye	11
An adaptive machine learning framework for multi-scenes road surface weather condition monitoring	11
Considerations in the planning and design of bridges in ice-affected rivers: a review	11
Unified life-cycle cost–benefit analysis framework and critical review for sustainable retrofit of Canada's existing buildings using mass timber	10
Machine Learning-Based Analysis of Factors Influencing Bus Station Traffic Management in India	10
Properties of concrete incorporating plastic fibres derived from nonbiodegradable waste plastic bags	10
The Global Saga of Alkali Aggregate Reactions. Endeavour - Achievements – International AAR-Conferences (ICAAR) and RILEM Technical Committees	10
Using the Bailey method to improve asphalt concrete mix performance indicators for balanced mix design	10

Crack detection and dimensional assessment using smartphone sensors and deep learning	10
Network-level evaluation method of the overall–intralayer–interlayer interface structural states of semi-rigid asphalt pavement	10
Research progress on carbon dioxide curing of cementitious materials: a review	10
Experimental, finite element and analytical characterization of hysteretic response of ductile connections with nailed angle brackets for mass timber structures	10
Relative sea level rise contributions to flood construction levels in British Columbia	10
Implications of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada updates on the design demands for reinforced concrete shear wall buildings	9
An analysis of quality liability insurance for prefabricated components using evolutionary game theory	9
Study on fatigue performance and rutting prediction model of steel slag asphalt mixture	9
Digitalization Opportunities Road Mapping Tool (DORMT©): A framework to assess digitalization opportunities in construction organizations	9
Seismic performance assessment of an existing multispan bridge in eastern Canada retrofitted with fiber reinforced elastomeric isolator	8
Coordinated strategies for passenger evacuation during metro disruptions	8
Methodology to develop a capital improvement plan using optimization technique: case study	8
The effect of climate change combined with clogged joints on bridge integrity in Canada	8
Climate change impact and adaptation for highway asphalt pavements: a literature review	8
Measurements of turbulence characteristics in a warped transition	8
Structural implications and management of infrastructure assets affected by ISR: example of French experience on road bridges	8
Thermo-mechanical Behaviour of Steel Beam-Column Shear Tab Connections Exposed to Localized Fires	8
Integrating acceleration signal processing and image segmentation for condition assessment of asphalt roads	8
Assessment of a wastewater stabilization pond system for removal of arsenic, iron, and ammonia from reverse osmosis water treatment plant residual wastewater	8
Influence of Addition of Gluconic Acid as a Retarding Admixture in Concrete	8
Comparative study of mechanical performance and durability of concrete incorporating supplementary cementitious materials	8
Evaluation of the CHBDC-simplified method of analysis for transverse wood deck on wood girder bridges	8
Field performance of asphalt mixture modified with reactive isocyanate-based modifier	8
Driving impairment detection due to sun exposure and contrasting shadow of surface objects: an urban case study	8
Assessments of available riverine hydrokinetic energy: a review	7
Promoting substitute aggregate system for the environmental-friendly geopolymer paver applications	7
A comparison between agent-based and GIS-based tsunami evacuation simulations: a case study for Tofino, BC	7
Development of conflict-based safety performance function for safety evaluation of urban roundabouts in India	7
Resistance of a silicone membrane to long-term UV and moisture aging in light of climate change	7
Post-fire impact behaviour of rubberized alkali-activated slag concrete	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
Resilience for freight transportation systems to disruptive events: a review of concepts and metrics	7
Performance evaluation of stabilized base courses comprising TSRU materials and bitumen froth derived from Alberta oil sands	7
Impact of mixing and curing temperatures on fresh and hardened states’ properties of UHPC	7
Performance evaluation of petroleum hard pitch modified with rice straw bio-oil	7
Analysis of the effect of unbound granular base characteristics on the performance of flexible pavements	7
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
Transparency and efficiency in building code review. The case of Ontario, Canada	6
Modeling concrete pavements for bending stresses considering nonlinear thermal gradient and aged CTE	6
An automation solution for evaluating school capital projects based on fuzzy expert system	6
Development of quick seismic evaluation procedure for existing buildings in Canada	6
Integrating UAV-based LiDAR and imaging data for semi-automated detection of water ponding in pavement networks	6
Aseismic effect of old single-layer masonry agricultural house structure strengthened with embedded steel frame and steel strip	6
The calibration challenge when inferring longitudinal track profile from the inertial response of an in-service train	6
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	6
A figment of our imagination: What is (and isn’t) imaginary after applying notional lateral loads?	6
Strategies to alleviate Canada’s impending construction labour shortage: a critical review	6
Enhancing sustainability in concrete production: synergistic effects of sugarcane bagasse ash and limestone in ternary cement systems	6
Application of a multi-objective optimization model for the design of Piano Key Weirs with a fixed dam height	6

CFD modelling of initial stages of dam-break flow	6
On extreme ground snow depth and ground snow load at Canadian sites	6
Local calibration of flexible performance models using maximum likelihood estimation approach	6
Modeling earthmoving operations in real time using hybrid fuzzy simulation	6
