OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Magazine of Concrete Research 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Analysis of whole loading process of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid rebars allowing for confinement effect	43
Modelling of concrete swelling effects in dams, considering the influence of temperature, humidity, stress field, viscoelasticity and cracking	40
Shear thickening of cementitious suspensions: effect of high-volume fraction and hydration	38
Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete containing brick particles	36
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on tensile failure of high-strength self-compacted concrete	26
Synergistic effects of bauxite refinery residue with fly ash and slag on strength development and hydration in mortar	24
Macro and micromechanical properties of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced rubber-based flexible energy-consuming concrete	23
Analysis of cement paste and aggregate content of concrete using micro X-ray fluorescence	19
Study on compression performance of reinforced concrete columns made using coal gasification ash	19
Waste-based mortars containing glass powder, GGBS, lead smelter slag and foundry sand reinforced with graphene oxide	17
New method for determining the mode I fracture toughness of shotcrete: edge-notched partial disc test	15
Durability properties of lightweight concrete with ceramic mould casting waste	15
Degradation of properties of panel concrete under the coupled environment of freeze–thaw and carbonation	15
Effects of desalinated sea sand on the alkali–silica reaction of seawater and sea sand concrete	14
Static and impact performance of concrete incorporating steel fibres, nano ferric oxide and fine tyre rubber in hybrid forms	13
Effect of attachment of barnacles and oysters on concrete properties	13
A multiscale peridynamic model for simulating the corrosion-induced cracking of concrete cover	13
Valorisation of waste foundry sand as a fine aggregate in one-part alkali-activated concrete	13
Mechanical properties of mortars with waste plastic as replacement of natural aggregate	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
Basics and new opportunities for chemical re-alkalisation of carbonated concrete, including alkali-activated binders	11
Effect of hydrogel microcapsule on shrinkage and mechanical properties of cement mortars	11

Acoustic emission and digital image correlation evidence of size effects on the compression failure of concrete	11
Pre-treated municipal solid waste bottom ash as alkali-activated mortar precursor	10
Estimation of creep and damage accumulation in thin-walled concrete structures	10
Rapid and highly effective self-repair of concrete cracks based on magnetic microbes	9
Multi-component binder blends for eco-efficient high-strength concrete	9
Flexural deformation behaviour of locally corroded prestressed concrete beams	9
Improvement of mechanical strength of mortars by different morphological zinc oxide nanoparticles	9
New insights into interactions of mixed surfactant system for air entrainment in different media: from solution, suspension, paste to concrete	9
Book review	9
Meso-mechanical modelling and analysis of the creep of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	9
Punching shear tests and design of UHTCC-enhanced RC slab–column joints with shear reinforcements	9
Alkali activation of calcined clays: a comprehensive review for sustainable cementitious systems	9
Research on the reaction kinetics of alkali-activated materials	9
Low carbon dioxide 3D printable concrete: balancing rheology, strength and environmental impact using bentonite and ground granulated blast-furnace slag	9
Advances and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites: a comprehensive review	8
Compression and bending of alkali-activated slag cementitious materials at high temperature	8
Partial load factor for self-weight of slabs in multiple-floor buildings	8
A refined analytical model for bond strength and stress–slip behaviour in reinforced concrete	8
Analysis of reaction degree and factors of alkali-activated fly ash/slag	8
Experimental and computational investigation of shear strength of concrete beams reinforced with aluminium plates	8
Characteristics of alkali-activated composites containing blast-furnace slag aggregate and ferronickel slag powder	8
Chloride transport in alkali-activated materials influenced by different reaction products: a review	8
Tensile characteristics of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete with and without longitudinal steel rebars	8
Study on the quantitative relationship between diffusivity and pore structure parameters of cement pastes	8
Performance testing of roof beam–column connections for precast N-system	7
Development of a weakly alkaline alkali-activated mortar: use of sodium carbonate/sodium sulfate–magnesia for activating fly ash–slag mixture	7
Ultimate bearing capacity of UHPC-encased CFST medium-long columns under axial compression	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
Axial compression behaviour of square steel tubes encased by and filled with high-strength recycled aggregate concrete	7
Crack resistance properties of carbon nanotube-modified concrete	7
