OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering is 5. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Investigation on fatigue cracks of diaphragm cutout in bridge orthotropic steel deck	27
Mechanical behaviour of shield tunnel linings strengthened by steel plates spanning circumferential joints	21
Machine learning classifier-based dynamic surrogate model for structural reliability analysis	21
Design loads and integrated performance metrics for highway bridges impacted by heavy vehicles	21
Sustainable and seismic resilience of lightweight hybrid residential buildings - a Romanian perspective	20
The worksites of the Duomo di Milano: extending the life of a Cathedral	20
An approach to seismic damage detection and evaluation in RC bridge piers through vibration data	20
A simple network-based probabilistic method for estimating recovery of lifeline services to buildings after an earthquake	19
Probabilistic multi-objective optimum combined inspection and monitoring planning and decision making with updating	19
Experimental study on the flexural behaviour of corroded concrete beams reinforced with hybrid steel/GFRP bars	19
Forward iterative algorithm for fabrication geometry of steel girders in cable-stayed bridges	19
Modeling near-real-time multiphase cascading failures across interdependent power, water, and gas infrastructure	18
Impact of vertical girder deformations on the high-speed train operation performance	18
Flexural strengthening of large-scale damaged reinforced concrete bridge slab using UHPC layer with different interface techniques	17
Improvement of inspection and maintenance gantries in the Honshu Shikoku Bridges	17
Exploratory study on experimental and prediction based stress-strain behaviour of corroded prestressing steel strands	17
Experimental study on longitudinal seismic damage progress and failure mode of a three-tower extradosed bridge	17
Human error impact in structural safety of a reinforced concrete bridge	16
Necessity investigation of tie-down devices for single-pylon cable-stayed bridges to resist near-fault earthquakes with finite element models updated by vibration measurements	16
Preliminary seismic assessment for low-rise reinforced concrete buildings including corrosion-induced deterioration	16
A hybrid genetic algorithm to maintain road networks using reliability theory	16
Bridge safety assessment, maintenance, monitoring, and life-cycle performance	14
TSCB-Net: transformer-enhanced semantic segmentation of surface damage of concrete bridges	14
Bridge vulnerabilities and collapses: the Italian experience	13
Diagnostic load testing and assessment of a corroded corrugated metal pipe culvert before rehabilitation	13

Car-following model calibration with load effect as additional optimisation objective	13
Feasibility study on intelligent bridge combined with smart monitoring techniques	13
Probabilistic corrosion hazard maps for reinforced concrete infrastructure in coastal regions	13
Seismic performance of fibre-reinforced polymer and steel double-reinforced bridge piers	12
Impact of self-centering brace type on the seismic fragility of reinforced concrete frames	12
Policy-based disaster recovery planning model for interdependent infrastructure systems under uncertainty	12
Development of fragility functions for rigid-frame bridges subjected to tsunami-induced hydrodynamic forces	12
A study of stone arch bridge’s flood reliability through a surrogate model approach	12
Effects of temperature on the deflection of cable-stayed bridges during cantilever erection	12
Comparison of Markov chain and recurrent neural network in predicting bridge deterioration considering various factors	12
Identification of waterways maintenance significant units using secondary data and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory	12
Structural performance of hammerhead pier under eccentric loads: strut-and-tie modeling, finite element method, and full-scale experimental study	12
Stochastic field model for the residual radius along the length of naturally and artificially corroded rebars	12
Value of information from fatigue monitoring of the monopile foundation of an offshore wind turbine	11
Numerical model for time-dependent cracking and deflection of large-span concrete bridge structures	11
A dynamic Gaussian process surrogate model based on the grasshopper optimization algorithm for non-probabilistic reliability analysis of complex structures	11
Creep effects on elastomeric and ball rubber bearings under sustained lateral loads	11
Dynamic performance-based assessment for tied-arch bridges subjected to heavy multi-axial tractor-trailers	11
Experimental investigation on the hysteretic dynamics of a regenerative hybrid electrodynamic cable damper	11
Digital Twin-driven framework for fatigue lifecycle management of steel bridges	11
On the vertical coupling effect of ballasted tracks in multi–span simply–supported railway bridges under operating conditions	11
