OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Cement & Concrete Composites is 79. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars	353
Editorial Board	290
Editorial Board	223
Editorial Board	207
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test	193
Diffusion coefficient and infinitesimal shrinkage strain of a Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composite (SHCC) determined by inverse analysis of experiments	180
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials	180
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition	178
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy	172
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars	170
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation	164
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing	158
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability	156
The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles	153
Advanced industrial-grade carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer cement supercapacitors for building-integrated energy storage solutions	150
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content	142
How do discharge rate and pipeline length influence the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete after pumping?	142
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties	137
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete	133
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation	131
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation	128
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC	126
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste	120
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics	119
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires	118

Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere	117
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders	117
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior	117
Reaction mechanisms of alkali-activated glass powder-ggbs-CAC composites	116
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar	113
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete	112
Fully coupled physicochemical-mechanical modeling of sulfate attack-induced expansion in cement-based materials	111
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials	111
Low-temperature (−10 °C) curing of Portland cement paste – Synergetic effects of chloride-free antifreeze admixture, C–S–H seeds, and room-temperature pre-curing	110
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete	110
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material	109
Influence of elevated temperatures on the bond behaviour of ribbed GFRP bars in concrete	108
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection	108
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder	107
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content	106
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures	105
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste	104
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration	104
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation	103
Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids	100
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag	99
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete	99
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand	97
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement	96
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates	93
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures	93
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system	93
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates	93
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement	91
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates	91
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete	89
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement and supplementary cementitious materials-containing binders in self-healing systems	88
Protection of galvanized steel using benzotriazole as a corrosion inhibitor in simulated concrete pore solution and alkali-activated fly ash solution	88
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag	88
Experimental and mechanics-based analysis of fatigue-induced pull-out degradation in single hooked-end steel fiber in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites	88
Preparation of reactive urchin-like recycled concrete aggregate by wet carbonation: Towards improving the bonding capability of the interfacial transition zone in recycled aggregate concrete	88
Durability evaluation of reinforced concrete with surface treatment of soy methyl ester-polystyrene under freeze-thaw cycles and calcium chloride	88
Supersulfated cements based on pumice with quicklime, anhydrite and hemihydrate: Characterization and environmental impact	87
Novel tri-viscous model to simulate pumping of flowable concrete through characterization of lubrication layer and plug zones	87
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations	86
Biomimetic anisotropic hydrogel as a smart self-healing agent of sustainable cement-based infrastructure	85
Nano-mechanism of graphene oxide reinforced fly ash-slag based geopolymer materials to form high polymerization degree C-(A)-S-H: A new view of physical-chemical synergistic effect	84
Concrete 3D printing of lightweight elements using hollow-core extrusion of filaments	84
Analytical and experimental studies on alkali-silica reaction mechanism: Aggregate cracking and chemical composition change of gel	83
Development and characteristics of multifunctional ultra-lightweight engineered cementitious composites incorporating cenospheres and PE fibre	83
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres	82
Impact of inherent characteristics of raw laterite and its calcination on properties of geopolymers	81
Rheology and structural build-up of sodium silicate- and sodium hydroxide-activated GGBFS mixtures	81
Microstructure as a key parameter for understanding chloride ingress in alkali-activated mortars	81
Recent Advances in High-Strength Engineered Geopolymer Composites (HS-EGC): Bridging Sustainable Construction and Resilient Infrastructure	81

Editorial Board	80
A review: Material and structural properties of UHPC at elevated temperatures or fire conditions	80
Retraction notice to “Effect of particle size of nanosilica on microstructure of C–S–H and its impact on mechanical strength” [Cement Concr. Compos. 97 (2019) 312–321]	80
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement	79
Editorial Board	79
Enabling carbon dioxide mineralization and active set control in portlandite-based cementitious suspensions	79