OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Civil Engineering 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Dependency of the Accidental Torsion Building Response on Both Live-to-Dead Load Ratio and Material Stiffness Variation	42
Weight Minimization of Truss Using Strain Energy Density and Genetic Algorithm for Single and Multiple Load Cases	38
Experimental and Constitutive Modeling Investigations of the Mechanical Behaviors of a Gravelly Soil Material Under Large-Size Triaxial Cyclic Tests	37
Pull-out Bearing Capacity of Anchor Cables in Stone Columns: Field Experimental and Numerical Investigations	30
Visualization of Internal Characteristics of Soil Structures Based on Transparent Soil Technology	28
Creep Effect on Time to Corrosion-Induced Cracking of Concrete Cover	23
Experimental Study on the Strengthening Effect of CFRP Sheets on Corrosion-Damaged, Eccentrically Loaded Reinforced Concrete Columns	23
Mechanical Behaviors and Numerical Simulation Investigation of Ice-Soil Interface	20
Flexural Strengthening of Defective Cantilevered Reinforced Concrete Beams with Inadequate Overlap in the Negative Moment Zone	20
An Experimental Investigation of Flexural Performance of FRP Reinforced Concrete Slabs	19
Effect of Hydric Condition on the Mechanical Properties of Cement and Lime-Treated Saharan Soils	18
Understanding the Role of Nanosilica and Nanoalumina on Hot Mix Asphalt Performance	17
Dynamic Development Law of Expansive Soil Cracks Under Environmental Influence	16
Experimental Study on the Impact of Heating and Plasticity Characterization on the Undrained Shear Strength of Kaolinite Clay Soils	15
Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Penetration in Countries with Rising Motorization Rates	15
Effect of Concrete Performance on Corrosion Behavior of Pre-Rusted Rebar in Reinforced Concrete	14
Assessing the Durability of Eco-Friendly Mortars with Treated and Untreated Eggshell Powder as a Cement Substitute	14
A Novel Bayesian Optimized-Combined Kernel & Tree Boost Approach for Road Traffic Crash Severity Analysis	13
An Evaluation on the Thermal Conductivity of Soil: Effect of Density, Water Content and Calcium Concentration	13
Influence of the Mortar Bedding in Compressive Strength of Masonry Wallets made of Brazilian Concrete Blocks	13
Influence of the Temporal and Spatial Variability of Rainfall on the Sizing of Tanks for Rainwater Harvesting in Brazil: A Multivariate Analysis	12
Engineering Properties of Cemented Paste Backfill with Full-Range Water-Reducing Admixture	12
Study on Seismic Performance of Precast Shear Wall Structure Connected by Sleeve and Threaded Rod Connectors	12
Time-Variant Reliability Prediction Considering Multiple Failure Modes Based on R-Vine Copula	12
The 2023 Turkey–Syria Earthquake Sequence: Ground-Motion and Local Site-Effect Analyses for Kahramanmaras City	12

Numerical Investigation on the Fire Resistance of Partially Encased Steel Columns	12
Reinforced Concrete Beam Design Using Catenary Theory	11
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Structural, Thermal and Acoustic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Balls for a Cleaner Environment	11
Optimal Design of Vibration Control of Adjacent Building Structures Based on Inerter	11
Regaining Structural Performance of Thermally Damaged Beams Using NSM CFRP Strips: A NLFE Study	11
Behavior of Two Plate Groups in Reinforced Soil Under Uplift Load	10
Cyclic Axial Behavior of Rectangular RC Prisms Lightly Confined by CFRP Mesh Simulating Shear Wall Boundary Elements	10
Direct Shear Creep Characteristics of Sand Treated with Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation	10
Fatigue Life Assessment of Suspenders in Tied-Arch Bridges Under Random Traffic Loads and Environmental Corrosion	10
Braess Paradox in Optimal Multiperiod Resource-Constrained Restoration Scheduling Problem	10
Toward Future Design Base on Life Cycle Cost Assessment in Civil Engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature	10
Behaviour of Geogrid-Encased Group of Stone Columns Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading	10
BIM-Based Safety Leading Indicators Measurement Tool for Construction Sites	10
Load–Displacement Behavior of Semi-deep Shell Foundations on Sand by Experimental Study	10
