OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Magazine of Concrete Research 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Waste-based mortars containing glass powder, GGBS, lead smelter slag and foundry sand reinforced with graphene oxide	38
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on tensile failure of high-strength self-compacted concrete	35
Macro and micromechanical properties of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced rubber-based flexible energy-consuming concrete	34
Analysis of cement paste and aggregate content of concrete using micro X-ray fluorescence	33
Analysis of whole loading process of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid rebars allowing for confinement effect	22
New method for determining the mode I fracture toughness of shotcrete: edge-notched partial disc test	22
Modelling of concrete swelling effects in dams, considering the influence of temperature, humidity, stress field, viscoelasticity and cracking	22
Shear thickening of cementitious suspensions: effect of high-volume fraction and hydration	21
Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete containing brick particles	19
Durability properties of lightweight concrete with ceramic mould casting waste	19
Pre-treated municipal solid waste bottom ash as alkali-activated mortar precursor	18
Mechanical properties of mortars with waste plastic as replacement of natural aggregate	15
Effects of desalinated sea sand on the alkali–silica reaction of seawater and sea sand concrete	14
Effect of attachment of barnacles and oysters on concrete properties	14
Estimation of creep and damage accumulation in thin-walled concrete structures	13
Effect of hydrogel microcapsule on shrinkage and mechanical properties of cement mortars	13
A multiscale peridynamic model for simulating the corrosion-induced cracking of concrete cover	12
The role of temperature in thaumasite formation under the immersion of magnesium sulfate solution	12
Effects of multi-scale hybrid fibre reinforcement on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete	12
Effect of hydration assemblage on the autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortars	11
Theoretical analysis of bond characteristics between steel bars and ultra-high-performance concrete	11
Acoustic emission and digital image correlation evidence of size effects on the compression failure of concrete	10
Influence of the mix composition on the thixotropy of 3D printable mortars	10
Basics and new opportunities for chemical re-alkalisation of carbonated concrete, including alkali-activated binders	10
Rapid and highly effective self-repair of concrete cracks based on magnetic microbes	9

New insights into interactions of mixed surfactant system for air entrainment in different media: from solution, suspension, paste to concrete	9
Meso-mechanical modelling and analysis of the creep of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	9
External sulphate attack on alkali activated slag and slag/fly ash concretes	9
Modelling of alkali–silica reaction based on time-resolved micro-computed tomography imaging	9
Advances and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites: a comprehensive review	9
Alkali activation of calcined clays: a comprehensive review for sustainable cementitious systems	9
Improvement of mechanical strength of mortars by different morphological zinc oxide nanoparticles	9
Research on the reaction kinetics of alkali-activated materials	9
Flexural deformation behaviour of locally corroded prestressed concrete beams	8
Characteristics of alkali-activated composites containing blast-furnace slag aggregate and ferronickel slag powder	8
Experimental and computational investigation of shear strength of concrete beams reinforced with aluminium plates	8
Book review	8
Punching shear tests and design of UHTCC-enhanced RC slab–column joints with shear reinforcements	8
Tensile characteristics of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete with and without longitudinal steel rebars	8
A drift capacity prediction model for retrofitted reinforced concrete columns	8
Chloride transport in alkali-activated materials influenced by different reaction products: a review	8
Analysis of reaction degree and factors of alkali-activated fly ash/slag	8
Numerical modelling of punching shear failure of reinforced concrete flat slabs with shear reinforcement	8
Compression and bending of alkali-activated slag cementitious materials at high temperature	7
Effect of expansive agent on the mechanical properties of carbon-fibre-reinforced cement-based composites	7
Study on the quantitative relationship between diffusivity and pore structure parameters of cement pastes	7
Drying shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating fine porous aggregate	7
High volume of slag and polypropylene fibres in engineered cementitious composites: microstructure and mechanical properties	7
Effect of foam volume on penetration parameters of foamed concrete	7
Noniterative formulae for torsional precracking responses and torsional strengths in prestressed concrete members	7
Optimising internal curing parameters for autonomous curing of normal-strength concrete	7
Nano-modified concrete at sub-zero temperatures: experimental and statistical modelling	7
Engineering and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete containing coarse recycled concrete aggregate	7
Thermal and mechanical properties of concrete containing porcelain ceramic tile waste as fine and coarse aggregates	7
Diagnosis and prognosis of internal swelling reactions in Cahora Bassa dam, Mozambique – a case study	7
An inorganic thermal insulation material with good performance prepared from obsidian	7
Interface bonding performance between engineered cementitious composites (ECC)/hybrid fibre ECCs and masonry after high-temperature exposure	7
Crack resistance properties of carbon nanotube-modified concrete	7
Axial compression behaviour of square steel tubes encased by and filled with high-strength recycled aggregate concrete	7
