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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Assessing the uniaxial compressive strength and tangent Young’s modulus of basalt rock using the Leeb rebound hardness test	24
Radioactivity of building materials in Mahallat, Iran – an area exposed to a high level of natural background radiation – attenuation of external radiation doses	20
Lightweight recycled gypsum with residues of expanded polystyrene and cellulose fiber to improve thermal properties of gypsum	18
Self-healing concrete-What Is it Good For?	16
NORM waste, cements, and concretes. A review	13
Eco-efficient alkaline activated binders for manufacturing blocks and pedestrian pavers with low carbon footprint: Mechanical properties and LCA assessment	9
Application of novel synthesized nanocomposites containing κ-carrageenan/PVA/eggshell in cement mortars	7
Impact of fibre incorporation and compaction method on properties of pervious concrete	6
Effect of enhancement treatments applied to recycled concrete aggregates on concrete durability: A review	6
Effect of different high surface area silicas on the rheology of cement paste	5
Alkali-silica reaction in volcanic rocks: a worldwide comparative approach	5
Sintering of sepiolite-rich by-products for the manufacture of lightweight aggregates: technological properties, thermal behavior and mineralogical changes	5
Performance of hemp-FRCM-strengthened beam subjected to cyclic loads	5
Influence of tire rubber waste on the fire behavior of gypsum coatings of construction and structural elements	5
Evaluation of laboratory test methods for assessing the alkali-reactivity potential of aggregates by field site tests	5
Printability of materials for extrusion 3D printing technologies: a review of material requirements and testin	5
Influence of fly ash, glass fibers and wastewater on production of recycled aggregate concrete	5
Uniaxial tensile behavior and mechanism characterization of multi-scale fiber-reinforced cementitious materials	4
Experimental study of a noise reducing barrier made of fly ash	4
The effect of coarse to fine aggregate ratio on drying shrinkage of roller compacted concrete pavement in different curing conditions	4
Suitable yeast extract concentration for the production of self-healing mortar with expanded clay as bacterial carrier	4
Prediction of flexural fatigue life and failure probability of normal weight concrete	4
Durability of UHPFRC functionalised with nanoadditives due to synergies in the action of sulphate and chloride in cracked and uncracked states	4
Influence of the addition of carbon fibers on the properties of hydraulic lime mortars: comparison with glass and basalt fibers	4
Performance of rubber mortars containing silica coated rubber	4

Simplified modeling of rubberized concrete properties using multivariable regression analysis	4
Characterisation and diagnosis of heritage concrete: case studies at the Eduardo Torroja Institute, Madrid, Spain	3
Evaluation of nanoparticulate consolidants applied to Novelda Stone (Spain)	3
Assessment of highway pavement concrete suffering from alkali-silica reaction: case study	3
Evaluation of the long-term compressive strength development of the sewage sludge ash/metakaolin-based geopolymer	3
Effects of the mineralogical composition and particle size distribution of ladle furnace slag as a cement/fine aggregate replacement in concrete	3
Study of the alkali-silica reaction rate of Spanish aggregates. Proposal of a classification based in accelerated mortar bars tests and petrographic parameters	3
A study on industrial-scale waste utilization in construction material production: the use of fly ash in GRP composite pipe	3
Confinement of FRP concrete columns: Review of design guidelines and comparison with experimental results	3
RILEM TC 258-AAA Round Robin Test: Alkali release from aggregates and petrographic analysis. Critical review of the test method AAR-8	3
Effects of temperature on expansion of concrete due to the alkali-silica reaction: A simplified numerical approach	3
Magnetic variation in construction steels under tensile stress. Empirical research with Helmholtz coils	3
Mix design and physical and mechanical properties of pervious concretes	3
β-CaSiO3 and colloidal n-SiO2 based blended cement composites- their properties, regression analysis and micro-characterization studies	2
Characteristic properties of fly ash-based self-compacting geopolymer mortars with synthetic wollastonite microfiber produced from silica and calcite	2
ASR related service life estimation for concrete pavements	2
Mechanical and acoustical evaluation of bio-based composites made of cork granulates for acoustic ceiling tiles	2