Propriétés physico-chimiques et performances mécaniques des bétons renforcés par des fibres végétales	6
Multi-objective optimization and simulation of earthwork equipment configuration in the upper reservoir of a pumped storage power station	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
Estimating ice forces on a bridge pier using field observations and a deformation model	6
Precision enhancement of smartphone sensor-based pavement roughness estimation by standardizing host vehicle speed	6
Vector combination of gaussian wind effect based on extreme value probability distribution	6
Low-grade glass fibre-reinforced polymer-confined circular RC columns under simulated seismic loads	6
Characterisation and pore structure analysis of mortar incorporating valorised rice husk ash	6
Exploring the current challenges and emerging approaches in whole building life cycle assessment	5
Utilizing different artificial intelligence techniques for efficient condition assessment of building components	5
On the application limits and performance of the single-mode spectral analysis for seismic analysis of isolated bridges in Canada	5
Dam removal effect on the lower St. Regis River ice-jam floods	5
Nonlinear finite element investigation on shear behaviour of simply supported and continuous RC T-beams retrofitted with deep embedded CFRP/steel bars	5
Alkali–aggregate reaction in concrete—history of the development of the Canadian concrete expansion test	5
Alkali–silica reaction—the mechanism leading to concrete deterioration	5
Influence of headwater reservoirs on climate change impacts and flood frequency in the Kabul River Basin	5
A pre-earthquake regional seismic risk estimation methodology and a prioritization approach for regional risk assessment	5
Corrosion effects on flexural behaviour of EPS sandwich concrete panels: a study using acoustic emission technique	5
Geometric design and safety outcomes of roundabouts in the Canadian context: a case study in the region of Waterloo	5
Seismic shear strength of hollow-core composite bridge columns	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
A closer look at Toronto's water quality control design criteria for bioretention cells	5
Smart city role in disaster management using GIS (Gaza City as case study)	5
A new hybrid steel–timber rocking seismic force resisting system equipped with U-shaped fuse connections	5
Use of axle load spectra (ALS) for estimating calibration drift in weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems	5
Shaking table tests and numerical analysis on steel frame structure with various brace arrangements	5
Application of reliability models for crash frequency analysis: implications for network-wide safety performance	5
Parallelized finite element modelling of unreinforced concrete masonry infills bounded by reinforced concrete (RC) frames	5
Behavior of high-performance RC composite corbels with inclined stirrups	5
Finite element study on seismic performance of reinforced concrete bridge pier with kinked rebars	4
Repurposing waste pozzolans for cleaner mortar production: mechanical and durability properties with microstructural behavior	4
Evaluation of human-induced vibration in floors of modular hospitals	4
Adaptive traffic signal control using deep Q-learning: case study on optimal implementations	4
Effect of Vertical Ground Motion on Gravity-Resisting Columns in RC Core Shear Wall Buildings	4
Anchorage capacity of headed bars in steel fiber reinforced concrete	4
Reinforcement schemes for cold-formed steel joists with a large web opening in the flexural zone: an experimental investigation	4
Spatial modeling and mapping of riverbank erosion through the integration of machine learning application and in situ data	4
Assessment of sediment arsenic and iron occurrence and leaching potential in a potable water treatment plant wastewater stabilization pond system	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
Evolution of bridge live load models and truck weight limits: the case of Manitoba, Canada	4
Spatiotemporal trends in temperature and precipitation for Prince Edward Island over 1971–2020	4
Icing and aufeis in cold regions I: the origin of overflow	4
Field monitoring of river ice processes in the vicinity of ice control structures in the province of Quebec, Canada	4
Experimental and numerical analysis of the thermal behavior of a workspace: case study	4
Physical modeling of vanishing bores in open-channel flows	4
Human-like speed modeling for autonomous vehicles during car-following at intersections	4
Risk analysis of residential buildings subject to induced seismicity in British Columbia	4
Design considerations and traffic performance of freeway automated vehicle managed lanes	4
Effect of temperature distribution and thermal gradient on the thermal response of steel–concrete composite girders	4
Anticipatory adaptive cruise control (AACC) for enhanced performance in mixed traffic flow	4
Experimental investigation of 90° intake flow patterns with and without submerged vanes under sediment feeding conditions	4
2D and 3D numerical modelling of exposed steel base plate connections under cyclic loading	4
An eye gaze-aided virtual tape measure for smart construction	4
Note of appreciation	4
Hydraulics of flow over full-cycle cosine and rectangular sharp-crested weirs	4
Static behavior of CFRP-strengthened RC beams subjected to freeze–thaw cycles	4
A decision support system for evaluating construction project recovery plans	4
Seismic performance assessment of RC columns with interlocking hoops	4
Improving estimate at completion (EAC) cost of construction projects using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)	4
Concrete damage due to pyrrhotite in the Trois-Rivières area (Québec, Canada): influence of type of concrete component and exposure conditions	4
Asphalt pavement friction coefficient prediction method based on genetic-algorithm-improved neural network (GAI-NN) model	4
Innovative and sustainable strategies for algal bloom mitigation and water quality enhancement	4