OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	91
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	53
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	43
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	40
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	34
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	34
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	34
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	30
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	30
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	30
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	29
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	28
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	28
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	27
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	27
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	26
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	26
Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	26
Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	26
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	26
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	26
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	24
A Decision-Making Framework for Load Rating Planning of Aging Bridges Using Deep Reinforcement Learning	22
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	22
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	22

Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	21
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	21
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	21
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	21
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	21
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	20
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	20
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in the AECO Industry	18
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	17
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	17
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	17
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	17
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	17
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	17
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	16
Wayfinding Information Cognitive Load Classification Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	16
Erratum for “Integrating Building Information Model and Augmented Reality for Drone-Based Building Inspection” by Donghai Liu, Xietian Xia, Junjie Chen, and Shuai Li	15
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	15
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	15
Interactive and Immersive Process-Level Digital Twin for Collaborative Human–Robot Construction Work	15
Automatic Stereo Vision-Based Inspection System for Particle Shape Analysis of Coarse Aggregates	15
Measuring In-Building Spatial-Temporal Human Distribution through Monocular Image Data Considering Deep Learning–Based Image Depth Estimation	15
Predicting Max Scour Depths near Two-Pier Groups Using Ensemble Machine-Learning Models and Visualizing Feature Importance with Partial Dependence Plots and SHAP	14
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning	14
Motion Planning of Mobile Robots for Autonomous Navigation on Uneven Ground Surfaces	14
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	14
Machine Learning-Based Risk Analysis for Construction Worker Safety from Ubiquitous Site Photos and Videos	14
Automated Human Use Mapping of Social Infrastructure by Deep Learning Methods Applied to Smart City Camera Systems	13
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	13
Semantic Deep Learning Integrated with RGB Feature-Based Rule Optimization for Facility Surface Corrosion Detection and Evaluation	13
Data-Driven Simulation Approach for Short-Term Planning of Winter Highway Maintenance Operations	13
Reviewers	12
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	12
Reviewers	12
Vector-Quantized Variational Teacher and Multimodal Collaborative Student for Crack Segmentation via Knowledge Distillation	12
An Efficient Explainable Convolutional Network with Visualization of Feature Maps for Enhanced Understanding of Building Facade Defects	12
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	12
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	12
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	12
Investigation of Critical Factors for Future-Proofed Transportation Infrastructure Planning Using Topic Modeling and Association Rule Mining	11
LiDAR-Based Framework for Accurate Positioning and Robust Tracking of Multiple Construction Workers	11
Temporal- and Appearance-Guided Object Detection in Construction Machines Considering Out-of-Distribution Data	11
Information Requirements for Managing Higher Education Facilities Using Building Information Modeling: Triangular Study of US and Korean Cases	11
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	11
Prediction of the Sulfate Attack Resistance of Concrete Based on Machine-Learning Algorithms	11
Automated Assessment of Public Transit Bus Stops Using Computer Vision Methods	10
Multisource Data Integration and Computer Vision Technology in Uncertainty Quantification of Live Loads	10
Sharing Linked Building Data in a Peer-to-Peer Network: ifcOWL Meets InterPlanetary File System	10
3D Excavator Pose Estimation Using Projection-Based Pose Optimization for Contact-Driven Hazard Monitoring	10
Combining Smart Construction Objects–Enabled Blockchain Oracles and Signature Techniques to Ensure Information Authentication and Integrity in Construction	10

Automating Postearthquake Recovery in Construction: Leveraging BIM, Deep Learning, and Web Map Services for Efficient Solutions	10
Synthetic Data Generation Techniques for Enhancing Crack Detection in Railway Concrete Sleepers	9
Influence of Excavation Steps on the Contact Interface between Bedrock and Soil–Rock-Mixture Fillers	9
Automated Identification of Pavement Structural Distress Using State-of-the-Art Object Detection Models and Nondestructive Testing	9
Deep Learning in Construction: Review of Applications and Potential Avenues	9
Structural Material Condition Assessment through Human-in-the-Loop Incremental Semisupervised Learning from Hyperspectral Images	8
Automatic Framework for Detecting Obstacles Restricting 3D Highway Sight Distance Using Mobile Laser Scanning Data	8
A Deep Learning and Vision-Based Solution for Material Volume Estimation Considering Devices’ Applications	8
Reweighted L1 Minimization for Networkwide Weak Spot Detection from Traffic Speed Deflectometer Measurements	8
