OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Magazine of Concrete Research is 3. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Pervious concrete: effects of porosity on permeability and strength	94
Investigation of moisture transport in cement-based materials using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance imaging	43
Effect of hybrid basalt fibre length and content on properties of cementitious composites	33
Structural health monitoring of concrete structures using fibre-optic-based sensors: a review	30
Crack resistance properties of carbon nanotube-modified concrete	30
Dilatancy reversal in superplasticised cementitious mortar	28
Influence of initial cracks on the frequency of a 60-year-old reinforced-concrete box beam	27
Fundamental behavior of recycled aggregate concrete – overview II: durability and enhancement	21
Physical and mechanical properties of pervious concrete with multi-admixtures	21
Fundamental behaviour of recycled aggregate concrete – overview I: strength and deformation	21
The cohesive/overlapping crack model for plain and RC beams: scale effects on cracking and crushing failures	19
Experimental and numerical analysis of RC beams strengthened with ECC and stainless steel strips	18
Sulfate-induced changes in rheological properties of fibre-reinforced cemented paste backfill	18
Post-punching mechanisms of slab–column joints under upward and downward punching actions	17
Relationship between water permeability and pore structure of cementitious materials	17
Behaviour of concrete-filled steel tubes with concrete imperfection under axial tension	16
Corrosion prediction models for steel bars in chloride-contaminated concrete: a review	16
Reaction-degree-based multi-scale predictions for the effective properties of ultra-high-performance concrete	16
Influence of fibre type on the shear behaviour of engineered cementitious composite beams	15
Rheology, setting and hydration of calcined clay blended cements in interaction with PCE-based superplasticisers	15
Fracture of fibre-reinforced cementitious composites after exposure to elevated temperatures	15
A literature review on delayed ettringite formation: mechanism, affect factors and suppressing methods	14
Influence of the mix composition on the thixotropy of 3D printable mortars	13
The severity of plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete: a new model	13
Numerical modelling strategy for predicting the response of reinforced concrete walls using Timoshenko theory	13

Fracture property of polypropylene fibre-reinforced lightweight concrete at high temperatures	12
Experimental study of the flexural behaviour of ultra-high-performance concrete beam with wet joint	12
Improved bending behaviour of steel-fibre-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete beams with a concrete jacket	12
Activation of slag: a comparative study of cement, lime, calcium sulfate, GGBS fineness and temperature	11
Simulation of punching and post-punching shear behaviours of RC slab–column connections	11
3D random packing algorithm of ellipsoidal particles based on the Monte Carlo method	11
Seismic behaviour of post-tensioned precast concrete beam–column connections	10
Numerical simulation of the distribution and orientation of steel fibres in SCC	10
An interlocking approach for the rebar-to-concrete contact in bond	10
Influence of fresh concrete pressure on cover porosity investigated by single-sided proton nuclear magnetic resonance	10
Microstructure and transport properties of cement-based material enhanced by graphene oxide	10
High volume of slag and polypropylene fibres in engineered cementitious composites: microstructure and mechanical properties	10
Chloride resistance and binding capacity of cementitious materials containing high volumes of fly ash and slag	10
Chloride diffusion and time to corrosion initiation of reinforced concrete structures	10
Microstructural characteristics and carbonation resistance of coal bottom ash based concrete mixtures	9
Numerical modelling of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of refractory concrete lining	9
Effects of foam content on chloride ingress and steel corrosion in foamed concrete	9
Stirrup effects on the bond properties of corroded reinforced concrete	9
Nano-modified concrete at sub-zero temperatures: experimental and statistical modelling	9
Seismic retrofit of a structure using self-centring precast concrete frames with enlarged beam ends	9
Sensitivity of various fibre features on shear capacities of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete	8
Pull-out behaviour of steel fibres in cracked concrete under wet–dry cycles – deterioration phenomena	8
Chloride ingress into concrete under different conditions of temperature and marine zones	8
Modelling the strength of cashew nutshell ash-cement-based concrete	8
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on tensile failure of high-strength self-compacted concrete	8
Effect of steel fibres on concrete at different temperatures in terms of shear failure	8
Behaviour of confined rubberised concrete members under combined loading conditions	8
Synergetic effect of MEA and SAP on the deformation and mechanical properties of concrete	7
Effects of mixture design parameters on the properties of belitic calcium sulfoaluminate concrete	7
Flexural performance of pretensioned spun concrete piles reinforced with steel strands	7
Shear strength model for prestressed concrete beams with steel fibres failed in shear	7
Thermal conductivity modelling of structural lightweight aggregate concrete	7
Characterisation studies on the particle size effect of calcium carbonate in high-strength concrete	7
Shrinkage reduction of cement-based materials containing polycarboxylate superplasticiser	7
Material and durability study of a 10-year-old crumb rubber concrete bridge deck in Tianjin, China	7
Effect of sand grain size and fibre size on macro–micro interfacial bond behaviour of steel fibres and UHPC mortars	6
Estimation models for creep and shrinkage of concrete made with natural, recycled and secondary aggregates	6
Numerical modelling of punching shear failure of reinforced concrete flat slabs with shear reinforcement	6
Portland limestone cement for reduced shrinkage and enhanced durability of concrete	6
Experimental and numerical investigation of cross-shaped stub CFSTs under axial compression	6
Thermal and mechanical properties of concrete containing porcelain ceramic tile waste as fine and coarse aggregates	6
