OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering is 6. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Probabilistic multi-objective optimum combined inspection and monitoring planning and decision making with updating	37
Dynamic performance-based assessment for tied-arch bridges subjected to heavy multi-axial tractor-trailers	34
Experimental study on seismic performance of steel-hinged modular expansion joints for highway bridges	32
Uncertainty quantification in the strain response of prestressed reinforced concrete structures using fractile based sampling	30
Challenges in the application of digital transformation to inspection and maintenance of bridges	29
An adaptive hybrid dimension-reduction model and its application for statistical moments estimation of stochastic systems and reliability analysis of structures	29
Structural performance of hammerhead pier under eccentric loads: strut-and-tie modeling, finite element method, and full-scale experimental study	28
Reliability analysis of deteriorated post-tensioned concrete bridges considering bond effect: the case study of Ynys-y-Gwas bridge in UK	28
Improvement of inspection and maintenance gantries in the Honshu Shikoku Bridges	28
Machine learning classifier-based dynamic surrogate model for structural reliability analysis	27
A novel multiple analysis method for assessing seismic deformations of GRS walls: combinations of FEM, machine learning and performance-based fragility curves	26
Experimental study on the flexural behaviour of corroded concrete beams reinforced with hybrid steel/GFRP bars	24
On the vertical coupling effect of ballasted tracks in multi–span simply–supported railway bridges under operating conditions	24
Enhancing infrastructure planning and design through BIM-GIS integration	23
A large-scale prioritisation to strengthen the resilience of communities in Italian territorial contexts	23
Decision support and structural assessment of a corroding reinforced concrete bridge considering new information	21
Assessment and mitigation of railway-induced environmental vibrations over underground comprehensive transportation hub	20
An open-source GIS app for digitalising bridge inspections and automating BIM model integration	19
Optimal reconstruction of railway bridges using a machine learning framework based on UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR	19
Fragility analysis of an ultra high voltage transmission tower in saline soil subjected to wind loads	19
A data-driven risk assessment of vehicles traversing long-span sea-crossing bridges accounting for rainfall effect	19
Study on the buffeting response of a long-span truss arch bridge during construction based on a large-scale full bridge model wind tunnel test	19
Digital Twin-driven framework for fatigue lifecycle management of steel bridges	19
Asset management for storm surge barriers: how and why?	17
Bridge life consumption by permit vehicles	17

Verifying the suitability of uncoupled numerical methods for solving vehicle-bridge interaction problems	17
Risk-informed design and safety assessment of structures in a changing climate: a review of U.S. practice and a path forward	17
Mechanical characteristics analysis of the orthotropic steel deck in heavy-haul railway bridges	17
An explicit approach for modeling the performance of transportation networks immediately after an earthquake	17
Prediction of corrosion-induced retraction slip of prestressing strand in pre-tensioned concrete beams	16
Deep convolutional neural network ensemble for pavement crack detection using high elevation UAV images	16
Fourier regression model predicting train-bridge interactions under wind and wave actions	16
Detecting and localising damage based on image recognition and structure from motion, and reflecting it in a 3D bridge model	16
Review of seismic evaluation frameworks for highway bridges based on life cycle concepts	16
Normalising flow-based vehicle load modeling for bridges	15
Multi-hazard stochastic response assessment of base-isolated buildings	15
Influence of the wind tunnel model characteristics on the loading and response of cable-net hyperbolic paraboloid roofs	14
Dynamic analysis of a pedestrian bridge using monitoring and computational techniques	14
Assessment of post-earthquake resilience of highway–bridge networks by considering downtime due to interaction of parallel restoration actions	13
Numerical analysis-based structural behavior assessment of a cable-stayed bridge under tanker fire	13
Dynamic characteristics and force analysis of box girder under tsunami action based on level-set method	13
Application of clustering algorithms for dimensionality reduction in infrastructure resilience prediction models	13
Inconsistency recovery and assessment for crack data of steel box girders	13
A new methodology for estimating seismic resilience of buildings under successive damage-retrofit processes during the recovery time	12
Assessing seismic impact and fragility of circular tunnels in North Gyeongsang, South Korea: enhancing post-seismic road route functionality	12
