OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering is 6. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Machine Learning for Crack Detection: Review and Model Performance Comparison	168
Crack Detection and Segmentation Using Deep Learning with 3D Reality Mesh Model for Quantitative Assessment and Integrated Visualization	104
Development of an Image Data Set of Construction Machines for Deep Learning Object Detection	63
Feasible Prestress Modes for Cable-Strut Structures with Multiple Self-Stress States Using Particle Swarm Optimization	62
Vision-Based Construction Worker Activity Analysis Informed by Body Posture	57
Vision-Based Framework for Automatic Progress Monitoring of Precast Walls by Using Surveillance Videos during the Construction Phase	54
BIM-Based Tunnel Information Modeling Framework for Visualization, Management, and Simulation of Drill-and-Blast Tunneling Projects	50
Detecting Leaks in Water Distribution Pipes Using a Deep Autoencoder and Hydroacoustic Spectrograms	50
Deep Learning–Based Enhancement of Motion Blurred UAV Concrete Crack Images	47
Integrating Building Information Model and Augmented Reality for Drone-Based Building Inspection	47
Self-Supervised Structure Learning for Crack Detection Based on Cycle-Consistent Generative Adversarial Networks	47
Interactive and Immersive Process-Level Digital Twin for Collaborative Human–Robot Construction Work	46
Vision-Based Method Integrating Deep Learning Detection for Tracking Multiple Construction Machines	45
Clustering Information Types for Semantic Enrichment of Building Information Models to Support Automated Code Compliance Checking	40
Bridge Inspection with Aerial Robots: Automating the Entire Pipeline of Visual Data Capture, 3D Mapping, Defect Detection, Analysis, and Reporting	39
3D Reconstruction and Measurement of Surface Defects in Prefabricated Elements Using Point Clouds	39
Solving Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem via Genetic Algorithm	38
Automated Defect Quantification in Concrete Bridges Using Robotics and Deep Learning	37
Mining Social Media Data for Rapid Damage Assessment during Hurricane Matthew: Feasibility Study	36
Proximity Prediction of Mobile Objects to Prevent Contact-Driven Accidents in Co-Robotic Construction	35
Real-Time Volume-to-Plane Comparison for Mixed Reality–Based Progress Monitoring	32
Advanced Sound Classifiers and Performance Analyses for Accurate Audio-Based Construction Project Monitoring	31
IFC-Based BIM-to-BEM Model Transformation	30
BIM for Improved Project Communication Networks: Empirical Evidence from Email Logs	29
Recognition of High-Risk Scenarios in Building Construction Based on Image Semantics	29

Synthesizing Pose Sequences from 3D Assets for Vision-Based Activity Analysis	29
Multiclass Damage Identification in a Full-Scale Bridge Using Optimally Tuned One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network	27
Monocular Vision–Based Framework for Biomechanical Analysis or Ergonomic Posture Assessment in Modular Construction	27
Performance Studies of 10 Metaheuristic Techniques in Determination of Damages for Large-Scale Spatial Trusses from Changes in Vibration Responses	26
Detection and Semantic Segmentation of Disaster Damage in UAV Footage	25
UAS Point Cloud Accuracy Assessment Using Structure from Motion–Based Photogrammetry and PPK Georeferencing Technique for Building Surveying Applications	24
Physiological Data Models to Understand the Effectiveness of Drone Operation Training in Immersive Virtual Reality	24
Impact of VR-Based Training on Human–Robot Interaction for Remote Operating Construction Robots	23
Wearable Biosensor and Collective Sensing–Based Approach for Detecting Older Adults’ Environmental Barriers	23
Robust Image-Based Surface Crack Detection Using Range Data	23
Video-Based Motion Trajectory Forecasting Method for Proactive Construction Safety Monitoring Systems	22
COCO-Bridge: Structural Detail Data Set for Bridge Inspections	22
Impact of Mobile Augmented Reality System on Cognitive Behavior and Performance during Rebar Inspection Tasks	22
Data-Driven Reverse Engineering Algorithm Development Method for Developing Interoperable Quantity Takeoff Algorithms Using IFC-Based BIM	21
Semantic N-Gram Feature Analysis and Machine Learning–Based Classification of Drivers’ Hazardous Actions at Signal-Controlled Intersections	20
Computer Vision–Based Estimation of Flood Depth in Flooded-Vehicle Images	20
Social Media Mining for Understanding Traffic Safety Culture in Washington State Using Twitter Data	20
