OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Architectural Heritage is 4. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Seismic Vulnerability Analysis of Masonry Churches in Piemonte after 2003 Valle Scrivia Earthquake: Post-event Screening and Situation 17 Years Later	36
Operability of Point Cloud Data in an Architectural Heritage Information Model	21
Development and Demonstration of an HBIM Framework for the Preventive Conservation of Cultural Heritage	18
Seismic Vulnerability and Simplified Safety Assessments of Masonry Churches in the Ischia Island (Italy) after the 2017 Earthquake	18
The Recorded Seismic Response of the Santa Maria Di Collemaggio Basilica to Low-intensity Earthquakes	17
Seismic Response of Masonry Buildings in Historical Centres Struck by the 2016 Central Italy Earthquake. Impact of Building Features on Damage Evaluation	16
Real-time Structural Stability of Domes through Limit Analysis: Application to St. Peter’s Dome	16
Structural Health Monitoring of Architectural Heritage: From the past to the Future Advances	15
Assessment of Seismic Retrofitting Interventions of a Masonry Palace Using Operational Modal Analysis	14
Seismic Damage Scenarios Induced by Site Effects on Masonry Clustered Buildings: A Case Study in South Italy	14
A Discrete Element Model for Masonry Vaults Strengthened with Externally Bonded Reinforcement	14
Unloading and Reloading Process for the Earthquake Damage Repair of Ancient Masonry Columns: The Case of the Basilica di Collemaggio	13
Integration of Laser Scanning Technologies and 360º Photography for the Digital Documentation and Management of Cultural Heritage Buildings	13
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Fire Risk in Historic Chinese Temples: A Case in Beijing	13
Balancing Trade-offs between Deep Energy Retrofits and Heritage Conservation: A Methodology and Case Study	13
Preliminary Assessment of the Seismic Vulnerability of Three Inclined Bell-towers in Ferrara, Italy	12
Crowdsource Drone Imagery – A Powerful Source for the 3D Documentation of Cultural Heritage at Risk	12
Post-Earthquake Damage Assessments of Historic Mosques and Effects of Near-Fault and Far-Fault Ground Motions on Seismic Responses	12
Experimental Study on Capillary Migration of Water and Salt in Wall Painting PlasterA Case Study at Mogao Grottoes, China	12
Effect of Grain Direction on Drilling Resistance Measurements in Wood	12
Validation of Simplified Micro-models for the Static Analysis of Masonry Arches and Vaults	12
Historic Appraisal Review and Geometric Characterization of Old Masonry Buildings in Lisbon for Seismic Risk Assessment	11
Minnan and Hakka Tulou. Functional, Typological and Construction Features of the Rammed Earth Dwellings of Fujian (China)	11
A Multiscale Approach for the Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Historical Centres in Masonry Building Aggregates: Cognitive Approach and Interdisciplinary Perspectives	10
Feasibility of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Treated Soil in a Mud State as the Anti-Weathering Material for Earthen Sites	10

Correlation between Physical-mineralogical Properties and Weathering Resistance Using Characterisation Case Studies in Historic Indian Bricks	10
Vernacular Caramel´s Adobe Masonry Dwellings – Material Characterization	9
Pyroclastic Stones as Building Materials in Medieval Romanesque Architecture of Sardinia (Italy): Chemical-Physical Features of Rocks and Associated Alterations	9
Evaluation of Degradation State of Historic Building Facades through Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators: Case Study in Pelotas, Brazil	9
Wind Effect Analysis of a High-rise Ancient Wooden Tower with a Particular Architectural Profile via Wind Tunnel Test	9
Damage Assessment of Historic Masonry Churches Exposed to Slow-moving Landslides	9
A Novel Method of Preparing a Standard Weathered Sandstone Specimen: A Case Study of Red Sandstone from the Leshan Giant Buddha (Sichuan, China)	9
The Use of Contact Sponge Method to Measure Water Absorption in Earthen Heritage Treated with Water Repellents	9
Comparative Evaluation of the Morphological Characteristics of Nanolime Dispersions for the Consolidation of Architectural Monuments	8
Influence of Traditional Building Practices in Seismic Vulnerability of Bhutanese Vernacular Rammed Earth Architecture	8
Diagnosis of Pathological Manifestations and Characterization of the Mortar Coating from the Facades of Historical Buildings in Porto Alegre — Brazil: A Case Study of Château and Observatório Astronôm	8
Seismic Performance Evaluation of a Roof Structure of a Historic Chinese Timber Frame Building	8
Effects of Brick Pattern on the Static Behavior of Masonry Vaults	7
A New Methodology for the Survey and Evaluation of Seismic Damage and Vulnerability Entailed by Structural Interventions on Masonry Buildings: Validation on the Town of Castelsantangelo sul Nera (MC),	7
Collaborative Workflow in an HBIM Project for the Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Heritage	7
Preliminary Investigations of Compatible Nanolime Treatments on Indiana Limestone and Weathered Marble Stone	7
Climate-adaptive Design of Historic Villages and Dwellings in a Typhoon-prone Region in Southernmost Mainland China	7
Numerical Assessment of the Seismic Performance of a Timber Retrofit Solution for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings	7
Effect of Performance Degradation and Infilled Walls on Seismic Fragility Assessment of Traditional Chinese Timber-Frame Structure	7
An Innovative Procedure for the In-situ Characterization of Elastomeric Bearings by Using Nanoindentation Test	7