Theoretical prediction of the shear strength of reinforced concrete slabs under concentrated loads close to linear supports	12
Automated Bayesian modal identification for full-scale transmission towers by comprehensive field tests	12
Geometrical morphology and deformation measurement of long-span suspension bridge based on terrestrial laser scanning	12
A network model to optimally group road maintenance interventions for work zone development	12
Time-dependent deviation of high-speed railway bridge pier-cap-pile foundations in deep soft soils under surcharge loads: a case study	12
Simulation of concrete structures deformation affected by alkali–silica reaction considering environmental conditions and multiaxial stress state	12
Numerical analysis of buried pipelines under seismic slope instability	12
Computer vision-based crack width identification using F-CNN model and pixel nonlinear calibration	11
An interpretable model for bridge scour risk assessment using explainable artificial intelligence and engineers’ expertise	11
A rapid neural network-based demand estimation for generic buildings considering the effect of soft/weak story	11
Probabilistic seismic performance assessment of urban traffic network incorporating micro inter-connection model of interchanges	11
Structural health assessment of concrete half-joint bridges: from load testing to FEM simulation accounting for material uncertainties	11
Establishment and application of a fatigue crack database for steel box girders	11
Framework for rational decision-making in bridge maintenance	11
Structural performance degradation of cable-stayed bridges subjected to cable damage: model test and theoretical prediction	11
Bridge structural safety assessment: a novel solution to uncertainty in the inspection practice	11
Development of requirements for design and steps for protection of the environment, illustrated by two major bridge projects in Denmark	10
Pier-bents parameterized seismic fragility analysis for regional simply-supported girder bridges based on multi-layer perceptron structural demand models	10
Friction stir welded joints in aluminum highway bridge decks: a quality control framework	10
Sustainable pavement maintenance and rehabilitation planning using the marine predator optimization algorithm	10
Reliability-based reinforcement learning driven maintenance policy optimization	10
An application of convolutional neural network for deterioration modeling of highway bridge components in the United States	10
Partially restrained seismic isolation system to retrofit a continuous girder RC bridge	9
An unsupervised learning algorithm for computer vision-based blind modal parameters identification of output-only structures from video measurements	9
Assessing the condition state of a concrete bridge combining visual inspection and nonlinear deterioration model	9
Effect of prevalent irregular configuration of infills on the seismic collapse of Indian RC buildings	9
Assessment of bond deterioration in corroded RC members incorporating cracking response and tension stiffening	9
Efficient design of truss footbridges with stiffness-proportional inerters	9
Probabilistic pre-estimation of life-cycle costs of road bridges using dynamic Bayesian networks	9
Shear strength of pretensioned concrete T-girders: a combined stress field model and experimental investigations	9

A framework for assessing the remaining life of storm surge barriers	9
Experimental and numerical investigation on wave impacts on box-girder bridges	9
Crosswind effects on a train-bridge system: wind tunnel tests with a moving vehicle	9
Design, construction and monitoring of continuous curved box girder bridge during bearing replacement-case study	9
A unified approach for vertical vibration of suspension bridge systems	8
Damage detection for bridge structures under vehicle loads based on frequency decay induced by breathing cracks	8
Diagnostic load testing and assessment of a corroded corrugated metal pipe culvert before rehabilitation	8
Assessment of plastic hinge length in reinforced concrete columns	8
Crack-controlled allowable forces for high-strength reinforced concrete columns under cyclic loading using finite element analysis	8
Train-track-bridge interaction effects on highly skewed girder bridges of short-to-medium spans for increasing operating speeds	8
Multihazard life-cycle cost optimization of active mass dampers in tall buildings	8
Probabilistic corrosion hazard maps for reinforced concrete infrastructure in coastal regions	8
Fatigue reliability assessment and life-cycle cost analysis of roadway bridges equipped with weigh-in-motion systems	8
Experimental and numerical investigation on low-strength RC beams strengthened with side or bottom near surface mounted FRP rods	8
Experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of stainless steel reinforced concrete beams	8
Predicting the shear strength of concrete beams with corroded rebar: a review and synthesis	8
Seismic behavior and collapse fragility of long-span truss structures in ultra-high voltage substations under multi-directional earthquakes	8
Climbing robot-assisted quantitative identification of sheath surface defects of stay cables	8