Determining Ground Elevations Covered by Vegetation on Construction Sites Using Drone-Based Orthoimage and Convolutional Neural Network	20
Deep Floor Plan Analysis for Complicated Drawings Based on Style Transfer	19
Automatic Pavement Type Recognition for Image-Based Pavement Condition Survey Using Convolutional Neural Network	19
CorDet: Corner-Aware 3D Object Detection Networks for Automated Scan-to-BIM	19
Robust Hybrid Approach of Vision-Based Tracking and Radio-Based Identification and Localization for 3D Tracking of Multiple Construction Workers	19
Training and Testing of Smartphone-Based Pavement Condition Estimation Models Using 3D Pavement Data	17
Developing Efficient Mechanisms for BIM-to-AR/VR Data Transfer	17
Anomaly Identification of Structural Health Monitoring Data Using Dynamic Independent Component Analysis	16
Methodology and Validation of UAV-Based Video Analysis Approach for Tracking Earthquake-Induced Building Displacements	16
Computer Vision–Based Disruption Management for Prefabricated Building Construction Schedule	16
Machine Learning-Based Risk Analysis for Construction Worker Safety from Ubiquitous Site Photos and Videos	16
NLP-Based Query-Answering System for Information Extraction from Building Information Models	16
Extracting BIM Information for Lattice Toolpath Planning in Digital Concrete Printing with Developed Dynamo Script: A Case Study	16
Distress Recognition in Unpaved Roads Using Unmanned Aerial Systems and Deep Learning Segmentation	15
Prediction-Based Path Planning for Safe and Efficient Human–Robot Collaboration in Construction via Deep Reinforcement Learning	15
Reliability Analysis of Operational Metro Tunnel Based on a Dynamic Bayesian Copula Model	15
Surrogate Modeling with Sequential Updating: Applications to Bridge Deck–Wave and Bridge Deck–Wind Interactions	15
Motion Planning of Mobile Robots for Autonomous Navigation on Uneven Ground Surfaces	15
Vision-Based Productivity Analysis of Cable Crane Transportation Using Augmented Reality–Based Synthetic Image	14
Building Codes Part-of-Speech Tagging Performance Improvement by Error-Driven Transformational Rules	14
Semantic Deep Learning Integrated with RGB Feature-Based Rule Optimization for Facility Surface Corrosion Detection and Evaluation	14
Exploring the Influence of Emergency Broadcasts on Human Evacuation Behavior during Building Emergencies Using Virtual Reality Technology	14
Model-Class Selection Using Clustering and Classification for Structural Identification and Prediction	14
Automatic Framework for Detecting Obstacles Restricting 3D Highway Sight Distance Using Mobile Laser Scanning Data	14
Utilizing Building Information Modeling and Visual Programming for Segment Design and Composition	14
Semiautomatic Structural BIM-Model Generation Methodology Using CAD Construction Drawings	13
Environmental Distress and Physiological Signals: Examination of the Saliency Detection Method	13
Characterization of Vulnerability of Road Networks to Random and Nonrandom Disruptions Using Network Percolation Approach	13
Automated Object Manipulation Using Vision-Based Mobile Robotic System for Construction Applications	13
Simulation of Crowd Evacuation under Toxic Gas Incident Considering Emotion Contagion and Information Transmission	12
Formalization of Occupant Feedback and Integration with BIM in Office Buildings	12
3D Photogrammetry Point Cloud Segmentation Using a Model Ensembling Framework	12
Semantic Rule-Based Construction Procedural Information Extraction to Guide Jobsite Sensing and Monitoring	12

Fusing Data Extracted from Bridge Inspection Reports for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction: A Hybrid Data Fusion Method	11
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	11
Noise Reference Signal–Based Denoising Method for EDA Collected by Multimodal Biosensor Wearable in the Field	11
Critical Review and Road Map of Automated Methods for Earthmoving Equipment Productivity Monitoring	11
Vision-Based Inspection Approach Using a Projector-Camera System for Off-Site Quality Control in Modular Construction: Experimental Investigation on Operational Conditions	11
Deep Learning–Based Retrofitting and Seismic Risk Assessment of Road Networks	11
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	11
EvacuSafe: Building Evacuation Strategy Selection Using Route Risk Index	10
Improved Permeability Prediction of Porous Media by Feature Selection and Machine Learning Methods Comparison	10
Semantic Neural Network Ensemble for Automated Dependency Relation Extraction from Bridge Inspection Reports	10