Performance testing of roof beam–column connections for precast N-system	7
Corrosion resistance of concrete strengthened with fibre-reinforced polymer sheets	6
Experimental study on compressive strength of in situ concrete tested with arc pressure method	6
Estimation of in situ masonry mortar compressive strength using hammer pendulum test method	6
Effects of toothed edges and window openings on seismic behaviour of confined masonry walls	6
Residual strength prediction based on size effect of cracked concrete members	6
Tortuosity quantification of fly ash concrete considering interfacial transition zone	6
Ultimate bearing capacity of UHPC-encased CFST medium-long columns under axial compression	6
Effect of surface bugholes on chloride penetration of concrete coated with penetrants	6
Rheological characterisations of sulfate-resisting Portland cement concrete with different degrees of workability	6
Characterising wood-derived biomass fly ash and options for its use in concrete	6
Early age activation of slag concrete for applications in hollowcore slabs	6
Prediction of free chloride concentration in fly ash concrete by machine learning methods	6
Development of a weakly alkaline alkali-activated mortar: use of sodium carbonate/sodium sulfate–magnesia for activating fly ash–slag mixture	6
Performance of steel-fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete subjected to high temperature	6
Early strength development of mortar with addition of calcium formate and electric field curing in cold climates	5

Bond performance of ribbed bars in concrete: effects of loading rate and lateral tension	5
Modelling chloride diffusion in concrete with carbonated surface layer	5
Experimental investigation of the seismic behaviour of eccentric RC beams with different reinforcement configurations	5
Prediction of the heat of hydration of fly ash concrete by adiabatic temperature rise test and regression analysis	5
Flexural behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with hybrid natural–synthetic fibre reinforcement	5
Comparative analysis of chloride and acid resistance in one-part geopolymer and low carbon concrete	5
Microstructural and phase analysis of cement composites with anti-freeze admixtures: a comprehensive literature review	5
Probabilistic prediction model for critical chloride concentration of reinforcement corrosion based on improved Gaussian process regression	5
Suitability of electrochemical test methods for evaluating corrosion of steel in alkali-activated slag concrete	5
Recycled concrete beams subjected to combined reinforcement corrosion and static pre-loading	5
Evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental impact of using limestone powder in high-performance concrete	5
Effects of coupled heat and moisture and load damage on chloride transport in concrete	5
A study on the behaviour of concrete columns wrapped with hemp fabric	5
Characterisation and standardisation of different-origin end-of-life building materials for assessment of circularity	5
A modified applied element model for the simulation of plain concrete behaviour	5
Macroporosity-based prediction models for mechanical properties of foamed concrete	5
Multi-effect of superplasticisers main and side-chain length on cementitious systems with fly ash	5
Mixing approach for 3D printable concrete: method of optimisation of superplasticiser dosage	5
Effect of recycled aggregate treatment methods by pristine graphene on mechanical and durability properties of concrete	4
Effects of mix proportion and curing condition on mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre ECC	4
Effect of steel–PET fibre reinforcement on the fire resistance of reactive powder concrete	4
Investigation of erosive wear effect on concrete water structures: the case of Porsuk Dam, Turkey	4
Aggregate dissolution kinetics	4
Performance of geopolymer paste under different concentrations of sodium hydroxide solution	4
Abrasion resistance of milling steel fibre-reinforced ultrahigh-performance concrete	4
Moment redistribution capacity in prestressed concrete continuous beams	4
Production of evaporation suppression floating covers using ultra-lightweight alkali-activated slag concrete	4
Thermal and mechanical properties of a sustainable bio-flax fibre-based lightweight aggregate concrete	4
Editorial: Selected papers from the 17th International Conference on Alkali–Aggregate Reaction (ICAAR) Ottawa, Canada, 2024	4
Modelling for determining the thermal conductivity of porous solid materials	4
Effect of silica fume type, mixing sequence, and curing regime on workability and compressive strength of UHPC	4
Damage constitutive model of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete	4
Ultimate loads for reinforced concrete square pile caps	4
Increasing service life of concrete in sewage treatment plants using silica fume and natural zeolite	4
Bond behaviour of deformed reinforcing bars in ultrahigh-performance fibre RC	4
Mechanical properties of steel fibre–UHPC interface: Experimental study and numerical simulation	4
Enhancing the residual performance of concrete using calcium aluminate cement composites	4
Condition assessment of a decommissioned pier cap affected by alkali–silica reaction after 57 years of service	4
Predicting optimal dispersant (superplasticiser) content for cement–limestone pastes from rheological tests	4
Proposal for characterisation of direct shear strength of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	4
Effects of calcium formate on early-age strength and microstructure of high-volume fly ash cement systems	4
Using a geochemical model for predicting chloride ingress into saturated concrete	4
Structural assessment of beam–slab reinforced concrete sub-structures under column loss scenario	4
Influence of high temperatures on modes I and II fracture toughness and energy of nanoclay-reinforced polymer concrete	4
Enhancing strength of cement using aluminium sulfate accelerator with aluminium formate	4
Local bond strength prediction of deformed reinforcing bars in concrete considering heterogeneity at interface regions	4