OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of an Image Data Set of Construction Machines for Deep Learning Object Detection	94
Interactive and Immersive Process-Level Digital Twin for Collaborative Human–Robot Construction Work	72
Vision-Based Framework for Automatic Progress Monitoring of Precast Walls by Using Surveillance Videos during the Construction Phase	71
Vision-Based Method Integrating Deep Learning Detection for Tracking Multiple Construction Machines	69
BIM-Based Tunnel Information Modeling Framework for Visualization, Management, and Simulation of Drill-and-Blast Tunneling Projects	64
Bridge Inspection with Aerial Robots: Automating the Entire Pipeline of Visual Data Capture, 3D Mapping, Defect Detection, Analysis, and Reporting	54
Integrating Building Information Model and Augmented Reality for Drone-Based Building Inspection	53
Clustering Information Types for Semantic Enrichment of Building Information Models to Support Automated Code Compliance Checking	44
Impact of VR-Based Training on Human–Robot Interaction for Remote Operating Construction Robots	39
Detection and Semantic Segmentation of Disaster Damage in UAV Footage	38
Multiclass Damage Identification in a Full-Scale Bridge Using Optimally Tuned One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network	36
Synthesizing Pose Sequences from 3D Assets for Vision-Based Activity Analysis	32
Computer Vision–Based Estimation of Flood Depth in Flooded-Vehicle Images	29
Deep Floor Plan Analysis for Complicated Drawings Based on Style Transfer	28
Impact of Mobile Augmented Reality System on Cognitive Behavior and Performance during Rebar Inspection Tasks	27
Video-Based Motion Trajectory Forecasting Method for Proactive Construction Safety Monitoring Systems	27
Prediction-Based Path Planning for Safe and Efficient Human–Robot Collaboration in Construction via Deep Reinforcement Learning	27
Vision-Based Productivity Analysis of Cable Crane Transportation Using Augmented Reality–Based Synthetic Image	26
UAS Point Cloud Accuracy Assessment Using Structure from Motion–Based Photogrammetry and PPK Georeferencing Technique for Building Surveying Applications	26
Extracting BIM Information for Lattice Toolpath Planning in Digital Concrete Printing with Developed Dynamo Script: A Case Study	26
Physiological Data Models to Understand the Effectiveness of Drone Operation Training in Immersive Virtual Reality	26
Machine Learning-Based Risk Analysis for Construction Worker Safety from Ubiquitous Site Photos and Videos	26
COCO-Bridge: Structural Detail Data Set for Bridge Inspections	26
NLP-Based Query-Answering System for Information Extraction from Building Information Models	25
CorDet: Corner-Aware 3D Object Detection Networks for Automated Scan-to-BIM	25

Social Media Mining for Understanding Traffic Safety Culture in Washington State Using Twitter Data	24
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	22
Automatic Pavement Type Recognition for Image-Based Pavement Condition Survey Using Convolutional Neural Network	22
Motion Planning of Mobile Robots for Autonomous Navigation on Uneven Ground Surfaces	22
Methodology and Validation of UAV-Based Video Analysis Approach for Tracking Earthquake-Induced Building Displacements	21
Training and Testing of Smartphone-Based Pavement Condition Estimation Models Using 3D Pavement Data	21
Determining Ground Elevations Covered by Vegetation on Construction Sites Using Drone-Based Orthoimage and Convolutional Neural Network	21
Computer Vision–Based Disruption Management for Prefabricated Building Construction Schedule	20
Semantic Deep Learning Integrated with RGB Feature-Based Rule Optimization for Facility Surface Corrosion Detection and Evaluation	20
Automated Object Manipulation Using Vision-Based Mobile Robotic System for Construction Applications	20
Exploring the Influence of Emergency Broadcasts on Human Evacuation Behavior during Building Emergencies Using Virtual Reality Technology	20
Robot-Assisted Immersive Kinematic Experience Transfer for Welding Training	19
Semantic Rule-Based Construction Procedural Information Extraction to Guide Jobsite Sensing and Monitoring	19
Digital Twin–Based Health Care Facilities Management	18
Distress Recognition in Unpaved Roads Using Unmanned Aerial Systems and Deep Learning Segmentation	17
Constructing Invariant Signatures for AEC Objects to Support BIM-Based Analysis Automation through Object Classification	17
Characterization of Vulnerability of Road Networks to Random and Nonrandom Disruptions Using Network Percolation Approach	17
Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks with Adversarial Attack and Defense for Generative Data Augmentation	17
Automatic Framework for Detecting Obstacles Restricting 3D Highway Sight Distance Using Mobile Laser Scanning Data	16
Critical Review and Road Map of Automated Methods for Earthmoving Equipment Productivity Monitoring	16
Point Cloud–Based Concrete Surface Defect Semantic Segmentation	15
Noise Reference Signal–Based Denoising Method for EDA Collected by Multimodal Biosensor Wearable in the Field	15
Synthetic Image Dataset Development for Vision-Based Construction Equipment Detection	15
Vision-Based Inspection Approach Using a Projector-Camera System for Off-Site Quality Control in Modular Construction: Experimental Investigation on Operational Conditions	15
Model-Class Selection Using Clustering and Classification for Structural Identification and Prediction	15
Deep Learning in Construction: Review of Applications and Potential Avenues	15
A Decision-Making Framework for Load Rating Planning of Aging Bridges Using Deep Reinforcement Learning	15
Improved Permeability Prediction of Porous Media by Feature Selection and Machine Learning Methods Comparison	15
Robotic Cross-Platform Sensor Fusion and Augmented Visualization for Large Indoor Space Reality Capture	15
BIM-Enabled Infrastructure Asset Management Using Information Containers and Semantic Web	14
3D Photogrammetry Point Cloud Segmentation Using a Model Ensembling Framework	14
Automated Damage Localization and Quantification in Concrete Bridges Using Point Cloud-Based Surface-Fitting Strategy	14
Fusing Data Extracted from Bridge Inspection Reports for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction: A Hybrid Data Fusion Method	14
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	14
Automated Model-Based 3D Scan Planning for Prefabricated Building Components	14
An Infrastructure-Less Emergency Communication System: A Blockchain-Based Framework	14
Semantic Neural Network Ensemble for Automated Dependency Relation Extraction from Bridge Inspection Reports	14
Environmental Distress and Physiological Signals: Examination of the Saliency Detection Method	13
Formalization of Occupant Feedback and Integration with BIM in Office Buildings	13
Automatic Identification of Idling Reasons in Excavation Operations Based on Excavator–Truck Relationships	12
A Parameter-Driven Method for Modeling Bridge Defects through IFC	12
Deep Learning–Based Retrofitting and Seismic Risk Assessment of Road Networks	12
Instance Segmentation of Industrial Point Cloud Data	11
Model Validation Using Invariant Signatures and Logic-Based Inference for Automated Building Code Compliance Checking	11
Mobile Hyperspectral Imaging for Material Surface Damage Detection	11
Investigation of Critical Factors for Future-Proofed Transportation Infrastructure Planning Using Topic Modeling and Association Rule Mining	11
Improved Bat Algorithm Based on Doppler Effect for Optimal Design of Special Truss Structures	11
Framework for Developing IFC-Based 3D Documentation from 2D Bridge Drawings	11
Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional CNN-Based Simultaneous Detection and Activity Classification of Construction Workers	11
Trajectory-Based Skill Learning for Overhead Construction Robots Using Generalized Cylinders with Orientation	10

Hierarchical Representation and Deep Learning–Based Method for Automatically Transforming Textual Building Codes into Semantic Computable Requirements	10
Structural Deterioration Knowledge Ontology towards Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Enhanced Bridge Deterioration Prediction	10
Semiautomated Generation of Logic Rules for Tabular Information in Building Codes to Support Automated Code Compliance Checking	10
Deep Learning–Based Named Entity Recognition and Resolution of Referential Ambiguities for Enhanced Information Extraction from Construction Safety Regulations	10
Retracted: Object-Oriented Damage Information Modeling Concepts and Implementation for Bridge Inspection	10
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	10
Seeing through Disaster Rubble in 3D with Ground-Penetrating Radar and Interactive Augmented Reality for Urban Search and Rescue	9
Automating Common Data Integration for Improved Data-Driven Decision-Support System in Industrial Construction	9
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	9
Framework for UAS-Integrated Airport Runway Design Code Compliance Using Incremental Mosaic Imagery	9