Probabilistic service life assessment of corroded concrete structures: a state-of-the-art review	8
A hybrid genetic algorithm to maintain road networks using reliability theory	8
Numerical model for time-dependent cracking and deflection of large-span concrete bridge structures	8
Identification of waterways maintenance significant units using secondary data and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory	8
Deflection prediction model for bridge static load test based on artificial neural networks	8
A preliminary investigation of the potential benefits of using the ASTRA Bridge for short-span bridge deck refurbishment projects in Switzerland	8
A novel high-speed railway large-span cable-stayed bridge with deformation active control function: structural system and control algorithm	8
Seismic fragility estimation considering field inspection of reinforced concrete girder bridges	8
Real-time probabilistic spatiotemporal forecasting of building functionality in flood emergencies: a deep learning approach to facilitate community evacuation planning	8
Micro-tunnelling technique and its applicability for soft soils: A review	7
Post-fire performance of GFRP reinforced concrete deep beams: experimental and numerical study	7
Resilience-based post-earthquake restoration scheduling for urban interdependent transportation-electric power network	7
Study of residual load carrying capacity of steel bridges considering fatigue damage during service time	7
Influence of vehicular movement on the seismic response and fragility of highway bridge structures	7
Structural system reliability assessment using generalized factorized dimensional reduction method and iterative maximum entropy method	7
Bearing capacity and failure behavior of segments with a mid-span opening of a shield subway tunnel	7
Damage identification in cable-stayed bridges based on the behavior of neutral axis under traffic loading	7
Seismic control of a long-span triple-tower suspension bridge using hysteretic steel damper	7
Pedestrian-induced lateral vibration of footbridge based on binary coupled Kuramoto model	7
Cost-effective bridge health monitoring via automated operational modal analysis using low-cost adaptable and reliable accelerometers	7
Ontology-based multi-source heterogeneous O&M data integration framework for tunnel structural health assessment	7
Effect of pinching on structural resilience: performance of reinforced concrete and timber structures under repeated cycles	7
Development and comparison of seismic fragility curves for bridges based on empirical and analytical approaches	7
Evaluating the dynamic response and damage resistance of a cable-stayed prestressed concrete bridge under above-deck blast	7
A hybrid approach for damage identification of steel bridges with discrete cracks	7
Effects of galvanostatic and artificial chloride environment methods on the steel corrosion spatial variability and probabilistic flexural capacity of RC beams	7
Failure modes-based seismic fragility analysis of concrete gravity dams considering concrete heterogeneity	7
Methodology for calculating the severity index of buildings	7
Multi-hazard analysis and design of structures: status and research trends	7
Developing and evaluating a risk-informed decision support system for earthquake early warning at a railway bridge	7
Earth pressure model to predict the long-term performance of integral abutment bridge	6
A novel formula for plastic hinge length of reinforced concrete columns in seismic regions	6
Life-cycle connectivity-based maintenance strategy for bridge networks subjected to corrosion considering correlation of bridge resistances	6
Progressive collapse of steel frame-type structures using the pseudo -dynamic method: experimental testing and numerical validation	6
Integrated neural networks – Particle Swarm Optimization for probabilistic finite element model updating: application to a prestressed concrete girder bridge	6
Predicting the remaining useful life of reinforced concrete bridge decks exposed to fatigue using Bayesian networks	6
The impact of Jin Mao Tower on life-cycle civil engineering of tall buildings	6
Automatic detection of falling hazard from surveillance videos based on computer vision and building information modeling	6
Estimation of safe cover thickness to steel reinforcement in coastal structures addressing several tidal stations	6
Uncertainty quantification of structural displacement based on multi-response surfaces method for a long-span concrete cable-stayed bridge with damages	6
Failure mechanism and load carrying capacity of an arched partially CFST bridge tower considering different concrete filling lengths	6
Seismic performance enhancement of brick masonry walls by retrofitting with nominal RC bands: a study of diagonal compression tests	6
A decision-making framework for school infrastructure improvement programs	6
Experimental investigation on rehabilitation effectiveness of ductile RC beams with various seismic damage levels using dynamic and static-cyclic loading protocols	6
Enhanced bridge damage assessment via data-model coupling driven approach with vibration signals	6