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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Use of a physics toolbox to simulate aggregate packings	324
Iron alloys and structural steels from XIX century until today: Evolution of mechanical properties and proposal of a rapid identification method	300
Editorial Board	286
Experimental study of corrosion effects on pulling force of hook bars in external beam-column connections	272
Editorial Board	267
Editorial Board	244
Editorial Board	236
Mechanism of pore structure on carbonation properties of cement with high carbon fixation capacity	231
Experimental study on failure mode and mechanical characteristics of gabion material	216
Corrigendum to ‘Verification of the P–delta effect for fiber reinforced UHPC short columns’ Constr. Build. Mater. 442 (2024) 137592	212
Corrigendum to “Frequency characteristics analysis of pipe-to-soil potential under metro stray current interference using continuous wavelet transform method” [Constr. Build. Mater., 407 (2023) 133453	204
Corrigendum to “Numerical method for thixotropic behavior of fresh concrete” [Constr. Build. Mater. 187 (2018) 931–941]	204
Corrigendum to “Cellulose nanofibrils with and without nanosilica for the performance enhancement of portland cement systems” [Constr. Build. Mater. 285 (2021) 121547]	197
Editorial Board	192
Research on design and mechanical behavior of a new horizontal connection device of prefabricated shear wall	189
Experimental analysis and predictive modelling of linear viscoelastic response of asphalt mixture under dynamic shear loading	178
Relationship between interfacial pore structure and anisotropic dynamic splitting behaviour of 3D printed engineered cementitious composites	177
Impact splitting tensile properties and microstructural analysis of polypropylene fiber reinforced coral seawater concrete	177
Mechanochemical syngenite as hydration accelerator for anhydrite-based self-levelling floor screeds	174
Exploring the effect of different waste polypropylene matrix composites on service performance of modified asphalt using analytic hierarchy process	169
Green clinker-free binders: Simultaneous immobilization and carbonation of ferrous metallurgical residues activated by sulfur wastes	168
Failure mode of passive film under electric field and chloride environment in concrete	165
Performance evaluation of electro-mechanical impedance based state of health estimation of sacrificial anodes in reinforced concrete structures	160
Effect of cellulose ethers on the chloride transport in cement pastes	159
New cold-bonded artificial aggregate using a Ba(OH)2-activated cementless binder for cement-free concrete production	158

New insights on the action mechanisms of anhydrite on autogenous shrinkage and mechanical properties of clinkerless Ultra-high performance concrete	155
Investigation of leaching behaviors of carbonation-cured CSA cements using an electrically accelerated leaching test	154
Low-carbon conversion of hazardous alkylphenol wastes into epoxy asphalt via interfacial miscibility-reaction hybrid processes	152
Experimental study of the deformation recovery characteristics of steel deck pavement materials	151
Hydration and microstructure of ternary high-ferrite Portland cement blends incorporating a large amount of limestone powder and fly ash	149
Design and performance assessment of sustainable road pothole patching materials using waste cooking oil, plastic, and reclaimed asphalt pavement	148
Effect of different aggregates on the properties of carbonated self-pulverized low-calcium clinker mortar	146
Fragmentation behavior of single size range of basalt aggregate under dynamic crushing test and its application in porous asphalt mixture	145
Evaluation of the effect of binder type and layer thickness on the performnce of open graded friction courses	142
Corrigendum to “Extraction of home brewed sodium silicate from palm oil fuel ash and its effect on alkali activated materials” [Constr. Build. Mater. 407 (2023) 133440]	142
Retraction Notice to “Fresh and mechanical performances of recycled plastic aggregate geopolymer concrete modified with nano-silica: Experimental and computational investigation” [Constr. Build. Mater	138
Thermophysical properties under different hygroscopic conditions of an innovative composite concrete pre-walls system	137
Retraction notice to “Influence of polypropylene fibres and silica fume on the mechanical and fracture properties of ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete” [Constr. Build. Mater. 283 (2021) 12275	137
Dynamic compressive behavior of freeze–thaw damaged roller-compacted concrete and establishment of constitutive model	136
Low-dose cement stabilized large particle size graded crushed stone: Laboratory and field investigations	136
Combined effect of internal curing and hydration promotion on concrete performances: Contributions of roof-tile waste aggregate and chloride-based accelerator	136
Influence of mixed-angle screw installations in CLT on the cyclic performance of commercial hold-down connections	136
Enhancing bond performance: Carbon fiber reinforced polymer bar interaction with multi-walled carbon nanotubes cementitious composites in chloride-exposed conditions	135
Corrigendum to: “Identification of indexes that could reflect early drying shrinkage of high strength concrete with minerals” [Constr. Build. Mater. 420 (2024) 135594]	132
Retraction notice to “Rubberized alkali-activated slag mortar reinforced with polypropylene fibres for application in lightweight thermal insulating materials” [Constr. Build. Mater. 270 (2020) 121430	132
Mechanical properties of low-density cement under shale oil in-situ conversion conditions	132
Equipment design and parameters recommendation of rubber modified 3D printed asphalt in pavement maintenance	130
Experimental investigation of twin confinement effects of FRP and steel rebar on cyclic compressive behavior of concrete	130
Retraction notice to “Enhanced performance of green mortar comprising high volume of ceramic waste in aggressive environments” [Constr. Build. Mater. 212 (2019) 607–617]	129
Micro mechanical behavior and strain localization of oil well cement corroded by CO2	127
Effects of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash on corrosion resistance of cement mortar	127
The fracture performance of cement mortar with fly ash and nano-metakaolin exposed to atmospheric acid deposits	127