Toward a Framework for Trust Building between Humans and Robots in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Review of Current Research and Future Directions	8
Prediction-Based Path Planning for Safe and Efficient Human–Robot Collaboration in Construction via Deep Reinforcement Learning	8
Minimizing Carbon Emission of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete T-Beams Using BIM and Two-Stage Metaheuristic Searching	8
Assessing Daily Activity Routines Using an Unsupervised Approach in a Smart Home Environment	8
Trajectory-Based Skill Learning for Overhead Construction Robots Using Generalized Cylinders with Orientation	8
Developing a Construction Domain–Specific Artificial Intelligence Language Model for NCDOT’s CLEAR Program to Promote Organizational Innovation and Institutional Knowledge	8
Reviewers	8
Building “RoboAvatar”: Industry Foundation Classes–Based Digital Representation of Robots in the Built Environment	7
Retraction: “Object-Oriented Damage Information Modeling Concepts and Implementation for Bridge Inspection”	7
Fast and Reliable Map Matching from Large-Scale Noisy Positioning Records	7
Point Cloud–Based Defect Inspection with Multisensor Fusion and Deep Learning for Advancing Building Construction Quality	7
LiDAR-Simulated Multimodal and Self-Supervised Contrastive Digital Twin Approach for Probabilistic Point Cloud Generation of Rail Fasteners	7
Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional CNN-Based Simultaneous Detection and Activity Classification of Construction Workers	7
ANN-Powered Models for Predicting Shrinkage and Creep Properties of High-Performance Concrete Using Supplementary Cementitious Materials	7
Transfer-Learning and Texture Features for Recognition of the Conditions of Construction Materials with Small Data Sets	7
Extracting BIM Information for Lattice Toolpath Planning in Digital Concrete Printing with Developed Dynamo Script: A Case Study	7
Smart Contract Generation and Visualization for Construction Business Process Collaboration and Automation: Upgraded Workflow Engine	6
Pose Graph Relocalization with Deep Object Detection and BIM-Supported Object Landmark Dictionary	6
Constructing Invariant Signatures for AEC Objects to Support BIM-Based Analysis Automation through Object Classification	6
Inversion Identification of Cracks for Underground Shield Tunnel Structure Based on HHO-XFEM	6
Seeing through Disaster Rubble in 3D with Ground-Penetrating Radar and Interactive Augmented Reality for Urban Search and Rescue	6
Artificial Neural Network–Based Generative Design Optimization of the Energy Performance of Florida Single-Family Houses	6
Vision-Based Productivity Analysis of Cable Crane Transportation Using Augmented Reality–Based Synthetic Image	6
Automatic Completion of Underground Utility Topologies Using Graph Convolutional Networks	6
Neural Basis Analysis of Firefighters’ Wayfinding Performance via Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	5
Quantifying the Impact of Urban Form on Human Experience: Experiment Using Virtual Environments and Electroencephalogram	5
Machine Learning Control for Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Individual Blade Pitch Control	5
COCO-Bridge: Structural Detail Data Set for Bridge Inspections	5
An Improved Random Forest–Based Operation Duration Prediction of Long-Distance Tunnel Construction Considering Geological Uncertainty	5
Hybrid Differential Evolution and Krill Herd Algorithm for the Optimal Design of Water Distribution Networks	5
Pavement Distress Recognition via Wavelet-Based Clustering of Smartphone Accelerometer Data	5
Intelligent Defect Diagnosis of Appearance Quality for Prefabricated Concrete Components Based on Target Detection and Multimodal Fusion Decision	5
An Infrastructure-Less Emergency Communication System: A Blockchain-Based Framework	5
Genetic Algorithm and Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm with Metaoptimization and RL-Based Parameter Fine-Tuning and Their Comparison for Optimal Thermal Performance Analysis of Buildings in Tropical	5
HangCon: Benchmark Data Set for Enhanced Detection of Hanging Objects in Construction Sites	4
Impact of VR-Based Training on Human–Robot Interaction for Remote Operating Construction Robots	4
Structural Deterioration Knowledge Ontology towards Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Enhanced Bridge Deterioration Prediction	4
Deep-Learning Domain Adaptation to Improve Generalizability across Subjects and Contexts in Detecting Construction Workers’ Stress from Biosignals	4
Multilevel Genetic Algorithm–Based Acoustic–Elastodynamic Imaging of Coupled Fluid–Solid Media to Detect an Underground Cavity	4
Detecting Learning Stages within a Sensor-Based Mixed Reality Learning Environment Using Deep Learning	4
Fusion of Convolution Neural Network and Visual Transformer for Lithology Identification Using Tunnel Face Images	4
Quantification and Evaluation of Roughness of Initial Support Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning	4
Bilevel Thresholding–Based Iterative Analysis for Building-Surface Damage Detection in a Postearthquake Environment	4
Monocular Vision–Enabled 3D Truck Reconstruction: A Novel Optimization Approach Based on Parametric Modeling and Graphics Rendering	4
Uncertainty Quantification of Locally Nonlinear Dynamical Systems Using Neural Networks	4
Systemwide Planning with a Branch-and-Price Algorithm for Pavement-Marking Assessment Data Collection via the Mobile Retroreflectivity Unit Routing Model	4
Adapting Public Annotated Data Sets and Low-Quality Dash Cameras for Spatiotemporal Estimation of Traffic-Related Air Pollution: A Transfer-Learning Approach	3
Erratum for “Framework for Developing IFC-Based 3D Documentation from 2D Bridge Drawings” by Temitope Akanbi and Jiansong Zhang	3
Erratum for “MPI Parallel Monte Carlo Framework for the Reliability Analysis of Highway Bridges”	3
Improved Bat Algorithm Based on Doppler Effect for Optimal Design of Special Truss Structures	3
Multilabel CNN Model for Asphalt Distress Classification	3
Real-Time Struck-By Hazards Detection System for Small- and Medium-Sized Construction Sites Based on Computer Vision Using Far-Field Surveillance Videos	3
Automated FHWA Vehicle Classification Using Combined Semantic and Geometric Features Extracted from Surveillance Videos	3
Understanding Construction Workers’ Risk Perception Using Neurophysiological Responses	3
Automatic Identification of Idling Reasons in Excavation Operations Based on Excavator–Truck Relationships	3
Submodel Comparison Method Based on IFC File Content	3
Deep Learning–Based Named Entity Recognition and Resolution of Referential Ambiguities for Enhanced Information Extraction from Construction Safety Regulations	3
Analyzing Schedule Dependency and Sequencing Changes for Robotic Construction Using Graph Analysis	3