Selection of optimum joint gap size in bridges with seat-type abutments based on life-cycle-cost criteria	10
Experimental and numerical investigation on low-strength RC beams strengthened with side or bottom near surface mounted FRP rods	10
Rapid seismic damage assessment using machine learning methods: application to a gantry crane	10
Adaptively unsupervised seepage detection in tunnels from 3D point clouds	10
Reliability-based seismic performance of masonry arch bridges	9
Time-dependent seismic reliability of isolated bridges considering ageing deterioration of lead rubber bearings	9
Evidence on the value of information towards decision-makers	9
A large-scale prioritisation to strengthen the resilience of communities in Italian territorial contexts	9
An overview on finite element-modelling techniques for structural capacity assessment of corroded reinforced concrete structures	9
Bridge deterioration models for different superstructure types using Markov chains and two-step cluster analysis	9
Challenges in the application of digital transformation to inspection and maintenance of bridges	9
Inerter-based tuned mass dampers for response control of multi-degree-of-freedom structures subjected to wind and earthquake excitations	9
Seismic vulnerability assessment of ageing reinforced concrete structures under real mainshock-aftershock ground motions	9
A cause-based defect ranking approach for existing concrete bridges using Analytic Hierarchy Process and fuzzy-TOPSIS	8
Parametrized fragility, failure analysis and cost-effectively strengthening of electrical power distribution system under ice and concurrent wind hazards	8
An adaptive hybrid dimension-reduction model and its application for statistical moments estimation of stochastic systems and reliability analysis of structures	8
Damage detection for bridge structures under vehicle loads based on frequency decay induced by breathing cracks	8
Post-fire performance of GFRP reinforced concrete deep beams: experimental and numerical study	8
Study on seismic response of flexure-shear critical RC columns wrapped with TRC shells	8
Evaluating the accuracy of predicted bridge condition using machine learning: the role of condition history	7
Numerical simulation of the effect of thermal stresses on composite bridge decks	7
Investigation and treatment of bearing diseases for typical expressway and high-speed railway bridges in Eastern China: a field practice campaign	7
Fatigue reliability assessment and life-cycle cost analysis of roadway bridges equipped with weigh-in-motion systems	7
Resilience-based post-earthquake restoration scheduling for urban interdependent transportation-electric power network	7
Methodology for effective and efficient regional seismic retrofit using machine learning and stochastic optimization	7
Seismic damage assessment of highway bridges by means of soft computing techniques	7
Decision support and structural assessment of a corroding reinforced concrete bridge considering new information	7
Anomaly detection for bridge health monitoring data based on multiple encoded images and convolutional neural network	7
Requirements and challenges for infusion of SHM systems within Digital Twin platforms	7

Experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of stainless steel reinforced concrete beams	7
Probabilistic disaster social impact assessment of infrastructure system nodes	7
Experimental and numerical investigation of the hysteretic behavior of reinforced concrete column-steel beam interior joints under low seismic intensity levels	7
Imprecise structural reliability analysis of steel railway bridges using p-boxes and a fatigue probabilistic approach	7
Uncertainty quantification in the strain response of prestressed reinforced concrete structures using fractile based sampling	7
Assessment and mitigation of railway-induced environmental vibrations over underground comprehensive transportation hub	7
Fatigue reliability assessment of steel bridges considering spatial correlation in system evaluation	7
Three-dimensional finite element analyses for cyclic responses of precast segmental bridge piers accounting for bond-slip degradation	7
An energy-based method for assessing the equivalent static force of a vehicle collision with bridge columns	7
Bridge life consumption by permit vehicles	7
Risk-based pavement maintenance planning considering budget and pavement deterioration uncertainty	6
Bi-objective pavement maintenance and rehabilitation optimization decision-making model incorporating the construction length of preventive maintenance projects	6
Experimental study on the direct shear behavior of multiple shear keys at concrete glue joints subjected to uneven normal stress	6
Assessment, quantification and propagation of uncertainty in seismic life-cycle cost analysis	6
A topological characterisation of looped drainage networks	6
A new approach for detecting the damage of underground bridge foundations using transfer resistance	6