Estimation of in situ masonry mortar compressive strength using hammer pendulum test method	7
Experimental and statistical optimisation of pervious concrete modified with fly ash and silica fume	7
Drying shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating fine porous aggregate	7
Effect of foam volume on penetration parameters of foamed concrete	7
Effect of expansive agent on the mechanical properties of carbon-fibre-reinforced cement-based composites	7
Noniterative formulae for torsional precracking responses and torsional strengths in prestressed concrete members	7
High volume of slag and polypropylene fibres in engineered cementitious composites: microstructure and mechanical properties	7
Residual strength prediction based on size effect of cracked concrete members	7
Rheological characterisations of sulfate-resisting Portland cement concrete with different degrees of workability	7
Interface bonding performance between engineered cementitious composites (ECC)/hybrid fibre ECCs and masonry after high-temperature exposure	7
Optimising internal curing parameters for autonomous curing of normal-strength concrete	7
Engineering and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete containing coarse recycled concrete aggregate	7
Modelling chloride diffusion in concrete with carbonated surface layer	6
Characterising wood-derived biomass fly ash and options for its use in concrete	6
Early strength development of mortar with addition of calcium formate and electric field curing in cold climates	6
Microstructural and phase analysis of cement composites with anti-freeze admixtures: a comprehensive literature review	6
Probabilistic prediction model for critical chloride concentration of reinforcement corrosion based on improved Gaussian process regression	6
A modified applied element model for the simulation of plain concrete behaviour	6
Prediction of free chloride concentration in fly ash concrete by machine learning methods	6

Tortuosity quantification of fly ash concrete considering interfacial transition zone	6
Characterisation and standardisation of different-origin end-of-life building materials for assessment of circularity	6
Experimental investigation of the seismic behaviour of eccentric RC beams with different reinforcement configurations	6
Effects of coupled heat and moisture and load damage on chloride transport in concrete	6
Macroporosity-based prediction models for mechanical properties of foamed concrete	6
Performance of steel-fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete subjected to high temperature	6
Experimental study on compressive strength of in situ concrete tested with arc pressure method	6
Suitability of electrochemical test methods for evaluating corrosion of steel in alkali-activated slag concrete	6
Water permeability and chloride-ion penetration resistance of eco-friendly concrete from ground palm oil fuel ash	6
Multi-effect of superplasticisers main and side-chain length on cementitious systems with fly ash	6
Recycled concrete beams subjected to combined reinforcement corrosion and static pre-loading	6
Effect of recycled aggregate treatment methods by pristine graphene on mechanical and durability properties of concrete	5
Effects of mix proportion and curing condition on mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre ECC	5
Condition assessment of a decommissioned pier cap affected by alkali–silica reaction after 57 years of service	5
Structural assessment of beam–slab reinforced concrete sub-structures under column loss scenario	5
Flexural behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with hybrid natural–synthetic fibre reinforcement	5
Aggregate dissolution kinetics	5
Modelling for determining the thermal conductivity of porous solid materials	5
Comparative analysis of chloride and acid resistance in one-part geopolymer and low carbon concrete	5
Proposal for characterisation of direct shear strength of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	5
Damage constitutive model of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete	5
Silica-fume-free UHPC with basalt, dolomite and limestone: fresh and hardened properties and embodied carbon characteristics	5
Ultimate loads for reinforced concrete square pile caps	5
Evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental impact of using limestone powder in high-performance concrete	5
Investigation of erosive wear effect on concrete water structures: the case of Porsuk Dam, Turkey	5
Sustainable engineered cementitious composites with waste brick and marble: mechanical and microstructural performance	5
Predicting optimal dispersant (superplasticiser) content for cement–limestone pastes from rheological tests	5
Increasing service life of concrete in sewage treatment plants using silica fume and natural zeolite	5
Effect of steel–PET fibre reinforcement on the fire resistance of reactive powder concrete	5
Performance of geopolymer paste under different concentrations of sodium hydroxide solution	5
Bond performance of ribbed bars in concrete: effects of loading rate and lateral tension	5
Prediction of the heat of hydration of fly ash concrete by adiabatic temperature rise test and regression analysis	5
Mixing approach for 3D printable concrete: method of optimisation of superplasticiser dosage	5