OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Transportation Engineering Part B-Pavements is 5. 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
Effects of Nonuniform Tire Contact Pressures on Near-Surface Pavement Response	40
Evaluation of Cracking Resistance of Tire Rubber–Modified Asphalt Mixtures	39
A Statistical Principal Component Regression-Based Approach to Modeling the Degradative Effects of Local Climate and Traffic on Airfield Pavement Performance	27
Fatigue Damage Prediction for Superload Vehicles in Pennsylvania on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements	22
Machine Learning Approach to Predict International Roughness Index Using Long-Term Pavement Performance Data	20
Drones for Road Condition Monitoring: Applications and Benefits	18
Detection of Unreported Treatments in Pavement Management System of Iowa DOT Using Machine Learning Classification Algorithm	18
Performance Improvement of Cold Recycled Bitumen Emulsion Mixture with Multicomponent Filler	16
Comparing the Effect of Moisture on Different Fatigue and Cracking Behaviors of RAP–WMA	16
Hydroplaning Effects of Tread Patterns of Motorcycle Tires	16
Robust Random Forest Model for Faulting Prediction in Jointed Concrete Pavement	15
Monitoring of Vertical Displacement of Concrete Slab End at Pavement Joint Based on FBG-Dowel Bar Signal	15
Reflective Cracking Performance Evaluations of Highly Polymer-Modified Asphalt Mixture	15
Microscopic Mechanism of Direct-Input Waste Plastic Modified Asphalt	14
Design, Construction, and In-Service Causes of Premature Pavement Deterioration: A Fuzzy Delphi Application	14
Modeling the Impacts of Fixed-Path Truck Platooning on Pavement Performance: Texas IH 35 Case Study	14
Evaluation of Dense-Graded Asphalt Surfaces Texture Indexes Isotropy and 2D–3D Equivalency	13
Road Surface Condition Monitoring in Extreme Weather Using a Feature-Learning Enhanced Mask–RCNN	13
Study on Vehicle Vibration Response under the Condition of 3D Tire–Pavement Contact for Unmanned Driving	13
Pavement Monitoring Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: An Overview	13
Determination of the Cracking Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Prepared with Capsules Containing Waste Oil	13
A New Set of Indexes and Thresholds of Preventive Maintenance Decision Making for Airport Runway Composite Pavement	12
Microstructural and Pore Skeleton Characteristics of Pervious Concrete Containing RAP Aggregates Using X-Ray Microcomputed Tomography and Scanning Electron Microscope	12
Fatigue Performance of Concrete–Polyurethane Composite Materials under Compression	12
Mechanical Response of Asphalt Surfaces under Moving Traffic Loads Using 3D Discrete Element Method	12

Evaluating Effects of Fischer-Tropsch Waxes on Rheology, Rutting, Fracture, and Low-Temperature Properties of Asphalt Binder Containing RAP	11
Mechanical Analysis of the Stress State and Damage Risk of Asphalt Pavement Based on a Three-Dimensional Space Calculation Program	11
Impact of Laboratory Long-Term Aging Procedures on Intermediate-Temperature Behavior of Asphalt Binders in Asphalt Fine Aggregate Matrix Mixtures	11
Integrating Quality Assurance in Balance Mix Designs for Durable Asphalt Mixtures: State-of-the-Art Literature Review	11
Evaluating Performance Jumps for Pavement Preventive Maintenance Treatments in Wet Freeze Climates Using Artificial Neural Network	10
Feasibility of Siliceous Sandstone Utilization in Porous Asphalt Mixture	10
Simulation on Water Flow in Permeable Pavement Influenced by Voids Decrease	10
Site Assessment of Surface Texture and Skid Resistance by Varying the Grit Parameters of an SMA	10
Investigating the High- and Low-Temperature Performance of Warm Crumb Rubber–Modified Bituminous Binders Using Rheological Tests	10
Mechanistic Excess Fuel Consumption of a 3D Passenger Vehicle on Rough Pavements	9
Mesoscale Mechanism of Asphalt Track Bed in Reducing Cyclic Settlement of Ballast Layer under High-Speed Train Traffic Loads	9
Simplified Calculation and Validation of Water Infiltration Rate of Asphalt Pavement on Filled Subgrade	9
Valuing Imperfect Information from Inspection and Sensing in Condition-Based Roadway Pavement Management with Partially Observable Conditions	9
Detection of Asphalt Pavement Cracks Based on Vision Transformer Improved YOLO V5	9
Assessment of Intelligent Compaction Quality Evaluation Index and Uniformity	9
Discussion of “Characteristics of Resilient Modulus of Weathered Phyllite Subgrade during Saturation Process”	9
Study of Aging Asphalt Recovery Using Peanut Oil Residue as a Biomass Regenerator	9
Impact of Wide-Base Tire on Flexible Pavement Responses: Coupling Effects of Multiaxle and Dynamic Loading	8
Effect of Pavement Responses on Fatigue Cracking and Cement-Treated Reflective Cracking Failure Mechanisms	8
