OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering is 11. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	79
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	62
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	53
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	52
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	50
Detecting Internal Erosion in Earth Dams: Frequency-Domain Analysis with Mel Spectrograms and Convolutional Autoencoders	48
Camera Pose Refinement for Precise BIM Alignment in Mixed Reality Visualization	48
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	41
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	40
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	40
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	38
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	35
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	35
Smart Video Analytics Solution to Identify Urban Floodborne Objects	34
A Context-Aware Progressive Approach to Imputing Multivariate Heterogeneous Data in Water Pipe Networks	34
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	33
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	32
An Attention-Based Constrained Diffusion Model for Accessible Floor Plan Generation	32
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	32
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Algorithm for Concrete Bridge Piers Based on Octree-GS and the Climbing Robot Platform	32
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	31
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	30
Multimodal Fusion of Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals and Images for Tunnel Lining Defects Detection	30
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	30
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	29

Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	28
Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	28
Driving Attitude of Tunnel Boring Machines: An Explainable Artificial Intelligence Causal Discovery Prediction Approach	27
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	27
Training Deep Learning Segmentation Models Using Super-Resolution Crack Images for Detection of Thin Concrete Cracks	26
Unsupervised Domain Adaptation for Crack Segmentation via Cross-Domain Stylization and Dual Adversarial Feature Learning	25
Feature Extraction–Based Prediction Models for Newmark Sliding Displacement of Slopes	25
Rapid Prediction of Regional Thermal Environment Parameters: A Method Based on Numerical Solution and Machine Learning Extension	25
Intelligent Time Series Prediction of Harmful Gas Concentrations during Underground Cavern Construction: Integrated Construction and Geological Factors	25
VLMM Model-Based Comprehensive Understanding of Post-Earthquake Images in Civil Infrastructure	24
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	23
Head Protective Equipment Detection in VideoSurveillance via Flow-Guided Spatiotemporal Fusion	23
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	22
BSCS-Net: A Lightweight Segmentation Network for Automated Bridge Surface Crack Detection	22
Real-Time Monitoring of Mobile Construction Resources Based on Multiple Object Tracking	22
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	22
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	22
A Dual-Domain Deep Convolutional Variational Autoencoder Framework for Unsupervised Structural Health Monitoring Using Vision-Based Vibration Analysis	21
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	20
Unsupervised Data Anomaly Detection Based on Spatio-Temporal Sparse Integration Framework	20
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	20
Segmentation of Semisupervised Bridge and Road Defects Based on Joint Consistency Regularization in Spatial and Frequency Domains	20
Automated and Fast Point Cloud Labeling Method for Training Data Augmentation Using Scan-versus-BIM Approach	19
An Integrated Real-Time Approach to Mitigate Noncompliant Behavior in Mobile Crane Lifting Operations	19
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	19
Enhanced Semantic Recognition of Architectural Floor Plan Recognition Using CLIP and Advanced Sampling Strategy	19
Stiffness-Embedded GNN Model for Structural Component Importance Analysis	19
Pixel-Level Detection of Cracks Based on Loop Semantic Diffusion Integration	18
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	18
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	18
Wavelet-Based Diffusion Model for Low-Light Image Enhancement under Nonuniform Illumination in Tunnel Environments	18
Multimetric Performance Evaluation of Smartphone-Based Close-Range Photogrammetry on a Reinforced Concrete Structure	18
Bridging the Reality Gap in Digital Twins with Context-Aware, Physics-Guided Deep Learning	17
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	17
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	17
TRCN100, High-Resolution Gridded Curve Numbers of Türkiye to Use in Hydrological Models	17
Lightweight Cascade Algorithm for Concrete Crack Detection with Enhanced SSD Techniques	16
UMDA: Lightweight and Efficient Crack Segmentation Model	16
Topological Data Analysis for Railway Track Geometry Safety and Maintenance	16
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	16
Crack Assessment Using Cascade Mask R-CNN and Dilation–Erosion Processing Technique	16
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	16
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	16
DfMA-Oriented Optimal Design for Curved Wooden Keels Based on Multiobjective Optimization and BIM	15
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	15
A Prompting Framework for GPT-Based Twitter/X User Classification in the Context of Disasters	15
Optimized Pavement Crack Segmentation with Low Computational Cost Using Fusion-Enhanced Attention U-Net	15
Superpoint Transformer–Based Bridge Component Recognition Using UAV-Mounted LiDAR and Synthetic Point Cloud Generation	15
Discussion of “An Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT-Enabled Multimodal Edge Sensing Device for Automated, Real-Time, Comprehensive, and Standardized Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Process Using Mul	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

Development of a Machine Learning–Based Tool to Predict Asphalt Concrete Overlay Performance in Hot and Humid Climates	14
Engineering AI Trustworthiness: A Framework of Civil Engineering Ethics and Explainable AI to Build AI Bridges from Research to Practice	14
Road-Safety Data Collection Method for Autonomous Driving toward Smart Transportation	13
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	13
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	13
Introducing Data Papers: A New Article Type in the Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering	13
BrIMs-Based 3D Semantic Segmentation of Bridge Components Leveraging Multisensor Fusion	13
Connected Car-Based Pavement Roughness Prediction Using CNN Model and Signal Decomposition Technique	13
Transformer Hypernetworks for Complex Structural Representation	13
Efficient Track Irregularity Prediction Using TimeGAN and BLS-SVR	13
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	12
JCNet-Based Multidistress and Surface Feature Detection in Pavement Images at Pixel Level	12
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	12
Automated Identification and Numbering of Brick in Orthoimages of Ancient City Walls with Settlement	12
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	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
Reviewers	12
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	12
Semiautomatic IFC-Based BIM Reconstruction for As-Designed Bridges from 2D Plans Leveraging Semantic Segmentation and Enrichment	12
Temporal- and Appearance-Guided Object Detection in Construction Machines Considering Out-of-Distribution Data	11
Digitalizing Road Maintenance: A Novel Approach for the Preparation and Integration of 2D and 3D Road Data through Image Shadow Removal and Point Cloud Densification	11
Investigation of Critical Factors for Future-Proofed Transportation Infrastructure Planning Using Topic Modeling and Association Rule Mining	11
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	11
Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Synthetic Data Sets and Unsupervised Domain Adaptation	11
Deep Learning-Based Rapid 3D Reconstruction and Spatial Localization of Leakage in Shield Tunnels	11
Sharing Linked Building Data in a Peer-to-Peer Network: ifcOWL Meets InterPlanetary File System	11