OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Construction and Building Materials is 101. 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
Editorial Board	459
Ultra-fine organophilic nano clay in asphalt: A laboratory-based performance study	229
Low-carbon conversion of hazardous alkylphenol wastes into epoxy asphalt via interfacial miscibility-reaction hybrid processes	227
Editorial Board	226
Flat-face epoxy-bonded concrete joints loaded in torsion: Physical modelling	212
A posterior hybrid ML optimization to analyze the relationship between high temperature rheological factors of the Superpave PG and improved PG + asphalt specifications	210
Effect of MgSO4·7H2O on the hydration of Portland cement	199
Refinement simulation of bond-slip performance of deformed reinforced concrete exposed to fire: Parametric analysis	190
Effect of fibre length on the mechanical properties of SFRC using recycled Steel fibres	187
Effect of sea salt on carbonation and CO2 uptake in cement mortar	186
On the interactions of carbon nanotubes with metakaolin cementitious binders: Effects on ITZ, modulus and toughness	186
Study on the degradation of axial tensile performance of corroded bolts in steel bridges	182
Effect of 3D printed skeleton shapes on strength behavior, stress evolution and microstructural response of cement-based tailings backfills	177
Axial compressive behaviours of concrete-filled square GFRP tubular columns at low temperatures	175
Developing deterministic and probabilistic prediction models to evaluate high-temperature performance of modified bitumens	174
Anisotropy and macro porosity in wet sprayed concrete: Laminations, fibre orientation and macro pore properties measured by image analysis, PF test, water penetration and CT scanning	174
Cold recycling mix design approach targeting permanent deformation resistance	162
The effect of natural bamboo fiber and basalt fiber on the properties of autoclaved aerated concrete	160
Effect of magnetic field characteristics on dynamic stray current corrosion behavior of U75V steel	155
Optimization of composite-modified asphalt ratio and performance evaluation of rich bottom layer mixes	155
Preparation and electrothermal performance of nickel tailing modified nano-graphite/multilayer graphene composite coating	152
Detecting structure and composition of passive film on 316 L stainless steel formed in simulated concrete pore solution with the addition of HCO3-/CO32- and Cl-	152
Experimental research on the mechanical properties of steel fiber recycled aggregate concrete subjected to true triaxial compression	148
Effect of warm-mixing wax’s molecular weights on microstructure, rheological and mechanical properties of asphalt composites	147
Research on morphology and distribution characteristics of clogging particles in permeable asphalt mixture	147

Freeze–thaw characteristics and long-term effects of applying a capillary drainage plate in a subgrade in a plateau highway: Insights from laboratory and numerical investigations	146
Mechanism of tensile load sharing in hybrid reinforced concrete flexural members	145
12-years bending tensile stress corrosion of high-performance concrete under high salinity brine conditions	143
Influence of mixed-angle screw installations in CLT on the cyclic performance of commercial hold-down connections	143
Effective utilization of mine overburden soil in producing aggregates by pelletization and sintering	142
Method to predict the interlayer shear strength of asphalt pavement based on improved back propagation neural network	142
A novel alkali-activated cement from mineral admixture, superabsorbent polymers, and alkali-doped carboxylate glass	140
Design and performance of epoxy asphalt based on hydroxyl-ester dynamic crosslinking network	139
Evaluation of the strength and brittleness of mortar containing fissures and rubber	137
Using stirring power curves to investigate the air-entrainment and mechanical properties of cement mortar at low air pressure	136
Performance improvement of magnesium oxychloride cement via nanoparticles-enhanced organic–inorganic hybrid network	134
Rheological behavior and early-age reaction kinetics of Portland cement-sulphoaluminate cement blend pastes containing superplasticizer and cellulose ether	133
Impact splitting tensile properties and microstructural analysis of polypropylene fiber reinforced coral seawater concrete	133
Effects of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash on corrosion resistance of cement mortar	132
Relationship between interfacial pore structure and anisotropic dynamic splitting behaviour of 3D printed engineered cementitious composites	131
Characteristic analysis of cement grouted asphalt mixture cracking based on acoustic emission	131
Spheres prepared by air-quenching of the blast furnace titanium slag melts and its secondary thermal treatment	130
Influence of frequency condition of dynamic hydraulic pressure on chloride transport in concrete	130
Impact of the mastic phase and compaction temperature on the sigmoidal gyratory compaction curve of asphalt mixtures	129
Editorial Board	128
Enhancing bond performance: Carbon fiber reinforced polymer bar interaction with multi-walled carbon nanotubes cementitious composites in chloride-exposed conditions	127
Effect of different aggregates on the properties of carbonated self-pulverized low-calcium clinker mortar	126
Charge-directed polymer engineering of carbonate crystallization and microstructure for enhanced transport resistance in cementitious materials	126
Experimental study of corrosion effects on pulling force of hook bars in external beam-column connections	126
Editorial Board	125
Study on the hydration characteristics of steel slag cement	125
Flexural behavior of seawater-mixed steel fiber reinforced concrete exposed to simulated marine environments	124
Experimental study on failure mode and mechanical characteristics of gabion material	123
Performance evaluation of electro-mechanical impedance based state of health estimation of sacrificial anodes in reinforced concrete structures	122
