OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering is 12. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine	74
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Automated Deep-Learning Classification Approach	61
Multiobjective Optimization of Reality Capture Plans for Computer Vision–Driven Construction Monitoring with Camera-Equipped UAVs	53
Camera Pose Refinement for Precise BIM Alignment in Mixed Reality Visualization	50
Encoding 3D Point Contexts for Self-Supervised Spall Classification Using 3D Bridge Point Clouds	48
An Efficient Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Segmentation Method for the Dimensional Quality Assessment of Precast Concrete Components Utilizing Multiview Information Fusion	43
Railway-Fastener Point Cloud Segmentation and Damage Quantification Based on Deep Learning and Synthetic Data Augmentation	40
Quantifying the Value of Satellite-Based Pavement Monitoring in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments	37
Urban-Level Data Interoperability for Management of Building and Civil Infrastructure Systems during the Disaster Phases Using Model View Definitions	36
Robotic Inspection of Underground Utilities for Construction Survey Using a Ground Penetrating Radar	36
Exploiting BIM Objects for Synthetic Data Generation toward Indoor Point Cloud Classification Using Deep Learning	35
Deep Learning-Based RGB-D Fusion for Multimodal Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure	35
An Attention-Based Constrained Diffusion Model for Accessible Floor Plan Generation	32
Smart Video Analytics Solution to Identify Urban Floodborne Objects	28
Multimodal Fusion of Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals and Images for Tunnel Lining Defects Detection	28
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	27
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	27
Improving IFC-Based Interoperability between BIM and BEM Using Invariant Signatures of HVAC Objects	25
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	25
Deep Learning–Based Building Attribute Estimation from Google Street View Images for Flood Risk Assessment Using Feature Fusion and Task Relation Encoding	25
Optimized Lightweight Edge Computing Platform for UAV-Assisted Detection of Concrete Deterioration beneath Bridge Decks	24
Variance Analysis on Regression Models for Estimating Labor Costs of Prefabricated Components	22
Digitization of Existing Buildings with Arbitrary Shaped Spaces from Point Clouds	22
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	21

Training Deep Learning Segmentation Models Using Super-Resolution Crack Images for Detection of Thin Concrete Cracks	21
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	21
Capturing Environmental Distress of Pedestrians Using Multimodal Data: The Interplay of Biosignals and Image-Based Data	21
Content-Based Image Retrieval for Construction Site Images: Leveraging Deep Learning–Based Object Detection	21
Real-Time Monitoring of Mobile Construction Resources Based on Multiple Object Tracking	20
Real-Time Model Updating for Prediction and Assessment of Under-Construction Shield Tunnel Induced Ground Settlement in Complex Strata	20
Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort through Personalized Space Recommendation	20
Intelligent Time Series Prediction of Harmful Gas Concentrations during Underground Cavern Construction: Integrated Construction and Geological Factors	20
Feature Extraction–Based Prediction Models for Newmark Sliding Displacement of Slopes	20
Enhanced Semantic Recognition of Architectural Floor Plan Recognition Using CLIP and Advanced Sampling Strategy	19
Pixel-Level Detection of Cracks Based on Loop Semantic Diffusion Integration	19
Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	19
Automating Building Damage Reconnaissance to Optimize Drone Mission Planning for Disaster Response	19
Development of a Car-Free Street Mapping Model Using an Integrated System with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aerial Mapping Cameras, and a Deep Learning Algorithm	19
An Integrated Real-Time Approach to Mitigate Noncompliant Behavior in Mobile Crane Lifting Operations	18
Facilitating Knowledge Transfer during Code Compliance Checking Using Conceptual Graphs	18
Cost Estimation of Metro Construction Projects Using Interpretable Machine Learning	18
B-EagleV: Visualization of Big Point Cloud Datasets in Civil Engineering Using a Distributed Computing Solution	18
Topological Data Analysis for Railway Track Geometry Safety and Maintenance	18
Estimation of Soil Water Characteristic Curve Using Machine-Learning Algorithms and Its Application in Embankment Response	18
Adaptive Information Filtering Method Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Bayesian Updating	17
Multilabel Sewer Pipe Defect Recognition with Mask Attention Feature Enhancement and Label Correlation Learning	17
Deep Learning–Based Analytics of Multisource Heterogeneous Bridge Data for Enhanced Data-Driven Bridge Deterioration Prediction	17
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in the AECO Industry	17
Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtain Wall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach	17
Crack Assessment Using Cascade Mask R-CNN and Dilation–Erosion Processing Technique	17
Physical Distancing Analytics for Construction Planning Using 4D BIM	16
DfMA-Oriented Optimal Design for Curved Wooden Keels Based on Multiobjective Optimization and BIM	16
Superpoint Transformer–Based Bridge Component Recognition Using UAV-Mounted LiDAR and Synthetic Point Cloud Generation	16
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways	16
Development of a Machine Learning–Based Tool to Predict Asphalt Concrete Overlay Performance in Hot and Humid Climates	16
Predicting Max Scour Depths near Two-Pier Groups Using Ensemble Machine-Learning Models and Visualizing Feature Importance with Partial Dependence Plots and SHAP	15
Automatic Stereo Vision-Based Inspection System for Particle Shape Analysis of Coarse Aggregates	15
Connected Car-Based Pavement Roughness Prediction Using CNN Model and Signal Decomposition Technique	14
An Efficient Explainable Convolutional Network with Visualization of Feature Maps for Enhanced Understanding of Building Facade Defects	14
Automated Human Use Mapping of Social Infrastructure by Deep Learning Methods Applied to Smart City Camera Systems	14
Unified Breakdown Structure for Information Integration to Enhance Interoperability in the Built Environment	14
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning	14
Development of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for Autonomous Navigation of Building Inspection Robots in Unknown Environments	14
Semiautomatic IFC-Based BIM Reconstruction for As-Designed Bridges from 2D Plans Leveraging Semantic Segmentation and Enrichment	14
Subsurface Object 3D Modeling Based on Ground Penetration Radar Using Deep Neural Network	14
Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Synthetic Data Sets and Unsupervised Domain Adaptation	13
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	13
Reviewers	13
Vector-Quantized Variational Teacher and Multimodal Collaborative Student for Crack Segmentation via Knowledge Distillation	13
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network	13
Automated Identification and Numbering of Brick in Orthoimages of Ancient City Walls with Settlement	13
Reviewers	13
Digital Twin for Monitoring In-Service Performance of Post-Tensioned Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls	13
A Hybrid BIM-Fuzzy Model for Enhanced Assessment of Building Element Conditions	13

Prediction of the Sulfate Attack Resistance of Concrete Based on Machine-Learning Algorithms	12
Study of Cross-Project Prediction of Rock Mass Classification Based on Feature Fusion	12
LiDAR-Based Framework for Accurate Positioning and Robust Tracking of Multiple Construction Workers	12
Temporal- and Appearance-Guided Object Detection in Construction Machines Considering Out-of-Distribution Data	12
Sharing Linked Building Data in a Peer-to-Peer Network: ifcOWL Meets InterPlanetary File System	12
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	12
Extraction of Rural Buildings with Different Main Structure Types Based on a Revised U-Net Model	12
Combining Smart Construction Objects–Enabled Blockchain Oracles and Signature Techniques to Ensure Information Authentication and Integrity in Construction	12