Sustainable Production of Aging-Resistant Bitumen: Waste Engine Oil Modification	8
Impact of Local Calibration on Pavement Design in Michigan	7
Pavement Safety Characteristics Evaluation Utilizing Crowdsourced Vehicular and Cellular Sensor Data	7
Development of Macrocracking Master Curves of Asphalt Mixtures	7
Crack Detection and Measurement Using PTZ Camera–Based Image Processing Method on Expressways	7
Mechanistic Design Framework for Evaluating the Potential for Concrete Pavement Growth and Blowup	7
Simulation Analysis and Optimization of Temperature Field for Hot In-Place Asphalt Pavement Recycling	7
Deterioration Modeling of Flexible Pavements Based on As-Produced and As-Constructed Properties	7
Effectiveness of Pavement Grooving in Skidding Prevention on Horizontal Curves	7
Nanosilica Types and Their Influences on the Rheological Properties of Bitumen	7
Multiobjective Optimization Model to Coordinate between Segment and Network Level for Managing Pavement and Sustainability	7
Characterization of Highly Polymerized Alaskan Asphalt Binders and Mixtures	7
Investigation of Thermally and Mechanically Balanced Structural Design of Insulated Pavements for Cold Region Applications	7
Comparative Investigation of Hot-Applied and Emulsion-Based Chip Seal Treatments Using Image Processing Techniques and Performance Tests	7
Fast Calculation Method for Mechanical Response at the Surface of Asphalt Pavement under an Elliptical Load	7
Numerical Simulation of Drainage of Permeable Friction Course Considering Surface Runoff and Seepage Flow	7
A Probabilistic Understanding of the Effect of Voids and Layer Thickness on Interconnectivity of Voids in Asphalt Mixes: An Agent-Based Modeling Approach	6
Deep Learning–Based Autonomous Road Condition Assessment Leveraging Inexpensive RGB and Depth Sensors and Heterogeneous Data Fusion: Pothole Detection and Quantification	6
Comparison of Asphalt Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Different Fusion Methods of RGB Images and Thermal Images	6
Characterization of Fatigue Looseness of Dowel Bars Based on Substructure Experiment	6
Optimization-Based Decision-Making Approach for Incorporating the Length Constraint of Preventive Maintenance into Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Planning	6
Effects of Periodically Changing Temperatures on the Bond Interface between Crack Sealant and Repaired Pavement	6
Proposing Load Transfer Efficiency as Criterion for Repairing Longitudinal and Transverse Cracks of Asphalt Pavements	6
Dynamic Analysis of Viscoelastic Asphalt Pavement under Vehicle–Bridge Interaction Load	6
Ranking of the Commonly Used Aggregate and Asphalt Binder Systems in Arkansas	6
Field and Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Cement Treated Cold Recycled Asphalt Pavement Mixtures	6
Survival Analysis of Fatigue Crack Initiation in Thin Asphalt Surfaces Based on In-Service Pavement Data	6
Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials on the Rheological Characteristics of Crumb Rubber–Modified Asphalt	6
Influence of Mesoscopic Structural Characteristics of Asphalt Mixture on Damage Behavior of Asphalt Pavement	5
Evaluation of Cracking Resistance of High Modulus Asphalt Mixture Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement	5
A Machine Learning–Based Framework for Predicting Pavement Roughness and Aggregate Segregation during Construction	5

Development of Time–Depth–Damage Functions for Flooded Flexible Pavements	5
Application of Dynamic Stability Criterion in Evaluating Field Rutting of Asphalt Pavements Using the Wheel Tracking Test	5
Performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt and Modified Binders Containing Polyethylene	5
Case Study on Forensic Evaluation of Field Performance of 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Cold Mix with Rejuvenator in a Low-Volume Road	5
Long-Term Performance and Safety Implications of High-Friction Surfacing Treatments	5
Correlating the Asphalt-Binder MSCR Test Results to the HMA HWTT and Field Rutting Performance	5
New Approach in Determining Pay Adjustment Factors Based on Rutting Performance Modeling for Asphalt Pavements	5
Investigating the Potential of Untreated and Treated Waste Cooking Oil for Rejuvenation of Aged Asphalt Binder	5
Assessing the Life-Cycle Costs of Pavement Rehabilitation Strategies Used in Long-Term Pavement Performance Program	5
Bonding Performance of Sulfur-Based Polymers for Pavement Repair	5
Evaluation of a Machine Learning Approach for Temperature Prediction in Pavement Base and Subgrade Layers in Alberta, Canada	5
Impact of Climatic Data Sources on Pavement Performance Prediction in Michigan	5
Introducing a New Test to Examine Moisture Susceptibility at the Interface of Bitumen and Stones	5