Automatic Identification of Idling Reasons in Excavation Operations Based on Excavator–Truck Relationships	10
Fusing Heterogeneous Information for Underground Utility Map Generation Based on Dempster-Shafer Theory	10
Automated Damage Localization and Quantification in Concrete Bridges Using Point Cloud-Based Surface-Fitting Strategy	10
Dynamic, Data-Driven Decision-Support Approach for Construction Equipment Acquisition and Disposal	10
A Decision-Making Framework for Load Rating Planning of Aging Bridges Using Deep Reinforcement Learning	9
Improved Bat Algorithm Based on Doppler Effect for Optimal Design of Special Truss Structures	9
Pavement Cracking Detection and Classification Based on 3D Image Using Multiscale Clustering Model	9
Machine Learning of Concrete Temperature Development for Quality Control of Field Curing	9
Development of VR/AR Applications for Experimental Tests of Beams, Columns, and Frames	9
Synthetic Image Dataset Development for Vision-Based Construction Equipment Detection	9
Constructing Invariant Signatures for AEC Objects to Support BIM-Based Analysis Automation through Object Classification	9
Deep Learning in Construction: Review of Applications and Potential Avenues	8
A Parameter-Driven Method for Modeling Bridge Defects through IFC	8
Clustering-Based Approach for Building Code Computability Analysis	8
Implementation and Evaluation of Generative Layout Options Using the Graph Theoretical Approach for a Hospital Layout Problem	8
BIM-Enabled Infrastructure Asset Management Using Information Containers and Semantic Web	8
Statistical Validation of Crowdsourced Pavement Ride Quality Measurements from Smartphones	8
Robot-Assisted Immersive Kinematic Experience Transfer for Welding Training	8
Investigation of Critical Factors for Future-Proofed Transportation Infrastructure Planning Using Topic Modeling and Association Rule Mining	8
Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks with Adversarial Attack and Defense for Generative Data Augmentation	8
Adaptive Three-Dimensional Aggregate Shape Fitting and Mesh Optimization for Finite-Element Modeling	7
Reidentification-Based Automated Matching for 3D Localization of Workers in Construction Sites	7
Automating Common Data Integration for Improved Data-Driven Decision-Support System in Industrial Construction	7
Retracted: Object-Oriented Damage Information Modeling Concepts and Implementation for Bridge Inspection	7
Evolutionary Polynomial Regression Algorithm Enhanced with a Robust Formulation: Application to Shear Strength Prediction of RC Beams without Stirrups	7
Hierarchical Representation and Deep Learning–Based Method for Automatically Transforming Textual Building Codes into Semantic Computable Requirements	7
Automatic Detection of Geometric Errors in Space Boundaries of IFC-BIM Models Using Monte Carlo Ray Tracing Approach	7
Framework for UAS-Integrated Airport Runway Design Code Compliance Using Incremental Mosaic Imagery	7
Classification of Soft-Story Buildings Using Deep Learning with Density Features Extracted from 3D Point Clouds	7
Semiautomated Generation of Logic Rules for Tabular Information in Building Codes to Support Automated Code Compliance Checking	7
Numerical-Based Approach for Updating Simulation Input in Real Time	7
Instance Segmentation of Industrial Point Cloud Data	7
An Infrastructure-Less Emergency Communication System: A Blockchain-Based Framework	7
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	6
AdaLN: A Vision Transformer for Multidomain Learning and Predisaster Building Information Extraction from Images	6
Pavement Distress Recognition via Wavelet-Based Clustering of Smartphone Accelerometer Data	6
Seeing through Disaster Rubble in 3D with Ground-Penetrating Radar and Interactive Augmented Reality for Urban Search and Rescue	6
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	6
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	6
Model Validation Using Invariant Signatures and Logic-Based Inference for Automated Building Code Compliance Checking	6
Generation of Entity-Based Integrated Model View Definition Modules for the Development of New BIM Data Exchange Standards	6
Robotic Cross-Platform Sensor Fusion and Augmented Visualization for Large Indoor Space Reality Capture	6
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	6
Hybrid Differential Evolution and Krill Herd Algorithm for the Optimal Design of Water Distribution Networks	6
Framework for Developing IFC-Based 3D Documentation from 2D Bridge Drawings	6