OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering is 32. 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
Effects of Immobilized RAP Binder on Asphalt-Aggregate Interaction and Performance of 100% Recycled Asphalt Mixtures	70
A Numerical Model for Electrical Properties of Self-Sensing Concrete with Carbon Fibers	64
Flowability, Strength, and Water Absorption of Mortars Containing Fly Ash and WRA Having Varying Main Chain Lengths	63
Effect of Alkali Content on the High-Temperature Behavior of Alkali-Activated Slag Paste Containing MSWI Bottom Ash	53
Mechanical Characterization of Gypsum-Based Composites with Single-Use Sling Waste Fibers from Construction and Demolition Waste	52
Discussion of “EPS Geofoam Pavement Foundations Overlaid by Geocell-Reinforced Soil under Static Loading: Large-Scale Tests and Numerical Modeling’’ S. N. Moghaddas Tafreshi, S. M. A. Ghotbi Siabil, a	50
Discussion of “Characterizing Permanent Deformation of Alaskan Granular Base–Course Materials” by Lin Li, Jenny Liu, Xiong Zhang, Peng Li, and Steve Saboundjian	49
Study of the Bonding Performance and Application of an Epoxy Resin Pavement Sealant	48
Effect of Protein Containing Hydrogels on the Self-Healing of Cementitious Materials	47
Effect of Cement Type and Water-to-Binder Ratio on k-value of Low-Calcium Fly Ash for Concrete Compressive Strength	47
Initial Corrosion of Steel in Cement-Based Composites in Saline Soil at 65°C	44
Enhancing the High-Temperature Fracture Toughness of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete through Optimization of Ternary Cement Matrix and Plastic Fiber Geometric Properties	42
Experimental Investigation of Various Corroded Metal Materials Used in Building Structures	41
Modeling Nonlinear Stress–Strain Behavior of 6000 Series Aluminum Alloys under Cyclic Loading	40
Effect of High-Density Polyethylene Pyro-Oil Modification on Chemical, Rheological, and Damping Properties of Binders	39
Field Evaluation of Polyester-Polymer Concrete Overlays on Bridge Decks Using Nondestructive Testing	39
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Measurement and a Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar	39
Conversion from Shear Creep Compliance to Relaxation Modulus of Asphalt Binder Using Cauchy Residue Method and Experimental Validation	38
Fracture Mechanism of Steel Q370 under Strong Corrosion Based on Surface Morphology	38
Plasma Surface Treatment of Waxes to Enhance the Compatibility and Performances of Wax Warm-Mix Asphalt	38
Degradation Mechanisms of Concrete Due to Water Flow in Cracks of Prestressed Railroad Sleepers under Cyclic Loading	37
Dynamic Behavior of a New Type of Coral Aggregate Concrete: Experimental and Numerical Investigation	37
Potential of Pyrogenic Nanosilica to Enhance the Service Life of Concrete	36
Green Stabilization of Bauxite Tailings: Mechanical Study on Alkali-Activated Materials	34
Mechanical Properties of Superhigh-Strength Q960 Steel at Elevated Temperatures Considering the Tensile Strain Rate	34

Evaluation of the Factors Affecting the Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Mixtures	33
Embracing Sustainability in Rigid Pavement Construction: Unveiling Geopolymer Concrete’s Potential with Incorporated Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Aggregates	33
Effect of Lithium Silicate–Impregnated Limestone Aggregate on Skid Resistance Properties of Bituminous Mixture	33
Beetroot Juice Additive in Chloride Brines Reduces Damage of Concrete Exposed to Freeze–Thaw Cycles	33
Influence of Fiber Content on Acoustic Emission Characteristics Related to Steel Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Unconfined Uniaxial Compression	32
Impact of Shield Tunneling Residues on Concrete Compressive Strength: Influencing Laws and Prediction Models	32
Fabrication and Performance of Microencapsulated Phase-Change Material/Gypsum Plaster Tile for Thermal Energy–Storage Building Material	32