Numerical Investigation on the Thermo-Mechanical Response of Geothermal Energy Pile in East Indian Climatic Condition	9
Dynamic Response of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls with Different Reinforcement and Backfill Conditions	9
Study on Long-Span and Variable-Section Foundation Pit Excavation in Muddy Silty Clay	9
Mechanical Behaviors of Steel Segment Support Structures for TBM-Excavated Coal Mine Tunnels: Experimental and Numerical Study	9
High Skid-Resistant Pavements: The Effect of Gritting Parameters	9
Hydraulic Responses of Railway Embankments Using Coupled Moisture-Heat Flow Modeling: Effects of Fill Materials and Climate Conditions	9
Evaluation of Granular Fill Layer Underlain by Soft Clay Soil Using Large Scale Cyclic Plate Loading Tests	8
Dual Moment Resisting-Shear Link Frames: Experimental and Numerical Investigation	8
Experimental Study on the Hysteretic Behavior of Replaceable Mild Steel Dissipaters Under Cyclic Tensile–Compression Loading	8
Effectiveness of Prewetted Fibres and Aggregates in Mitigating the Autogenous Shrinkage of High-Strength Concrete at an Early Age	8
Numerical Study on Effect of Overload and Unloading on Mechanical Properties of Shield Segmental Lining Bearing Internal Water Pressure	8
Analysis of Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Internal Deformation of Deep Excavated Expansive Soil Canal Slopes	8
Structural Performance of Cold Formed Steel Composite Beams with Profiled Steel Sheeting	8
Seismic Performance and Damage Analysis of School Buildings in the Meizoseismic Area of the Ms6.2 Jishishan Earthquake	8
Pullout Behaviour of Bars in Concrete Confined with Post-tensioned Steel Straps	8
Experimental Investigation and Numerical Verification on Diffusion of Permeable Polymers in Sandy Soils with Considering Grouting Parameters	7
Evaluating Nonlinear Plastic Dilatation Behaviors of Sandstone Using Stress-Dilatancy Models	7
Shear Characteristics and Asymmetric Hysteresis Loop Model of Residual Soil Under Bidirectional Cyclic Loading Conditions	7
Kinematic Internal Forces of Free-Head Single Piles Subjected to Seismic Loading: Shaking Table Testing and Numerical Simulation	7
Seismic Performance of Self-Resetting Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Double-Wall Shear Walls with Replaceable Coupling Beams and Mild Steel Dampers	7
Towards Mastery Critical Factors Influencing Resilience in Road Infrastructure Projects: Insights Derived from Exploratory Analysis and Case Study Investigations with Conceptual suggestions	7
Seismic Response of Anchored Sheet Pile Walls by Centrifuge Modelling Tests	7
A Flexible Three-Module Rock Shed for Rockfall Protection: Design and Full-Scale Experimental Investigation	7
Experimental and Numerical Parametric Study of the Mechanical Properties in a Steel–Concrete Joint Section	7
Crack Detection in Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Improved Displacement Influence Line Method	7
An Efficient Slope Stability Algorithm with Physically Consistent Parametrisation of Slip Surfaces	7
Numerical and Experimental Simulation of Contaminant Transport Through Porous Media with a Sublayer	6
Correction: An Efficient Slope Stability Algorithm with Physically Consistent Parametrisation of Slip Surfaces	6
Stress–Strain Relationship in Axial Compression for Confined High-Strength Recycled Aggregate Concrete	6
Influence of Slag, Silica Fume and Waste Tire Wire on High-Strength Characteristics of Geopolymer Concrete Cured Under Ambient and Oven Conditions	6
A Fuzzy Multidimensional Risk Assessment Method for Sewer Asset Management	6
Monotonic and Cyclic Behaviors of Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams	6
Typical Surface Defects Detection of Concrete Dam Using Yolov8 + U-Net	6
Calculating the Nonlinear Stiffness and Ultimate Strength of Tube–Gusset Plate Joints in Circular Hollow Sections	6
Enhancing Lateral Integrity of a Prestressed Concrete Box-Girder Bridge without Transverse Diaphragms: A Study on Strengthening Methods	6
Stiffness-Based Optimization of Hybrid Hysteretic and Viscoelastic Dampers for Steel Structures	6

Modeling Elastic Modulus of Concrete Containing Recycled Aggregates Based on Composite Material Models	6
Sensitivity of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Results to Epistemic Uncertainties Related to Seismic Source Characterization	6
