OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materiales de Construccion is 1. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Thermal properties of cement mortar with different mix proportions	35
Radioactivity of building materials in Mahallat, Iran – an area exposed to a high level of natural background radiation – attenuation of external radiation doses	20
Assessing the uniaxial compressive strength and tangent Young’s modulus of basalt rock using the Leeb rebound hardness test	20
Characteristics and properties of Bitlis ignimbrites and their environmental implications	13
Self-healing concrete-What Is it Good For?	13
Lightweight recycled gypsum with residues of expanded polystyrene and cellulose fiber to improve thermal properties of gypsum	13
Conductive concrete made from recycled carbon fibres for self-heating and de-icing applications in urban furniture	11
NORM waste, cements, and concretes. A review	10
Eco-efficient alkaline activated binders for manufacturing blocks and pedestrian pavers with low carbon footprint: Mechanical properties and LCA assessment	8
Application of novel synthesized nanocomposites containing κ-carrageenan/PVA/eggshell in cement mortars	7
Alkali activation of recycled ceramic aggregates from construction and demolition wastes	6
Use of industrial wastes for the synthesis of belite clinker	5
Influence of tire rubber waste on the fire behavior of gypsum coatings of construction and structural elements	5
Effect of enhancement treatments applied to recycled concrete aggregates on concrete durability: A review	5
Impact of fibre incorporation and compaction method on properties of pervious concrete	5
Suitable yeast extract concentration for the production of self-healing mortar with expanded clay as bacterial carrier	4
Durability of UHPFRC functionalised with nanoadditives due to synergies in the action of sulphate and chloride in cracked and uncracked states	4
The effect of coarse to fine aggregate ratio on drying shrinkage of roller compacted concrete pavement in different curing conditions	4
Performance of rubber mortars containing silica coated rubber	4
Effect of different high surface area silicas on the rheology of cement paste	4
Behaviour of a high-performance self-compacting concrete (HPSCC) with ternary mixtures of nano- and microsilica in the presence of chlorides	4
Experimental study of a noise reducing barrier made of fly ash	4
Printability of materials for extrusion 3D printing technologies: a review of material requirements and testin	4
Sintering of sepiolite-rich by-products for the manufacture of lightweight aggregates: technological properties, thermal behavior and mineralogical changes	3
Microstructural analysis of concretes manufactured with recycled coarse aggregates pre-soaked using different methods	3

Mix design and physical and mechanical properties of pervious concretes	3
A study on industrial-scale waste utilization in construction material production: the use of fly ash in GRP composite pipe	3
Performance of hemp-FRCM-strengthened beam subjected to cyclic loads	3
Exploring the potential of cuttlebone waste to produce building lime	3
Evaluation of the long-term compressive strength development of the sewage sludge ash/metakaolin-based geopolymer	3
Influence of fly ash, glass fibers and wastewater on production of recycled aggregate concrete	3
Evaluation of laboratory test methods for assessing the alkali-reactivity potential of aggregates by field site tests	3
Assessment of highway pavement concrete suffering from alkali-silica reaction: case study	3
Confinement of FRP concrete columns: Review of design guidelines and comparison with experimental results	3
Uniaxial tensile behavior and mechanism characterization of multi-scale fiber-reinforced cementitious materials	3
Understanding the influence of filler type and asphalt binder content on the moisture and fatigue resistance of asphalt mortars	2
Evaluation of nanoparticulate consolidants applied to Novelda Stone (Spain)	2
Study of the alkali-silica reaction rate of Spanish aggregates. Proposal of a classification based in accelerated mortar bars tests and petrographic parameters	2
Prediction of flexural fatigue life and failure probability of normal weight concrete	2
A study on the effects of the fractal characteristics of aggregates on the mechanical behavior of cemented sand and gravel	2
Influence of citric acid on the fire behavior of gypsum coatings of construction and structural elements	2
Empirical relationships between compressive and flexural strength of concrete containing recycled asphalt material for pavement applications using different specimen configurations	2
Development of magnetic flux leakage device as a non-destructive method for structural reinforcement detection	2
