OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Composites for Construction is 11. 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
Effect of Strain Rate on the Bond Performance of Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Tendons in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete	79
Rolling Load Fatigue Experiment on a Bridge Deck Reinforced with a New Design of GFRP Stay-In-Place Form	64
Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Behavior of Eccentrically Loaded Square FRP Tube Concrete–Encased Steel Columns	41
Prediction of Immediate Deflection and Flexural Capacity of Unbonded Posttensioned Concrete Members Strengthened with External FRP Composites	36
Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Modeling of the Thermomechanical Response of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Slab Strips Subjected to Fire	35
Characterization of Textile-Reinforced Mortar: State of the Art and Detail-Level Modeling with a Free Open-Source Finite-Element Code	35
Application of CFRP Tendons to Novel Connections of Precast Concrete Deck Panels: Experiments and Analytical Models	33
Seismic Retrofit of RC Short Columns with Textile-Reinforced Alkali-Activated or Cement-Based Mortars	32
Postfire Axial Compression Behavior of Unloaded RC Columns Strengthened with CFRP Jackets	31
Analysis of ASCE 74 Design Equations for Local Flange and Web Buckling of Pultruded GFRP Members	31
Durability Assessment of the First Externally Bonded FRP Repair of a Publicly Owned Bridge in the United States after 26 Years of Service	28
Structural Behavior of Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Arches: Experiments and Numerical Modeling	26
Influence of Bolt Threads on the Net Section Tensile Rupture Strength of Single-Bolt Connections in Pultruded Structures	26
Experimental Study on Bond Behavior between CFRP–Steel Composite Bars and Coral Sea-Sand Aggregate Seawater Concrete	26
Condition Assessment Tool for Reduced Strength of Eccentrically Loaded Columns with Damaged FRP Wraps	24
Fire Dynamic Responses of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Buildings	23
FRP Strips Externally Bonded to Quasi-Brittle Substrates: Discussions and Advances of Open Research Topics	22
Large Rupture Strain FRP-Confined Concrete Columns of Different Sizes: Experiments and Stress–Strain Models	22
Influence of the PBO-FRCM Composite Configuration on the Shear Capacity of RC Beams	22
Axial Stress–Strain Model of LRS-FRP–Confined Rectangular Concrete Prisms Allowing for the Size Effect and Its Application in Flexural Analysis of Beams	22
Shear Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with Steel Strand Wire Mesh–Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites under Cyclic Loading	22
Shear Strengthening and Anchorage Effects of CFRP U-Wraps in Flexurally Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams	22
Innovative UHP-FRCM Systems for Enhanced Flexural Behavior of RC Beams: Addressing Fabric Slippage and Introducing a New Tension Stiffening Model	21
Axial Compressive Behavior of Predamaged Concrete Cylinders Retrofitted with CFRP Grid-Reinforced ECC	21
Dilation Characteristics of FRP-Confined Square Engineered Cementitious Composite Columns	21

Effect of U-Wrap Anchors on Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Flexurally Strengthened with Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets	21
Anchored Spiral Jacketing: A Novel Approach to Improve the Elevated Temperature Resistance of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns	20
Influence of Matrix and Cohesive Material Law Characteristics on the Tensile and Bond Behavior of FRCM Systems	20
Long-Term Relaxation Characteristics of Hot-Dip Galvanized High-Strength Bolted Frictional GFRP Joints: An Experimental Study	20
NSM GFRP Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams after Exposure to Fire: Experiments and Theoretical Model	19
Short- and Long-Term Prestress Losses in Basalt FRP Prestressed Concrete Beams under Sustained Loading	19
Mesoscale Modeling and Simulation of Size-Dependent Shear Response of Rectangular CFRP-Confined RC Columns	19
Experimental Study on Wedge Anchorage Performance of Prestressed BFRP Laminates for Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Components	18
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Pullout Behavior of FRP Bars in Engineered Timber	18
Experimental Investigation of Fatigue Shear Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with FRP Bars Using Embedded Through-Section Technique	18
Pultruded Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites under Eccentric Compression Loading	18
Durability of Bonded Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Rods in Prestressed Concrete Exposed to Seawater	18
Influence of Stirrup Corrosion on the Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP U-Wraps	17
The Effect of a Textile-Reinforced Mortar on the Flexural Response of Energy-Improved Infill Walls	17
Deflection and Cracking of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidated Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Bars under Cyclic Loading	17
Seismic Performance Assessment of GFRP-RC Circular Columns under High Torsion Combined with Bending and Shear Cyclic Loading	17
Tension–Tension Fatigue Behavior of Ribbed Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars in Air	17
Implementation of Machine Learning in Predicting Pin-Bearing Strength of Aged and Nonaged Pultruded GFRP Composites	17
Flexural Behavior of Seawater Sea-Sand Coral Aggregate Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars	17
