OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Cement & Concrete Composites is 74. 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
Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars	304
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content	252
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content	190
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials	184
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates	174
Editorial Board	166
Diffusion coefficient and infinitesimal shrinkage strain of a Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composite (SHCC) determined by inverse analysis of experiments	165
Editorial Board	165
Editorial Board	164
The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles	159
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics	158
Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test	158
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy	147
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars	145
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability	138
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior	136
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition	133
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete	133
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag	126
How do discharge rate and pipeline length influence the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete after pumping?	124
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete	123
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates	119
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste	117
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag	114
Influence of elevated temperatures on the bond behaviour of ribbed GFRP bars in concrete	112

Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders	112
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete	112
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste	109
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing	107
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete	107
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere	105
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation	105
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system	104
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	103
Characterization of concrete shrinkage induced strains in internally-restrained RC structures by distributed optical fiber sensing	102
Advanced Industrial-Grade Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Cement Supercapacitors for Building-Integrated Energy Storage Solutions	102
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures	101
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties	97
Reaction mechanisms of alkali-activated glass powder-ggbs-CAC composites	96
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	95
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials	94
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation	93
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand	93
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation	91
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration	90
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material	90
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection	89
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement	89
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates	89
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar	89
Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids	89
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation	88
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC	87
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete	86
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires	86
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures	86
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement	85
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder	84
Tensile behavior simulation of ECC/SHCC at subzero temperatures based on a fiber/interface combination constitutive model	83
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement	82
Novel tri-viscous model to simulate pumping of flowable concrete through characterization of lubrication layer and plug zones	82
Durability evaluation of reinforced concrete with surface treatment of soy methyl ester-polystyrene under freeze-thaw cycles and calcium chloride	81
Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance	81
Electrical resistivity of partially-saturated alkali-activated slag containing sodium nitrite admixture	81
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement and supplementary cementitious materials-containing binders in self-healing systems	80
Microstructure as a key parameter for understanding chloride ingress in alkali-activated mortars	79
Tartaric acid effects on hydration development and physico-mechanical properties of blended calcium sulphoaluminate cements	79
Effects of unconventional fly ashes on cementitious paste properties	79
Experimental and theoretical studies on the hydration of ordinary portland cement/calcium sulfoaluminate cement blends containing biological admixtures	77
Optimizing supplementary cementitious material replacement to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete	77
Gamma irradiation sensitivity of early hardening cement mortar	76
Rheology and structural build-up of sodium silicate- and sodium hydroxide-activated GGBFS mixtures	76
Effect of dosage of silica fume on the macro-performance and micro/nanostructure of seawater Portland cement pastes prepared with an ultra-low water-to-binder ratio	76
Electrochemical chloride extraction on reinforced concrete contaminated external chloride: Efficiencies of intermittent applications and impacts on hydration products	75
Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement	74

Development and characteristics of multifunctional ultra-lightweight engineered cementitious composites incorporating cenospheres and PE fibre	74
A review of self-sensing ultra-high performance concrete: Towards next-generation smart structural materials	74