OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering is 12. 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
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	79
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	63
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	54
Camera Pose Refinement for Precise BIM Alignment in Mixed Reality Visualization	51
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	49
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	45
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	41
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	38
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	38
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	37
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	35
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	35
An Attention-Based Constrained Diffusion Model for Accessible Floor Plan Generation	35
Smart Video Analytics Solution to Identify Urban Floodborne Objects	28
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	28
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	28
Multimodal Fusion of Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals and Images for Tunnel Lining Defects Detection	28
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	28
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	27
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	27
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	25
Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	25
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	25
Training Deep Learning Segmentation Models Using Super-Resolution Crack Images for Detection of Thin Concrete Cracks	24
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	23

Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	23
Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	23
Feature Extraction–Based Prediction Models for Newmark Sliding Displacement of Slopes	22
Intelligent Time Series Prediction of Harmful Gas Concentrations during Underground Cavern Construction: Integrated Construction and Geological Factors	22
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	22
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	22
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	21
Unsupervised Data Anomaly Detection Based on Spatio-Temporal Sparse Integration Framework	21
Real-Time Monitoring of Mobile Construction Resources Based on Multiple Object Tracking	21
Pixel-Level Detection of Cracks Based on Loop Semantic Diffusion Integration	21
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	21
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	21
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	20
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	20
An Integrated Real-Time Approach to Mitigate Noncompliant Behavior in Mobile Crane Lifting Operations	19
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	19
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	19
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	19
Enhanced Semantic Recognition of Architectural Floor Plan Recognition Using CLIP and Advanced Sampling Strategy	19
Topological Data Analysis for Railway Track Geometry Safety and Maintenance	19
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	18
Crack Assessment Using Cascade Mask R-CNN and Dilation–Erosion Processing Technique	18
Wavelet-Based Diffusion Model for Low-Light Image Enhancement under Nonuniform Illumination in Tunnel Environments	18
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	18
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	18
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in the AECO Industry	17
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	17
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	17
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	17
Development of a Machine Learning–Based Tool to Predict Asphalt Concrete Overlay Performance in Hot and Humid Climates	16
Discussion of “An Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT-Enabled Multimodal Edge Sensing Device for Automated, Real-Time, Comprehensive, and Standardized Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Process Using Mul	16
DfMA-Oriented Optimal Design for Curved Wooden Keels Based on Multiobjective Optimization and BIM	16
Superpoint Transformer–Based Bridge Component Recognition Using UAV-Mounted LiDAR and Synthetic Point Cloud Generation	16
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	16
Automatic Stereo Vision-Based Inspection System for Particle Shape Analysis of Coarse Aggregates	15
Automated Human Use Mapping of Social Infrastructure by Deep Learning Methods Applied to Smart City Camera Systems	15
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	15
Predicting Max Scour Depths near Two-Pier Groups Using Ensemble Machine-Learning Models and Visualizing Feature Importance with Partial Dependence Plots and SHAP	15
Connected Car-Based Pavement Roughness Prediction Using CNN Model and Signal Decomposition Technique	15
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning	15
A Prompting Framework for GPT-Based Twitter/X User Classification in the Context of Disasters	15
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	14
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	14
Transformer Hypernetworks for Complex Structural Representation	14
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	14
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	14
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	14
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	14
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Semiautomatic IFC-Based BIM Reconstruction for As-Designed Bridges from 2D Plans Leveraging Semantic Segmentation and Enrichment	13
Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Synthetic Data Sets and Unsupervised Domain Adaptation	13
Automated Identification and Numbering of Brick in Orthoimages of Ancient City Walls with Settlement	13
Vector-Quantized Variational Teacher and Multimodal Collaborative Student for Crack Segmentation via Knowledge Distillation	13
An Efficient Explainable Convolutional Network with Visualization of Feature Maps for Enhanced Understanding of Building Facade Defects	13
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	12
Combining Smart Construction Objects–Enabled Blockchain Oracles and Signature Techniques to Ensure Information Authentication and Integrity in Construction	12
Temporal- and Appearance-Guided Object Detection in Construction Machines Considering Out-of-Distribution Data	12
Digitalizing Road Maintenance: A Novel Approach for the Preparation and Integration of 2D and 3D Road Data through Image Shadow Removal and Point Cloud Densification	12
Prediction of the Sulfate Attack Resistance of Concrete Based on Machine-Learning Algorithms	12
Study of Cross-Project Prediction of Rock Mass Classification Based on Feature Fusion	12