Hybrid methods to improve microstructure of recycled concrete and brick aggregate for high-grade concrete production	6
Research on axial behaviour of concrete columns retrofitted with pre-stressed steel strips	6
Thermal effects of steel-fibre-reinforced reactive powder concrete at elevated temperatures	6
Experiments and prediction of direct tensile resistance of strain-hardening steel-fibre-reinforced concrete	6
Mechanics of natural curauá textile-reinforced concrete	6
Multi-effect of superplasticisers main and side-chain length on cementitious systems with fly ash	6
Nanoindentation-based micromechanical characterisation of ultra-high-performance concrete exposed to freezing–thawing	5
Effect of temperature on the chloride binding capacity of cementitious materials	5
Deformation behaviour and failure criteria of plastic concretes under compression stresses	5

Fire resistance of restrained circular concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular columns	5
Influence of graded glass fibres on strain hardening and strain softening behaviour of CGGF under uniaxial stress	5
The efficiency of confinement reinforcement in post-tensioning anchorage zones	5
Effects of calcium formate on early-age strength and microstructure of high-volume fly ash cement systems	5
The effect of elevated temperatures on the properties of cold-drawn steel fibres	5
Waste-based mortars containing glass powder, GGBS, lead smelter slag and foundry sand reinforced with graphene oxide	5
Out-of-plane stability of fixed concrete-filled steel tubular arches under uniformly distributed loads	5
Experimental studies on precast post-tensioned concrete connections with composite beams and multi-storey columns	5
Blast-induced dynamic responses of reinforced concrete structures under progressive collapse	5
Equivalent stress block to characterise force–displacement behaviour of circular RC column considering steel bond slip	5
The effects of reduced paste volume in Portland limestone cement concrete	4
The bond property between concrete confined with textile-reinforced concrete and a steel bar	4
Numerical simulation of punching shear in RC slabs subjected to elevated temperatures	4
Seismic behaviour of concrete-to-concrete interfaces subjected to combined shear and bending moment	4
Environmental impacts on expansion of concrete due to alkali–silica reaction	4
The interplay of abrasion, impact and salt scaling damage in fibre-reinforced concrete	4
Aggregate dissolution kinetics	4
Corrosion resistance of concrete strengthened with fibre-reinforced polymer sheets	4
Complete stress–strain curves of reactive powder concrete reinforced with basalt fibres	4
Chloride penetration in concrete under wave impact action	4
Carbonation curing of alkaline industrial waste for binders: comparison of different wastes	4
Dynamic compressive behaviour of coconut fibre-reinforced concrete composite	4
Influence of moisture on the development of delayed ettringite formation	4
Ultimate bearing capacity of UHPC-encased CFST medium-long columns under axial compression	4
Bacteria-based self-healing of cement mortars loaded at different levels and exposed to high temperature	4
Optimisation of aggregate gradation of ultra-high-performance concrete based on the modified compressible packing model	4
Effect of steel fibres extracted from recycled tyres on plastic shrinkage cracking in self-compacting concrete	4
Developed heat-insulating dry mortar mixes for the finishing of aerated concrete walls	4
Effect of moisture content on tunnel fire resistance of self-compacting concrete coated with aerogel mortar	4
L-shaped concrete-filled steel hollow-section columns under diagonal cyclic loading	4
Improvement of mechanical strength of mortars by different morphological zinc oxide nanoparticles	4
A novel numerical algorithm for 2D and 3D modelling of recycled aggregate with different geometries	3
Bond degradation of rebar and concrete confined with corroded stirrups: effects of concrete grade and casting position	3
A generalised model for direct prediction of stresses in concrete at high temperatures	3
Characterisation of autogenous healing in cracked mortars under marine water exposure	3
Effect of hydration assemblage on the autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortars	3
Influence of shear span ratio on the seismic performance of L-shaped RC walls	3
Bending behaviour of reinforced concrete/engineered cementitious composite beams	3
Impact of sodium silicate solution chemistry on product formation and jelly hardening of alkali-activated GGBS mortars	3
Shear strength of fibre-reinforced reactive powder concrete I-shaped beam without stirrups	3
Capacitance-based compression self-sensing effectiveness of cement paste with curing time	3
Concrete with rejected recyclable plastic waste at high temperatures	3
Shear transfer in fly ash concrete with electric arc furnace aggregates	3
Using non-destructive testing tools to assess the pore structure of slag-blended cement paste under steam curing	3
A modified applied element model for the simulation of plain concrete behaviour	3
Tension stiffening model for lightly confined reinforced concrete elements	3
A numerical model for permeability of cement mortar considering the interfacial transition zone	3
Effect of zinc oxide on the hydration, microstructure and compressive strength of ternary mixtures	3
Production of evaporation suppression floating covers using ultra-lightweight alkali-activated slag concrete	3
Hydration kinetics of sulfoaluminate cement with different water/cement ratios as grouting material used for coal mines	3
Effects of parameters on vertical porosity distribution in pervious concrete	3
Influence of different calcined clays on the water transport performance of concretes	3
Transient creep strain of fly ash concrete at elevated temperatures	3
Effects of coupled heat and moisture and load damage on chloride transport in concrete	3
Experimental and numerical study of circular columns reinforced with steel and glass FRP bars	3
Effects of desalinated sea sand on the alkali–silica reaction of seawater and sea sand concrete	3
Experimental study of a novel open-web sandwich slab and modified design procedure	3
Experimental study on the seismic behaviour of reinforced concrete frames with different infill masonry	3
Relationship between compressive strength and pore structure of tailings ball concrete	3
Improvement of early age properties of Portland cement by ternary hardening-accelerating admixture	3
Failure probability analysis of corroded RC structures considering the effect of spatial variability	3