Integration of resilience and risk to natural hazards into transportation asset management of road networks: a systematic review	6
Artificial neural network-based multiple-input multiple-output metamodel for prediction of design parameters for a high-speed rail viaduct	6
Structural monitoring of concrete, steel, and composite bridges in Poland with distributed fibre optic sensors	6
Asset management for storm surge barriers: how and why?	6
Maintenance prioritisation framework for Taiwan’s pedestrian bridges	6
Numerical investigation of precast RC beam with unbonded prestressing tendon under impact loads	6
Seismic performance of near-fault girder bridges based on laminated rubber bearings under the impact of sequential earthquakes	6
Seismic risk prioritisation schemes for reinforced concrete bridge portfolios	6
The thrust line in masonry arches: a new simplified algorithm	6
Improved delivery of social benefits through the maintenance planning of public assets	6
Numerical study on the seismic performance of precast UHPC bridge columns considering the buckling behavior of replaceable energy dissipaters	6
Reliability assessment of existing concrete bridges under the passage of heavy trucks considering bending–shear interaction	6
Erratum for “Value of information of combinations of proof loading and pore pressure monitoring for flood defences” by Mark G. van der Krogt, Wouter J. Klerk, Wim Kanning, Timo Schweckendiek & Mat	5
Fragility analysis of an ultra high voltage transmission tower in saline soil subjected to wind loads	5
Mapping the chloride-induced corrosion damage risks for bridge decks under climate change	5
Detection of corrosion on steel structures using an artificial neural network	5
A methodology for probabilistic pavement condition forecast based on Bayesian filters	5
Human-induced loading and dynamic response of footbridges in the vertical direction due to restricted pedestrian traffic	5
Probabilistic structural identification and condition assessment of prestressed concrete bridges based on Bayesian inference using deflection measurements	5
Effect of pinching on structural resilience: performance of reinforced concrete and timber structures under repeated cycles	5
Simulation and factor analysis for post-earthquake recovery of densely populated urban residential communities in China	5
An explicit approach for modeling the performance of transportation networks immediately after an earthquake	5
Full scale test on reinforced concrete elements of an existing bridge: on-site investigation and laboratory testing design	5
Experimental investigation on static damage of concrete bridge under shear loading based on acoustic emission	5
Study on the buffeting response of a long-span truss arch bridge during construction based on a large-scale full bridge model wind tunnel test	5
Mechanical characteristics analysis of the orthotropic steel deck in heavy-haul railway bridges	5
Machine learning based pavement performance prediction for data-driven decision of asphalt pavement overlay	5
Development and comparison of seismic fragility curves for bridges based on empirical and analytical approaches	5
Seismic fragility of reinforced concrete bridge columns utilizing ductile fiber-reinforced concrete covers	5
RC structures life-cycle probabilistic evaluation method considering mesoscopic material uncertainty with chloride ingress	5
Experimental study on deformational resilience of longitudinal joint in shield tunnel lining	5
Prediction of corrosion-induced retraction slip of prestressing strand in pre-tensioned concrete beams	5
Bearing capacity and failure behavior of segments with a mid-span opening of a shield subway tunnel	5
Analysis of the pavement deterioration uncertainty scenarios on pavement maintenance and rehabilitation planning optimization	5
Finite element model of a cable-stayed bridge updated with vibration measurements and its application to investigate the variation of modal frequencies in monitoring	5
Evaluation of dynamic impact factor of existing bridges with road surface damages based on dynamic response under traffic flow loading	5
Energy-based time equivalent method for evaluating the fire resistance of timber–concrete composite structures exposed to travelling fires	5
Damage identification in cable-stayed bridges based on the behavior of neutral axis under traffic loading	5
Human-induced vertical vibration of a glass suspension footbridge: experimental study and numerical analysis	5
A novel approach to investigate the mechanical properties of the material for bridge health monitoring using convolutional neural network	5
Consequences of representativeness bias on SHM-based decision-making	5
Dynamic responses of a vehicle–bridge–soil interaction system subjected to stochastic-type ice loads	5
A procedure for bridge visual inspections prioritisation in the context of preliminary risk assessment with limited information	5