Preliminary study on the upcycle of non-structural construction and demolition waste for waste cleaning	2
Estimation of unconfined compressive strength of cement-stabilized jabre as material upgrade on highway construction	2
Alkali-silica reaction in volcanic rocks: a worldwide comparative approach	2
Mechanical and acoustical evaluation of bio-based composites made of cork granulates for acoustic ceiling tiles	2
Utilisation of phosphogypsum along with other additives in geo- engineering- A review	2
Influence of the addition of carbon fibers on the properties of hydraulic lime mortars: comparison with glass and basalt fibers	2
Investigation on effect of colloidal nano-silica on the strength and durability characteristics of red mud blended Portland cement paste through tortuosity	2
Magnetic variation in construction steels under tensile stress. Empirical research with Helmholtz coils	2
ASR related service life estimation for concrete pavements	2
Free-free resonance method for the mechanical characterization of carbonate rocks used as building stones	1
Assessment of effects of ASR-induced cracking on direct shear strength of recycled concrete	1
Characteristic properties of fly ash-based self-compacting geopolymer mortars with synthetic wollastonite microfiber produced from silica and calcite	1
Experimental evaluation of the effect of different design conditions on the risk of decay in solid wood exposed to outdoor climate	1
On-site corrosion monitoring experience in concrete structures: potential improvements on the current-controlled polarization resistance method	1
Characterisation and diagnosis of heritage concrete: case studies at the Eduardo Torroja Institute, Madrid, Spain	1
Experimental analysis and design strength models adopted by international guides for FRP-confined concrete columns subjected to axial compression	1
Species effect on decay resistance of wood exposed to exterior conditions above the ground in Spain	1
Study on improving interface bonding performance of magnesium potassium phosphate cement mortar	1
The use of recycled aggregates in the construction sector: a scientific bibliometric analysis	1
The effect of recycled concrete powder (RCP) from precast concrete plant on fresh and mechanical properties of cementitious pastes	1
Polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete improved by using silica fume and acrylic emulsion polymer	1
The fatty acids based organofunctional silane protective coatings for concrete	1
Interpretation of petrographic anisotropy in ornamental granites based on P wave velocity measurements	1
Simplified modeling of rubberized concrete properties using multivariable regression analysis	1
RILEM TC 258-AAA Round Robin Test: Alkali release from aggregates and petrographic analysis. Critical review of the test method AAR-8	1
Exploring the impact of graphene oxide on mechanical and durability properties of mortars incorporating demolition waste: micro and nano-pore structure effects	1
Substitution of aggregates by waste foundry sand: effects on physical properties of mortars	1
Analysis of the influence of partial replacement of mineral aggregate by basaltic rock dust on the production of industrialized adhesive mortar	1
Investigations on alkali-silica reaction products using Raman spectroscopy	1
Influence of composite admixtures on the freezing resistance and pore structure characteristics of cemented sand and gravel	1
The application of coal mining waste to the production of construction ceramics: radiological and mechanical aspects	1
β-CaSiO3 and colloidal n-SiO2 based blended cement composites- their properties, regression analysis and micro-characterization studies	1

Performance of rice husk ash under different two periods combustion conditions and effect of particle size on the strength of mortar	1
Investigation of reinforced concrete members with bond deterioration under tensile load	1
New insights into the production of sustainable synthetic aggregates and their microstructural evaluation	1
Effects of the mineralogical composition and particle size distribution of ladle furnace slag as a cement/fine aggregate replacement in concrete	1
Recycling of eps foam and demolition wastes in the preparation of ecofriendly render mortars with thermal-acoustic insulation properties	1
Effects of temperature on expansion of concrete due to the alkali-silica reaction: A simplified numerical approach	1
Soil biostabilisation and interaction with compaction processes for earthen engineering structures production	1
New methods for assessing brick resistance to freeze-thaw cycles	1
A mini guideline study for fly ash-based alkali activated foam masonry units	1