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 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
Vision-Based Real-Time Posture Tracking for Multiple Construction Workers	28
Novel Optical-Inspired Rain Forest for the Explainable Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete Compressive Strength	28
Research on a BIM Model Quality Compliance Checking Method Based on a Knowledge Graph	27
Perception-Aware Tag Placement Planning for Robust Localization of UAVs in Indoor Construction Environments	27
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
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
Real-Time Prediction of TBM Response Parameters Based on Temporal Convolutional Network	24
Method for Using Information Models and Queries to Connect HVAC Analytics and Data	22
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

Digitalized and User-Centered System for Construction Site Layout Planning and Assessment	21
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
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
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
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
Machine Learning-Based Risk Analysis for Construction Worker Safety from Ubiquitous Site Photos and Videos	14
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
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
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
Data-Driven Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Jacking Force of Rectangular Pipe Jacking Tunnel	12
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
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