Cost-Efficient Image Semantic Segmentation for Indoor Scene Understanding Using Weakly Supervised Learning and BIM	9
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	9
3D Excavator Pose Estimation Using Projection-Based Pose Optimization for Contact-Driven Hazard Monitoring	9
Pavement Distress Recognition via Wavelet-Based Clustering of Smartphone Accelerometer Data	9
Classification of Soft-Story Buildings Using Deep Learning with Density Features Extracted from 3D Point Clouds	9
Numerical-Based Approach for Updating Simulation Input in Real Time	8
Phase Change Memories in Smart Sensing Solutions for Structural Health Monitoring	8
Federated Data Modeling for Built Environment Digital Twins	8
Hybrid Differential Evolution and Krill Herd Algorithm for the Optimal Design of Water Distribution Networks	8
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	8
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	8
Affordable Multiagent Robotic System for Same-Level Fall Hazard Detection in Indoor Construction Environments	8
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	8
Natural Language Processing with Multitask Classification for Semantic Prediction of Risk-Handling Actions in Construction Contracts	8
Reidentification-Based Automated Matching for 3D Localization of Workers in Construction Sites	8
Development of Extendable Open-Source Structural Inspection Datasets	8
AdaLN: A Vision Transformer for Multidomain Learning and Predisaster Building Information Extraction from Images	8
Evolutionary Polynomial Regression Algorithm Enhanced with a Robust Formulation: Application to Shear Strength Prediction of RC Beams without Stirrups	8
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	8
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	8
Clustering-Based Approach for Building Code Computability Analysis	8
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	7
Characterizing Data Sharing in Civil Infrastructure Engineering: Current Practice, Future Vision, Barriers, and Promotion Strategies	7
Automatic Stereo Vision-Based Inspection System for Particle Shape Analysis of Coarse Aggregates	7
Uncertainty Quantification of Locally Nonlinear Dynamical Systems Using Neural Networks	7
Ontology-Based Expert System for Automated Monitoring of Building Energy Systems	7
Wayfinding Information Cognitive Load Classification Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	7
Assessing Disaster Impact in Real Time: Data-Driven System Integrating Humans, Hazards, and the Built Environment	7
ConSLAM: Construction Data Set for SLAM	7
Using 360-Degree Virtual Reality Technology for Training Construction Workers about Safety Challenges of Drones	6
Modeling Motorcyclist–Pedestrian Near Misses: A Multiagent Adversarial Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach	6
Demographics as Determinants of Building Occupants’ Indoor Environmental Perceptions: Insights from a Machine Learning Incremental Modeling and Analysis Approach	6
Design and Usability Evaluation of an Annotated Video–Based Learning Environment for Construction Engineering Education	6
Development of Semantically Rich 3D Retrofit Models	6
Evaluating Routine Variability of Daily Activities in Smart Homes with Image Complexity Measures	6
Domain Ontology for Utility Infrastructure: Coupling the Semantics of CityGML Utility Network ADE and Domain Glossaries	6
Sparse and Low-Overlapping Point Cloud Registration Network for Indoor Building Environments	5
Combining Smart Construction Objects–Enabled Blockchain Oracles and Signature Techniques to Ensure Information Authentication and Integrity in Construction	5
Data-Driven Simulation Approach for Short-Term Planning of Winter Highway Maintenance Operations	5
Transfer-Learning and Texture Features for Recognition of the Conditions of Construction Materials with Small Data Sets	5
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	5
Quantifying the Impact of Urban Form on Human Experience: Experiment Using Virtual Environments and Electroencephalogram	5
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	5
Identifying Weak Joints in Jointed Concrete and Composite Pavements from Traffic Speed Deflectometer Measurements by Basis Pursuit	5
Analyzing Safety Risk Imposed by Jobsite Debris to Nearby Built Environments Using Geometric Digital Twins and Vision-Based Deep Learning	5
Fast Blur Detection Algorithm for UAV Crack Image Sets	5
Research Status Quo and Trends of Construction Robotics: A Bibliometric Analysis	5
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	5