OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering is 10. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	84
Detecting Internal Erosion in Earth Dams: Frequency-Domain Analysis with Mel Spectrograms and Convolutional Autoencoders	70
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	61
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	55
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	53
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	43
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	43
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	42
Camera Pose Refinement for Precise BIM Alignment in Mixed Reality Visualization	42
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	38
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	37
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	37
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	35
Smart Video Analytics Solution to Identify Urban Floodborne Objects	34
Multimodal Fusion of Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals and Images for Tunnel Lining Defects Detection	33
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	31
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	31
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	31
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	30
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	30
An Attention-Based Constrained Diffusion Model for Accessible Floor Plan Generation	29
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	29
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	29
Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	27
Unsupervised Domain Adaptation for Crack Segmentation via Cross-Domain Stylization and Dual Adversarial Feature Learning	26

Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	26
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	26
Training Deep Learning Segmentation Models Using Super-Resolution Crack Images for Detection of Thin Concrete Cracks	26
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	25
Feature Extraction–Based Prediction Models for Newmark Sliding Displacement of Slopes	24
A Dual-Domain Deep Convolutional Variational Autoencoder Framework for Unsupervised Structural Health Monitoring Using Vision-Based Vibration Analysis	24
Intelligent Time Series Prediction of Harmful Gas Concentrations during Underground Cavern Construction: Integrated Construction and Geological Factors	24
Rapid Prediction of Regional Thermal Environment Parameters: A Method Based on Numerical Solution and Machine Learning Extension	24
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	24
BSCS-Net: A Lightweight Segmentation Network for Automated Bridge Surface Crack Detection	24
Real-Time Monitoring of Mobile Construction Resources Based on Multiple Object Tracking	24
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	23
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	23
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	22
Unsupervised Data Anomaly Detection Based on Spatio-Temporal Sparse Integration Framework	22
Pixel-Level Detection of Cracks Based on Loop Semantic Diffusion Integration	22
Stiffness-Embedded GNN Model for Structural Component Importance Analysis	21
Segmentation of Semisupervised Bridge and Road Defects Based on Joint Consistency Regularization in Spatial and Frequency Domains	21
An Integrated Real-Time Approach to Mitigate Noncompliant Behavior in Mobile Crane Lifting Operations	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
Automated and Fast Point Cloud Labeling Method for Training Data Augmentation Using Scan-versus-BIM Approach	20
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	20
Enhanced Semantic Recognition of Architectural Floor Plan Recognition Using CLIP and Advanced Sampling Strategy	20
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	20
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	19
Wavelet-Based Diffusion Model for Low-Light Image Enhancement under Nonuniform Illumination in Tunnel Environments	19
Topological Data Analysis for Railway Track Geometry Safety and Maintenance	19
UMDA: Lightweight and Efficient Crack Segmentation Model	18
TRCN100, High-Resolution Gridded Curve Numbers of Türkiye to Use in Hydrological Models	18
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	18
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
Bridging the Reality Gap in Digital Twins with Context-Aware, Physics-Guided Deep Learning	18
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	17
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	17
Lightweight Cascade Algorithm for Concrete Crack Detection with Enhanced SSD Techniques	17
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	17
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	16
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	16
DfMA-Oriented Optimal Design for Curved Wooden Keels Based on Multiobjective Optimization and BIM	16
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	16
Development of a Machine Learning–Based Tool to Predict Asphalt Concrete Overlay Performance in Hot and Humid Climates	15
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	15
Engineering AI Trustworthiness: A Framework of Civil Engineering Ethics and Explainable AI to Build AI Bridges from Research to Practice	15
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	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
Superpoint Transformer–Based Bridge Component Recognition Using UAV-Mounted LiDAR and Synthetic Point Cloud Generation	14
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	14
Transformer Hypernetworks for Complex Structural Representation	14
Connected Car-Based Pavement Roughness Prediction Using CNN Model and Signal Decomposition Technique	14

Introducing Data Papers: A New Article Type in the Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering	14
Efficient Track Irregularity Prediction Using TimeGAN and BLS-SVR	14
A Prompting Framework for GPT-Based Twitter/X User Classification in the Context of Disasters	14
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning	14
Automated Human Use Mapping of Social Infrastructure by Deep Learning Methods Applied to Smart City Camera Systems	14
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	13
BrIMs-Based 3D Semantic Segmentation of Bridge Components Leveraging Multisensor Fusion	13
Semiautomatic IFC-Based BIM Reconstruction for As-Designed Bridges from 2D Plans Leveraging Semantic Segmentation and Enrichment	13
An Efficient Explainable Convolutional Network with Visualization of Feature Maps for Enhanced Understanding of Building Facade Defects	12
Reviewers	12
JCNet-Based Multidistress and Surface Feature Detection in Pavement Images at Pixel Level	12
Automated Identification and Numbering of Brick in Orthoimages of Ancient City Walls with Settlement	12
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	12
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	12
Vector-Quantized Variational Teacher and Multimodal Collaborative Student for Crack Segmentation via Knowledge Distillation	11
Deep Learning-Based Rapid 3D Reconstruction and Spatial Localization of Leakage in Shield Tunnels	11
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	11
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	11
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	11
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	11
Combining Smart Construction Objects–Enabled Blockchain Oracles and Signature Techniques to Ensure Information Authentication and Integrity in Construction	11
Study of Cross-Project Prediction of Rock Mass Classification Based on Feature Fusion	11
Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Synthetic Data Sets and Unsupervised Domain Adaptation	10
A Deep Learning and Vision-Based Solution for Material Volume Estimation Considering Devices’ Applications	10
Explainable Machine-Learning Leak Identification Framework for Water Distribution Networks	10
Minimizing Carbon Emission of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete T-Beams Using BIM and Two-Stage Metaheuristic Searching	10
Sharing Linked Building Data in a Peer-to-Peer Network: ifcOWL Meets InterPlanetary File System	10
Investigation of Critical Factors for Future-Proofed Transportation Infrastructure Planning Using Topic Modeling and Association Rule Mining	10
Temporal- and Appearance-Guided Object Detection in Construction Machines Considering Out-of-Distribution Data	10
Synthetic Data Generation Techniques for Enhancing Crack Detection in Railway Concrete Sleepers	10
Automated Assessment of Public Transit Bus Stops Using Computer Vision Methods	10
Prediction of the Sulfate Attack Resistance of Concrete Based on Machine-Learning Algorithms	10
LiDAR-Based Framework for Accurate Positioning and Robust Tracking of Multiple Construction Workers	10
Influence of Excavation Steps on the Contact Interface between Bedrock and Soil–Rock-Mixture Fillers	10
Leveraging Open-Vocabulary Object Detection in Goal-Oriented Navigation for Assessing Indoor Energy–Intensive Devices	10