Innovative Connection Systems for Sand-Coated and Helically Wrapped Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars	17
Stress–Strain Model for FRP-Confined Circular Concrete Columns Developing Structural Softening Behavior	16
Numerical Investigation of Axial Force–Bending Moment Interaction for FRP-Confined Reinforced Concrete Columns with Internal Steel Transverse Reinforcement	16
In-Plane Cyclic Performance of Masonry Walls Retrofitted with Flax Textile–Reinforced Mortar Overlays	16
10th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering	16
Seismic Retrofitting of Realistic Beam–Column Joints with Shear Failure Using FRP Sheets and FRP Anchors	15
Mixed-Mode Debonding in CFRP-to-Steel Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Joints	15
Short-Term Performance of New Composite Anchorage with Multiple CFRP Tendons	15
Reliability-Based Calibration of New Design Procedure for Reinforced Concrete Columns under Simultaneous Confinement by Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Steel	15
Strength Model for FRP-Confined Concrete: Comprehensive Database and Reliability-Based Partial Factor Calibration	15
Structural Reliability of GFRP-RC Slab Column Connections Based on a Data-Driven Robust Algorithm: Punching Shear Limit State	15
FRP Shear-Strengthened RC Beams: Re-examining the Shear-Crack Effect	15
Discussion of “Durability Assessment of 15- to 20-Year-Old GFRP Bars Extracted from Bridges in the US. II: GFRP Bar Assessment” by Ali F. Al-Khafaji, Rudy T. Haluza, Vanessa Benzecry, John J. Myers, C	15
Data-Driven Flexural Stiffness Model of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Slender Columns	15
Design-Oriented Model of Unified Character to Determine Softening–Hardening Stress–Strain Behavior of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns of General Cross Section	14
Influence of Axial Load and Transverse Impact Velocity on the Behavior of Concrete Shear Walls Reinforced with GFRP Bars	14
Simplified Second-Order Analysis of Slender FRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns Using the Nominal Curvature Method	14
Experimental Investigation of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars	14
Development of GFRP Monopole Guyed Communication Tower	14
Effect of Spike Anchors in the Bond Behavior of FRCM Systems Applied onto Curved Masonry Substrates	14
Mechanical Properties of a Novel Ultraductile Composite Bar with Spirally Wound FRP Strands	14
Reliability-Based Design Aid for Evaluation and FRP Retrofit of Existing RC Bending Members by Considering Project-Specific Conditions	14
Compressive Behavior of Masonry Columns Confined with FRCM Systems: Research Overview and Analytical Proposals	13
Finite-Element Analysis of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Frame Knee Joints under Closing Loads	13
Fatigue Behavior of UHPC Beams Prestressed with External CFRP Tendons	13
Novel Embedded FRP Anchor for RC Beams Strengthened in Flexure with NSM FRP Bars: Concept and Behavior	13
Failure Mechanism in TRM-Strengthened Damaged Concrete Based on Three-Dimensional Mesoscale Modeling	13
Performance of Compression Yielded FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams with T Sections	13
Evaluation of Stability Resistance Factor for Slender Concrete Columns Internally Reinforced with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bars	13
Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using Externally Bonded and Unbonded Prestressed CFRP Laminates: A Literature Review	13
Cyclic Stress–Strain Behavior and Model for FRP-Confined Engineered Cementitious Composite	12

Experimental Study and Analysis of the Pullout Properties of Glued-In Rods Inserted Parallel to Grain in Side-Pressure Laminated Bamboo Lumber	12
Predicting Strength of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Stirrups Using the Indeterminate Strut–Tie Method	12
Tensile Performance of GFRP Bars after Being Sprayed with Shotcrete	12
Residual Load-Carrying Capacity of Hybrid FRP-UHPC-Steel Double-Skin Tubular Column after Lateral Impact	12
Contribution of Closed Ties to Shear Strength of GFRP-Reinforced Precast Concrete Tunnel Lining Segments: Experimental and Analytical Study	12
Innovative FRP-Reinforced Self-Bearing Arches	12
Axial Compressive Behavior of Slender Circular Columns Made of Green Concrete and Double Layers of Steel and GFRP Reinforcement	12
Performance of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Corbels under Monotonic Loading	11
Simulation of Bond Behavior of FRP–Concrete Joints Using the Lattice Discrete Particle Model	11
Physical and Mechanical Properties and Durability Characteristics of New Pultruded GFRP Bars with Thermoplastic Resin	11
Theoretical Analysis of Behavior of FRP-Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Members Subjected to Combined Torsion and Biaxial Bending	11
Flexural Behavior and Design of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Bars	11
Importance of Concrete Mesoscale Structure on Bond-Slip Behavior of Externally Bonded CFRP Strips	11
Axial Compression Behavior of Square RC Columns Confined with Textile-Reinforced Ultrahigh-Toughness Cementitious Composite Jackets	11
Mechanical Properties of Glass FRP Bars with Aluminum Alloy Ribs Anchorage	11
Behavior and Modeling of Hybrid CFRP/Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams with Cathodic Protection in a Marine Environment	11
Fire Behavior of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Structural Members: A State-of-the-Art Review	11