Mechanical properties of low-density cement under shale oil in-situ conversion conditions	121
Comprehensive study on the applicability of evaluation index for rubber modified asphalt rheological property	119
Beneficial effect of recycled tire powder incorporation on the tensile performance of strain-hardening alkali-activated concrete	119
Low-dose cement stabilized large particle size graded crushed stone: Laboratory and field investigations	118
Research on design and mechanical behavior of a new horizontal connection device of prefabricated shear wall	117
A new approach to CO2 capture and sequestration: A novel carbon capture artificial aggregates made from biochar and municipal waste incineration bottom ash	117
Application of TOR as a secondary modifier for the preparation of crumb rubber modified asphalt with excellent storage stability	117
Phase development and mechanical strength of limestone calcined clay cement utilising Australian bentonite and plasterboard waste	117
Influence of severe thermal preconditioning on the bond between carbon FRCM and masonry substrate: Effect of textile pre-impregnation	116
Resistance characteristics of Y-shaped sleepers for ballasted track under slope influence	116
Bonding strength evolution of the steel-concrete interface exposed to high concentration CO2 up to 1000 kPa partial pressure	115
Study on the effect of particle size on the basic characteristics of RCP and hydration kinetics of slurry	115
Characterization of mechanical behavior of different types of masonry with a detailed investigation of full-field strain using digital image correlation	114
Mechanisms for mechanical responses of asphalt under uniaxial tension with computational simulation	114
Plastic composites as sustainable building materials: A thermal and mechanical exploration	114
Chemical speciation, distribution, and leaching behaviors of heavy metals in alkali-activated converter steel slag-based stabilization/solidification of MSWI FA	113
Effect of post-fire curing on compressive strength of ultra-high performance concrete and mortar	112
Equipment design and parameters recommendation of rubber modified 3D printed asphalt in pavement maintenance	111
Automated repair of asphalt pavement cracks and potholes utilizing 3D printing and LiDAR scanning	111
Preparation of double-layer film modified polyacrylonitrile fiber modifier for designing and performance evaluation of PAN/SBS composite asphalt	109
Experimental and statistical investigations of the material properties of FRP reinforcement in compression	109

Upcycling steel slag into construction materials	109
Coupled effect of freeze–thaw and chloride immersion cycles on bond–slip behavior of steel and FRP rebars in concrete	108
Mechanical behavior of bolted steel laminated bamboo lumber connections loaded perpendicular to grain	108
Characteristics of shotcrete with crushed waste glass as fine aggregates	107
Developing a novel sustainable and durable self-luminous pavement material with solar energy absorption capability	107
Investigation of the effect of powdered rubber reinforced by different materials on the performance of concrete	107
Evaluation of the effect of binder type and layer thickness on the performnce of open graded friction courses	106
An integrated approach to the monitoring of rising damp in historic brick masonry	106
Synergic effect of recycled paper sludge and expanded perlite on the engineering properties of porous clay bricks: A new mathematical modelling approach	106
Flue gas carbonation curing of steel slag blocks: Effects of residual heat and water vapor	105
Realizing rheological manipulation by adjusting initiator concentrations for in-situ polymerization: Towards 3D concrete printing applications	104
Enhancing electromagnetic wave absorption and flexural properties in carbon fiber-reinforced foamed cement-based composites	104
Shear properties of unsaturated red mudstone fill material over a wide range of suction	104
The role of Al2O3, MgO and CaO in promoting Cl- uptake by hydrotalcite-like phases in alkali-activated binders with MSWI FA	104
Investigation of electrical resistivity for fiber-reinforced coral aggregate concrete	104
Fully coupled peridynamic model for analyzing the chemo-diffusion-mechanical behavior of sulfate attack in concrete	103
Performance and synergistic mechanism of bio-oil/lignin composite modified asphalt based on molecular dynamics	103
Experimental evaluation of cyclic performance of steel slag and grids of truck scrap tire as a novel reinforced ballast material	103
Analysis of synergistic effect of bending energy absorption capacity of fiber reinforced concrete based on fiber distribution characteristic	103
Study on the mechanical properties and pore structure of concrete under different phases of CO₂	102
Dynamic mechanical properties of steel-polypropylene hybrid fiber reinforced concrete	102
Fragmentation behavior of single size range of basalt aggregate under dynamic crushing test and its application in porous asphalt mixture	101
Impact of fly ash production and sourcing changes on chemical and physical aspects of concrete durability	101
Lateral impact performances of geopolymer concrete columns reinforced with steel-BFRP composite bars	101
Tensile performance of cement-based composite reinforced with nano-SiO2 modified steel fiber and its multiscale enhancement mechanism	101
Study on the thermo-mechanical properties of PEG/ordinary Portland cement-based phase change composite modified by calcium aluminate cement	101
Hydration mechanism of a sodium-doped phosphogypsum-based hemihydrate whisker (omongwaite) in supersulfated cement system	101
Investigation on the durability performance and mechanism analysis of modified crumb rubber concrete	101
Unique correlation between binder, mastic, and mixture: A multi-scale investigation of novel asphalt hybridized with polyamide resin	101
Experimental study on rheological behaviors of Na-bentonite slurries under seawater intrusion	101
Investigation on electrical response of CNTs/SF modified materials for pavement intelligent damage self-sensing	101