Modelling Strategies for the In-plane Behaviour of Iron-framed Masonry Structures: Parametric Analysis on Simple Panels and a Church Façade	6
Research on Dynamic Properties of Ancient Masonry Pagoda with Solid Structure in China	6
Stucco Marble in the Portuguese Architecture: Multi-analytical Characterisation	6
Selection of Core Indicators for the Sustainable Conservation of Built Heritage	6
Automatic Procedures for the Safety Assessment of Stand-alone Masonry Arches	6
Funicular Analysis of Ribbed Masonry Vaults: A Case Study	6
Sustainable Interventions: Conservation of Old Timber Roof of Michelangelo’s Cloister in Diocletian’s Baths	6
Efficient Constitutive Model for Continuous Micro-Modeling of Masonry Structures	6
Design and Durability of Early 20Th Century Concrete Bridges in Scotland: A Review of Historic Test Data	6
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Historical Timber Velipaşa Han Building Prior to Restoration	6
Mechanical and Water Durability Properties of Adobes Stabilized with White Cement, Quicklime and Date Palm Fibers	6
A Simplified Mechanical Approach for a Large-Scale Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of the Algerian Masonry Buildings	6
Geometry and Stability of a Double-shell Dome in Four Building Phases: The Case Study of Santa Maria Alla Sanità in Naples	5
Rapid Earthquake Loss Estimation Model for Algerian Urban Heritage: Case of Blida City	5
Effects of Snowmelt and Rainfall Infiltration on the Water and Salt Migration of Earthen Sites during Freeze-thaw Process	5
Preliminary Assessment Of The Seismic Behaviour Of Giotto’s Bell Tower In Florence	5
Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Constructive Aspects on the Structural Behaviour of Masonry Cross Vaults	5
E-P Heritage Value Assessment Method Proposed Methodology for Assessing Heritage Value of Load-Bearing Structures	5
Integrating HBIM and Sustainability Certification: A Pilot Study Using GBC Historic Building Certification	5
Evaluating the Impact of Organic Addition and Aggregate Gradation on Air Lime Mortar: New Compatible Green Material for Heritage Application	5
Risk to cultural heritage in Baixa Pombalina (Lisbon Downtown) - a transdisciplinary approach to exposure and drivers of vulnerability	5
Geometry and Proportions of Adobe Vernacular Buildings in Cuenca, Ecuador	5
Understanding the Damages Caused by the 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake on One of the Towers of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople	5
Experimental Study of Upward Flame Spread over Discrete Weathered Wood Chips	5
Risk and Resilience in Practice: Cultural Heritage Buildings	5
Shake Table Testing of Two Historical Masonry Structures for Estimation of Their Seismic Stability	5
Study on the Identification and the Extent of Decay of the Wooden Components in the Xichuan Guild Hall Ancient Architectures	5
Empirical Performance Levels of Strengthened Masonry Buildings Struck by the 2016 Central Italy Earthquake: Proposal of a New Taxonomy	5
Numerical and Experimental Response of Free-Standing Art Objects Subjected to Ground Motion	5
Vibration-Based Investigation of a Historic Bell Tower to Understand the Occurrence of Damage	4

Combining Structural and Non-structural Risk-reduction Measures to Improve Evacuation Safety in Historical Built Environments	4
A Preliminary Study on the Characteristics of Lime-Based Mortars with Egg White Addition	4
The Effects of Hydrogen Fluoride on the Wooden Surface of Historic Buildings during Fire Suppression Using Fluorinated Chemical Gases	4
Compression and In-plane Seismic Behaviour of Ashlar Three-leaf Stone Masonry Walls	4
Energetic Investigation of Aging Effect on Mechanical Behavior in Wood by Means of XRD Measurement	4
Design Considerations for Retrofitting of Historic Masonry Structures with Externally Bonded FRP Systems	4
A Comparative Computational Investigation on the In-Plane Behavior and Capacity of Dry-Joint URM Walls	4
Simulating the Nonlinear Mechanical Behavior of FRCM-strengthened Irregular Stone Masonry Walls	4
Assessment of Excavated Tunnels Stability in the Maya Archeological Area of Copán, Honduras	4
On the Mechanical Behaviour of Innovative Moment Connections between Composite Floor Panels and Glulam Columns	4
The Engineering Approach to Conservation of Massive Archaeological Structures in Seismic Areas: The Apollo Nymphaeum in Hierapolis of Phrygia	4
Preventive Conservation and Restoration Monitoring of Heritage Buildings Based on Fuzzy Logic	4
Automatic Detection of Surface Damage in Round Brick Chimneys by Finite Plane Modelling from Terrestrial Laser Scanning Point Clouds. Case Study of Bragança Dukes’ Palace, Guimarães, Portugal	4
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with and without Opening	4
Microstructure, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Adobes Stabilized with Rice Husks	4
Assessment of Water Repellent Treatments for the Stone of the Matera Cathedral Facade (Italy)	4
Assessment of Wooden Beams from Historical Buildings Using Ultrasonic Transmission Tomography	4
In-plane seismic behaviour of ashlar three-leaf stone masonry walls: Verifying performance limits	4
Structural Assessment of Ancient Masonry Structures: An Experimental Investigation on Rubble Stone Masonry	4
A Preliminary Study on Properties of A Weak Units–Strong Mortar Masonry: The Case Study of Matera Tufo Masonry (Italy)	4
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Damaged Ancient Timber Structures with Looseness Mortise-Tenon Joints	4
FRP Confinement of Stone Specimens Subjected to Moisture and Preload	4
Investigation of Drift-based Damage Limit States for Historical Masonry Structures	4
Multi-Scale Monitoring of Rupestrian Heritage: Methodological Approach and Application to a Case Study	4