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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
New method for determining the mode I fracture toughness of shotcrete: edge-notched partial disc test	41
Analysis of whole loading process of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid rebars allowing for confinement effect	38
Modelling of concrete swelling effects in dams, considering the influence of temperature, humidity, stress field, viscoelasticity and cracking	38
Shear thickening of cementitious suspensions: effect of high-volume fraction and hydration	36
Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete containing brick particles	25
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on tensile failure of high-strength self-compacted concrete	24
Synergistic effects of bauxite refinery residue with fly ash and slag on strength development and hydration in mortar	23
Durability properties of lightweight concrete with ceramic mould casting waste	21
Macro and micromechanical properties of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced rubber-based flexible energy-consuming concrete	19
Analysis of cement paste and aggregate content of concrete using micro X-ray fluorescence	17
Waste-based mortars containing glass powder, GGBS, lead smelter slag and foundry sand reinforced with graphene oxide	17
Pre-treated municipal solid waste bottom ash as alkali-activated mortar precursor	15
Acoustic emission and digital image correlation evidence of size effects on the compression failure of concrete	15
Effect of attachment of barnacles and oysters on concrete properties	14
Valorisation of waste foundry sand as a fine aggregate in one-part alkali-activated concrete	14
Estimation of creep and damage accumulation in thin-walled concrete structures	13
Theoretical analysis of bond characteristics between steel bars and ultra-high-performance concrete	13
The role of temperature in thaumasite formation under the immersion of magnesium sulfate solution	13
Mechanical properties of mortars with waste plastic as replacement of natural aggregate	12
Effect of hydration assemblage on the autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortars	12
A multiscale peridynamic model for simulating the corrosion-induced cracking of concrete cover	11
Basics and new opportunities for chemical re-alkalisation of carbonated concrete, including alkali-activated binders	11
Effects of multi-scale hybrid fibre reinforcement on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete	11
Effect of hydrogel microcapsule on shrinkage and mechanical properties of cement mortars	11
Effects of desalinated sea sand on the alkali–silica reaction of seawater and sea sand concrete	11

Static and impact performance of concrete incorporating steel fibres, nano ferric oxide and fine tyre rubber in hybrid forms	11
Alkali activation of calcined clays: a comprehensive review for sustainable cementitious systems	10
Modelling of alkali–silica reaction based on time-resolved micro-computed tomography imaging	10
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
Rapid and highly effective self-repair of concrete cracks based on magnetic microbes	9
Research on the reaction kinetics of alkali-activated materials	9
Chloride transport in alkali-activated materials influenced by different reaction products: a review	9
Advances and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites: a comprehensive review	9
New insights into interactions of mixed surfactant system for air entrainment in different media: from solution, suspension, paste to 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
Low carbon dioxide 3D printable concrete: balancing rheology, strength and environmental impact using bentonite and ground granulated blast-furnace slag	9
Optimising internal curing parameters for autonomous curing of normal-strength concrete	8
Experimental and computational investigation of shear strength of concrete beams reinforced with aluminium plates	8
Partial load factor for self-weight of slabs in multiple-floor buildings	8
Analysis of reaction degree and factors of alkali-activated fly ash/slag	8
Effect of expansive agent on the mechanical properties of carbon-fibre-reinforced cement-based composites	8
Engineering and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete containing coarse recycled concrete aggregate	8
Compression and bending of alkali-activated slag cementitious materials at high temperature	8
Characteristics of alkali-activated composites containing blast-furnace slag aggregate and ferronickel slag powder	8
Noniterative formulae for torsional precracking responses and torsional strengths in prestressed concrete members	8
Diagnosis and prognosis of internal swelling reactions in Cahora Bassa dam, Mozambique – a case study	8
Study on the quantitative relationship between diffusivity and pore structure parameters of cement pastes	8
Tensile characteristics of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete with and without longitudinal steel rebars	8
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
Performance testing of roof beam–column connections for precast N-system	7
Experimental and statistical optimisation of pervious concrete modified with fly ash and silica fume	7
Prediction of free chloride concentration in fly ash concrete by machine learning methods	7
Effect of foam volume on penetration parameters of foamed concrete	7
Drying shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating fine porous aggregate	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
Performance of steel-fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete subjected to high temperature	7
Interface bonding performance between engineered cementitious composites (ECC)/hybrid fibre ECCs and masonry after high-temperature exposure	7
Thermal and mechanical properties of concrete containing porcelain ceramic tile waste as fine and coarse aggregates	7
High volume of slag and polypropylene fibres in engineered cementitious composites: microstructure and mechanical properties	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
Estimation of in situ masonry mortar compressive strength using hammer pendulum test method	7
Recycled concrete beams subjected to combined reinforcement corrosion and static pre-loading	6
Effects of coupled heat and moisture and load damage on chloride transport in concrete	6
Modelling chloride diffusion in concrete with carbonated surface layer	6
A modified applied element model for the simulation of plain concrete behaviour	6
Characterising wood-derived biomass fly ash and options for its use in concrete	6
Microstructural and phase analysis of cement composites with anti-freeze admixtures: a comprehensive literature review	6
Tortuosity quantification of fly ash concrete considering interfacial transition zone	6
Evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental impact of using limestone powder in high-performance concrete	6

Prediction of the heat of hydration of fly ash concrete by adiabatic temperature rise test and regression analysis	6
Flexural behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with hybrid natural–synthetic fibre reinforcement	6
Suitability of electrochemical test methods for evaluating corrosion of steel in alkali-activated slag concrete	6
Experimental study on compressive strength of in situ concrete tested with arc pressure method	6
Early strength development of mortar with addition of calcium formate and electric field curing in cold climates	6
Multi-effect of superplasticisers main and side-chain length on cementitious systems with fly ash	6
Probabilistic prediction model for critical chloride concentration of reinforcement corrosion based on improved Gaussian process regression	6
Water permeability and chloride-ion penetration resistance of eco-friendly concrete from ground palm oil fuel ash	6
Experimental investigation of the seismic behaviour of eccentric RC beams with different reinforcement configurations	6
Characterisation and standardisation of different-origin end-of-life building materials for assessment of circularity	6
Macroporosity-based prediction models for mechanical properties of foamed concrete	6
Bond performance of ribbed bars in concrete: effects of loading rate and lateral tension	6
Comparative analysis of chloride and acid resistance in one-part geopolymer and low carbon concrete	5
Performance of geopolymer paste under different concentrations of sodium hydroxide solution	5
Silica-fume-free UHPC with basalt, dolomite and limestone: fresh and hardened properties and embodied carbon characteristics	5
Investigation of erosive wear effect on concrete water structures: the case of Porsuk Dam, Turkey	5
Effect of steel–PET fibre reinforcement on the fire resistance of reactive powder concrete	5
Ultimate loads for reinforced concrete square pile caps	5
Aggregate dissolution kinetics	5
Sustainable engineered cementitious composites with waste brick and marble: mechanical and microstructural performance	5
Condition assessment of a decommissioned pier cap affected by alkali–silica reaction after 57 years of service	5
Predicting optimal dispersant (superplasticiser) content for cement–limestone pastes from rheological tests	5
Damage constitutive model of polypropylene-fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete	5
Structural assessment of beam–slab reinforced concrete sub-structures under column loss scenario	5
Mixing approach for 3D printable concrete: method of optimisation of superplasticiser dosage	5
Effects of mix proportion and curing condition on mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fibre ECC	5
Abrasion resistance of milling steel fibre-reinforced ultrahigh-performance concrete	5
Modelling for determining the thermal conductivity of porous solid materials	5