The effect of evolution of rock asphalt subjected to high temperature and high pressure on the mechanical properties of oil well cement	125
Fabrication and properties of 3-3 type PZT-ordinary Portland cement composites	124
Co-fabrication of feldspar-cordierite ceramics from multi-solid wastes: Design, sintering behavior, and microstructural transformation	123
High resolution tomography of pipeline using multi-helical Lamb wave based on compressed sensing	123
Creating a Liquid Transfer Electrical Detector (LTED) to conduct an in-situ, non-destructive examination of the coating loss and weathering of white marble artifacts	122
Preparation and electrothermal performance of nickel tailing modified nano-graphite/multilayer graphene composite coating	122
Interaction mechanism and cohesion strength of colloid structure of reclaimed asphalt modified by rubberized binder on aggregate surface	122
Characterization of the structural build-up of cementitious suspensions containing attapulgite from the perspective of flocculent structure	122
Predicting the flexural behavior and experimental investigation of low carbon sea sand engineered cementitious composites (LSECCs)	120
Effect of combination between hybrid fibers and rubber aggregate on rheological and mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete	119
Mud optimal proportion design for bored piles in multi-layer soft ground based on response surface methodology: A case study	118
Spheres prepared by air-quenching of the blast furnace titanium slag melts and its secondary thermal treatment	117
Upscaling active rheology control to cement mortar with the intervention of an inline magnetic field	117
Laboratory study on mechanical properties of composite pavement under partial compression-shear load	116
Investigation on electrical response of CNTs/SF modified materials for pavement intelligent damage self-sensing	113
Construction and optimization of spatial network structure of waterborne polyurethane modified concrete	113
Unique correlation between binder, mastic, and mixture: A multi-scale investigation of novel asphalt hybridized with polyamide resin	113
Self-healing and flexural performance of SMA fiber-reinforced ECC under freeze-thaw and chloride salt exposure	112
Cross laminated timber with air gaps in cross-layers: Numerical analysis and experimental evaluation	111
A process-driven evaluation strategy for mechanical performances of additively manufactured short-fiber reinforced polymer structures	109
Conservation & restoration of historic mortars at Alamparai fort with valley conical arch, Tamilnadu, India	109
Physico-mechanical, structural, and mineralogical analysis of composite concrete incorporating hydraulic lime and pozzolan	108
Strength, mineralogical, microstructural and CO2 emission assessment of waste mortars comprising excavated soil, scallop shells and blast furnace slag	108

High-temperature rheological properties of waterborne epoxy asphalt emulsion mastic	108
A methodology to enhance ye'elimite in calcium sulfo-aluminate ferrite clinker from bauxite residue	107
Effects of dual application of interface adhesives and solar reflective coatings on damage of longitudinally continuous slab tracks	107
Impact of the mastic phase and compaction temperature on the sigmoidal gyratory compaction curve of asphalt mixtures	107
Studies on the mechanical properties of rubber concrete reinforced with high-temperature stirred pretreated waste rubber particles	107
Leather shaving dust utilization in brick preparation: Solid waste management in tannery	106
Sustainable insulating porous building materials for energy-saving perspective: Stones to environmentally friendly bricks	105
Analysis of synergistic effect of bending energy absorption capacity of fiber reinforced concrete based on fiber distribution characteristic	105
Experimental research on the mechanical properties of steel fiber recycled aggregate concrete subjected to true triaxial compression	105
Mechanical properties of the semi-rigid subgrade of roads for the replacement cement with pyrolysis residues of oil sludge	105
Revealing the hydration mechanisms in iron-rich calcium sulfoaluminate cements with elevated bauxite residue content	105
Influence of PZT volume fraction, composite thickness and cement matrix on the performance of d15 shear mode 1–3 connectivity cement-based piezoelectric composites	105
Shrinkage and cracking sensibility of steel-alkali activated UHPC composite bridge decks	104
Effect on solution temperature on diffusion for water molecules and molecular characterization of lignite adsorbed ionic surfactants	104
Effect of natural zeolite on water distribution and migration in low water/binder cement-based composites (LW/B-CC) mixed with seawater: An experimental and computational investigation	104
Rolling simulation and uneven stratification analysis of electrically conductive roller-compacted concrete by coupling continuous-discontinuous method	104
Influence of severe thermal preconditioning on the bond between carbon FRCM and masonry substrate: Effect of textile pre-impregnation	104
Mechanical behaviour of wollastonite-based cement composites incorporating fibres and recycled rubber aggregates	104
Effect of 3D printed skeleton shapes on strength behavior, stress evolution and microstructural response of cement-based tailings backfills	103
Chloride-induced degradation in blended concrete systems: A comparative study under ideal and combined exposure conditions using embedded piezo sensors	103
Influence of frequency condition of dynamic hydraulic pressure on chloride transport in concrete	103
The pH measurement of cement-based materials: Effect of leaching time, leaching technique and water-to-solid ratio	103
Characteristic analysis of cement grouted asphalt mixture cracking based on acoustic emission	102
A comparative study on the workability, mechanical properties and microstructure of cemented fine tailings backfill with different binder	102
In-situ characterisation of early hydration of low-carbon cements containing thermally and mechanically activated kaolin	102
Study on axial compressive behavior and damage constitutive model of manufactured sand concrete based on fluidity optimization	101
Optimization of composite-modified asphalt ratio and performance evaluation of rich bottom layer mixes	101
Long-term flexural performance of basalt textile-reinforced seawater sea sand concrete in the marine environment	101