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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	92
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	55
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	45
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	43
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	38
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	36
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	34
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	31
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	31
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	30
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	29
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	28
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	28
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	27
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	27
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	26
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	26
Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	25
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	25
Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	24
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	23
A Decision-Making Framework for Load Rating Planning of Aging Bridges Using Deep Reinforcement Learning	22
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	22
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	22
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	22

Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	21
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	21
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	21
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	20
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	18
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	18
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	17
Interactive and Immersive Process-Level Digital Twin for Collaborative Human–Robot Construction Work	17
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	17
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	17
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	17
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in the AECO Industry	16
Wayfinding Information Cognitive Load Classification Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	16
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	16
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	15
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	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
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	15
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	15
Erratum for “Integrating Building Information Model and Augmented Reality for Drone-Based Building Inspection” by Donghai Liu, Xietian Xia, Junjie Chen, and Shuai Li	15
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	15
Automatic Stereo Vision-Based Inspection System for Particle Shape Analysis of Coarse Aggregates	14
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	14
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	14
Machine Learning-Based Risk Analysis for Construction Worker Safety from Ubiquitous Site Photos and Videos	14
Data-Driven Simulation Approach for Short-Term Planning of Winter Highway Maintenance Operations	14
Measuring In-Building Spatial-Temporal Human Distribution through Monocular Image Data Considering Deep Learning–Based Image Depth Estimation	14
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning	14
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	13
Reviewers	13
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	13
Semantic Deep Learning Integrated with RGB Feature-Based Rule Optimization for Facility Surface Corrosion Detection and Evaluation	13
Vector-Quantized Variational Teacher and Multimodal Collaborative Student for Crack Segmentation via Knowledge Distillation	13
Automated Human Use Mapping of Social Infrastructure by Deep Learning Methods Applied to Smart City Camera Systems	13
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	12
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	12
Reviewers	12
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	12
LiDAR-Based Framework for Accurate Positioning and Robust Tracking of Multiple Construction Workers	12
An Efficient Explainable Convolutional Network with Visualization of Feature Maps for Enhanced Understanding of Building Facade Defects	12