Understanding the influence of filler type and asphalt binder content on the moisture and fatigue resistance of asphalt mortars	2
Recycling of eps foam and demolition wastes in the preparation of ecofriendly render mortars with thermal-acoustic insulation properties	2
Exploring the impact of graphene oxide on mechanical and durability properties of mortars incorporating demolition waste: micro and nano-pore structure effects	2
Microscopic observations of sites and forms of ettringite in the microstructure of deteriorated concrete	2
The application of coal mining waste to the production of construction ceramics: radiological and mechanical aspects	2
The fatty acids based organofunctional silane protective coatings for concrete	2
Assessment of effects of ASR-induced cracking on direct shear strength of recycled concrete	2
Empirical relationships between compressive and flexural strength of concrete containing recycled asphalt material for pavement applications using different specimen configurations	2
Shear strength and microstructural investigation on high-volume fly ash self-compacting concrete containing recycled concrete aggregates and coal bottom ash	2
Substitution of aggregates by waste foundry sand: effects on physical properties of mortars	2
Investigation on effect of colloidal nano-silica on the strength and durability characteristics of red mud blended Portland cement paste through tortuosity	2
Soil biostabilisation and interaction with compaction processes for earthen engineering structures production	2
Replacement of hydrated lime by lime mud-residue from the cellulose industry in multiple-use mortars production	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
Utilisation of phosphogypsum along with other additives in geo- engineering- A review	2
On-site corrosion monitoring experience in concrete structures: potential improvements on the current-controlled polarization resistance method	2
Development of magnetic flux leakage device as a non-destructive method for structural reinforcement detection	2
Investigations on alkali-silica reaction products using Raman spectroscopy	2
The effect of recycled concrete powder (RCP) from precast concrete plant on fresh and mechanical properties of cementitious pastes	2
Prediction of the mechanical behavior of mortars incorporating phase change materials using data mining techniques	1
Influence of composite admixtures on the freezing resistance and pore structure characteristics of cemented sand and gravel	1
A mini guideline study for fly ash-based alkali activated foam masonry units	1
Life cycle analysis and economic evaluation of cement and concrete mixes with rice husk ash: application to the Colombian context	1
Eco-efficient thermoacoustic panels made of totora and gypsum for sustainable rural housing ceilings	1
New insights into the production of sustainable synthetic aggregates and their microstructural evaluation	1
Experimental analysis and design strength models adopted by international guides for FRP-confined concrete columns subjected to axial compression	1
Study on improving interface bonding performance of magnesium potassium phosphate cement mortar	1
Free-free resonance method for the mechanical characterization of carbonate rocks used as building stones	1
Polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete improved by using silica fume and acrylic emulsion polymer	1
Performance of rice husk ash under different two periods combustion conditions and effect of particle size on the strength of mortar	1
Development of Magnesium/Calcium Oxalate Cements	1
Optimising processing conditions for the functionalisation of photocatalytic glazes by ZnO nanoparticle deposition	1

Species effect on decay resistance of wood exposed to exterior conditions above the ground in Spain	1
Structural aspects of concrete incorporating recycled coarse aggregates from construction and demolished waste	1
New methods for assessing brick resistance to freeze-thaw cycles	1
Long-term efficiency of silica fume and fly ash to suppress ASR in field structures	1
The use of recycled aggregates in the construction sector: a scientific bibliometric analysis	1
Experimentation and numerical analysis of the influence of geogrids with emulsion insertion on the behavior of bituminous pavements - Case of Ouargla aerodrome	1
Investigation of reinforced concrete members with bond deterioration under tensile load	1
Experimental evaluation of the effect of different design conditions on the risk of decay in solid wood exposed to outdoor climate	1
Analysis of the influence of partial replacement of mineral aggregate by basaltic rock dust on the production of industrialized adhesive mortar	1
The effect of water absorption distribution of recycled coarse aggregate on the compressive strength distribution of high-performance concrete	1