Bending Stiffness of the Floor of the Assembled-Type Light Steel-Modular House	6
Flow Characteristics of a Sinuous Channel with Flexible Banks	6
Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Variation in Crown Portion of a Tree on the Flow Properties Considering the Finite Length Forest	6
Centrifuge and Numerical Modeling of Tunnel Responses Induced by Single Bored Piles Under Loading in Clay	6
Physical and Numerical Evaluation of Mode II Fracture of Quasi-Brittle Materials	6
Influence of Wall Openings on Nonlinear Lateral Load Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infills: A Finite Element Study	6
Effect of Vehicle Cycle Load on Fatigue Life of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Expressway Embankment	6
Innovative Dowel Connection System for Double Skinned Composite Precast Shear Walls Under in-Plane Lateral Loads	6
Small-Strain Shear Modulus and Strength Characteristics of Clayey Soil Treated with Nano-SiO2 and Fly Ash	6
Observation of Pier Inclination Caused by Scouring Phenomenon of Foundation Ground Using a Large-Scale Open Channel and Development of Its Monitoring System	6
Enhancing the Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars Using Embedded Steel Sections and Ultra-high-performance Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite	5
Using a Seismic Dilatometer to Identify Collapsible Soils	5
Effect of Metakaolin and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag on the Performance of Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Magnesium Oxychloride Cement-Based Composites	5
Experimental and Numerical Study on the Bearing Behaviour of Confined Concrete Arch for a Traffic Tunnel	5
Analytical and Numerical Study of a New Friction-Based Damper in Eccentric Chevron Inverted V Cable Bracing	5
Mix Design Method for Coating Mixed Mortar According to Influence of the Aggregate Type and Application Environment Conditions	5
Improving Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beam Failure Behavior Using Externally Bonded UHPFRCCs System	5
Influence of Borehole Deviation on Pressure-type Anchor Cables: Characteristics of Stress Distribution and Transmission	5
Structural Health Monitoring and Mathematical Modelling of a Site-Specific Concrete Bridge Under Moving Two-Axle Vehicles	5
Collars for Scour Reduction Around Different Shapes of Bridge Piers in a 180° Sharp Bend	5
Experimental Investigation on Torsional Behavior of Concrete Beam Using FRP Reinforcement and Carbon Textile	5
Punching Shear Performance of Reinforced Concrete Slab-Column Joints with Shearhead Reinforcement	5
Analysis of the Influence of Pile Underpinning of the Pile Group Under the Viaduct of the Overlapping Shield Tunnel on the Surrounding Environment	5
CFD Evaluation of Regular and Irregular Breaking Waves on Elevated Coastal Buildings	5
Influence of Construction Sequence on the Force Characteristics of Foundation Pit Support Structure	5
Experimental Investigation Exploring the Use of Hybrid Composites for Repairing Damaged Masonry Walls Under In-Plane Cyclic Loading	5
Impacts of Job Stress on the Safety Management Performance of Construction Safety Managers	5
A Diagnostic Method Based on Deflection Analysis for Monitoring Post-elastic Response of Beams	5
Calculating Driving Behaviour Score Based on Driving Background	5
Porosity Effects on Folded-Plate Structures by Finite Strip Method and Rheological Dynamics	5
An Experimental Investigation into the Application of Acoustic Emission Characteristics to Observe the Damage During the Spalling Process of Granodiorite	5
Deformation Mechanism and Controlling Strategies of Leading Tunnel Induced by Close-Spaced Lagging EPBS Driving	5
Experimental Study on Unloading Mechanical Properties of Deep-Buried Silty Soil	5
Assessment of Compression Index Empirical Equations for Glaciated and Unglaciated Soils	5
Fatigue System Reliability Evaluation for Short Suspender of Tied-Arch Bridges Under Vehicle Loading	5
Comparative Analysis of Eccentric Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with BFRP and Hybrid FRPs: Experimental and Numerical Investigation	5
Effect of Different Abutment Modeling Strategies on the Seismic Response of Irregular Reinforced Concrete Bridges	5
Comparison of Economic Loss and Cost-Effectiveness of Steel Buildings with Intermediate and Special Moment Frames Under Near-Field and Far-Field Ground Motions	5
Concrete Structures and Their Impacts on Climate Change and Water and Raw Material Resource Depletion	5
Dynamic Performance of a Large-Span Simply-Supported Trough Girder with Variable Cross-sectional Height	5
Turbulent Characteristics at Interface of Partly Vegetated Alluvial Channel	5
Enhancing the Load-Bearing Capacity of H-Pile Foundation by Using Electrokinetic Treatment	5
Development of Fragility Curves for Tall Buildings with Tuned Liquid Dampers for Vibration Control Under Wind Loading	4
Reliability Analysis of Soil Liquefaction Using Improved Hypercube Sampling (IHS) Method	4
Numerical Studies on the Performance Degradation of Headed Stud Shear Connectors in Composite Structures Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles	4
Choosing the Most Suitable Antiseismic Device Technology for High-Rise Buildings, by Considering the Mechanical Response and Environmental Impact	4
Experimental and 3D Numerical Study on CFRP–Concrete Interface Under Dynamic Loading	4
Analytical Identification of Failure Modes and Design-Oriented Formulations in Hybrid FRP/Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams	4
Investigating Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concretes Under Different Curing Conditions	4
Development of Rectangular Vibration Isolators with Double Core Systems for Structures	4
Evaluation of the Bond Stress Transfer Mechanism in CFSTs	4
An Optimization Model to Address the Skilled Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry	4
Safety and Economic Effects of Median Guardrails in No-Passing Zone Sections of a Two-Lane Two-Way Rural Highway	4
Settlement of a Masonry Building with a Group Cemented Soil Column Foundation Induced by Shield Tunneling	4
Experimental Research on Bearing Behaviors of Cement Mortar-Expanded Precast Piles	4
Acceleration Amplification and Settlement Behaviors of Earth-Filled Embankments with Deteriorated Core during Seismic Waves	4
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Bridge Configuration Effect on Hydraulic Regime	4
Effects of Freeze–Thaw Cycles on the Mechanical Properties of the Core-Wall Contact Clay of a Dam	4
Carbon Footprint Evaluation in Tunnels Excavated in Rock Using Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)	4
Data-Driven Performance Evaluation of A Concrete Slab Bridge Using Machine Learning	4
Research on Seismic Performance of Eccentric Beam–Column Joint Retrofitted with CFRP–Steel Plate	4
Numerical and Experimental Study on the Seismic Performance of a Steel Frame with Grooved Fully Bolted Connections	4
Study on the Turbulent Flow Behavior of Inland Inundating Tsunami Current Through Vertically Layered Vegetation	4
Experimental and Analytical Study on the Shear Transfer in Composite Post Tensioned Precast Concrete Girders	4
A Simple Method for Calculating the Shear Deformation of Reinforced Concrete Elements in the Elastic and Plastic Domains	4
An Assessment of Transforming a City into a Construction Sector Metabolism via Industrial Symbiosis Implementations	4
Prediction of Frost Heaving Stress in Saturated Sandstone in Unidirectional Freezing Conditions	4
Performance of the Improved Gusset Plate Slotted End Rectangular Hollow Sections Equipped with Thick-Walled Sections: Experimental and Numerical Investigation	4
Flexural Performance Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis of Embedded Concrete Sleepers in Preplaced Aggregate Concrete	4
Bridge Damage Detection Through Combined Quasi-static Influence Lines and Weigh-in-motion Devices	4
In-plane Behavior of Concrete Sandwich Panels Bounded by Steel Frames: A Numerical Analysis Approach	4
Long-term Durability of Bitumen Modified Sulfur Polymer Concrete Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles	4
Seismic Performance and Damage Mechanism of RC Double-Column Pier Structure with Triple Coupling Beams	4
Correction: Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Effect of Curing Conditions on the Temperature Rise of Concrete	4
Quantifying Drag Coefficients Due to an Isolated Circular Vegetation Patch	4
Effect of Natural Pozzolana on the Unconsolidated Undrained Shear Strength of a Lime-Stabilized Clay Soil	4
Effects of Soil Characteristics on Levee Erosion and the Behavior of Twin Eddies in a Scoured Hole Generated by Nappe Flow	4