OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Building Engineering is 56. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel approach to improve quality of delivered concrete using slump estimations of the ready-mixed concrete (RMC) truck mixer	399
The investigating on mechanical properties of engineered cementitious composites with high ductility and low cost	351
Response spectra of two-story frames with racks on the elastic floor	217
Behavior resulting from fire in plasterboard with plastic cable waste aggregates	212
Influence of microwave curing on the early performance of heat-stored LC3 composites	207
Piping network optimization for district heating system using an enhanced Genetic Algorithm searching method	190
Integrating energy simulations and analytical hierarchy process procedure in multi-criteria evaluation of heating systems for industrial buildings	186
The effects of three environmental factors on problem-solving abilities during evacuation	165
Investigation of mixing techniques for full-strength-grade engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Mechanical properties and microstructure	126
Experimental and numerical investigations of post-fire behaviour of circular steel tube confined steel-reinforced concrete columns under eccentric loading	123
An investigation using resampling techniques and explainable machine learning to minimize fire losses in residential buildings	119
Numerical simulation of control valve flow characteristics based on DE-Bayesian modified turbulence model	119
Etna volcanic ash as new sustainable supplementary cementitious material	108
Preparation and characteristics of cold-bonded lightweight aggregates by recycling mine tailings and industrial waste residues based-binder	95
Heating and energy performances of a dynamic Trombe wall incorporating phase change materials under different operation modes	92
Corrigendum to “An off-grid solar district energy system with borehole thermal energy storage: Life cycle assessment in a subarctic region” [J. Build. Eng. 91 (2024) 109576]	89
Molecular investigation on interfacial toughening between silane coupling agent treated glass fiber and cement	86
A new approach for global and multi-objective optimization of fin and tube heat exchanger	84
Retraction notice to “Synergistic effects of waste plastic food tray as low-cost fibrous materials and palm oil fuel ash on transport properties and drying shrinkage of concrete” [J. Build. Eng. 42 (2	83
Modelica-based modeling and simulation of a novel dedicated outdoor air-conditioning system with double heat recovery	81
Understanding the synergistic geopolymerization mechanism of multiple solid wastes in ternary geopolymers	81
Sustainable façade design: Prototyping and evaluating self-shading and flat modules for thermal performance and environmental impact	79
CO2 sequestration and low carbon strategies in 3D printed concrete	79
High-alumina cementitious materials for binder jetting 3D printing: Exploring suitable mixing ratio and curing solution for improving mechanical properties and hydration reaction	77
Retrofitting HVAC systems for enhanced energy performance and resilience in university data center room	76

Experimental studies on bond behaviour of steel rebar with different rib patterns in concrete	76
Alkali-activated concrete with expanded polystyrene: A lightweight, high-strength solution for fire resistance and explosive protection	76
Durability against dry-wet and freeze-thaw cycles of carbon sequestration foamed concrete utilizing abandoned soil and waste serpentine	73
A systematic review of occupancy pattern in urban building energy modeling: From urban to building-scale	73
Enhancing sustainability in concrete production: A novel compression casting technique for optimizing cement usage	73
Research on the capillary absorption capacity of concrete of different particle sizes after high temperature based on nuclear magnetic resonance technology	72
Progresses of green magnesium phosphate cement: Production, energy consumption, substitution and recycling of magnesia	72
Molecular dynamics study of surface alkalization reaction in high calcium systems	71
Effects of stone powder on microstructure of manufactured-sand concrete and its gas permeability	70
Assessment of perlite by-product as pozzolanic material in cement pastes	69
Mix design strategy and optimization considering characteristic evaluation of geopolymer concrete	69
Benchmark problems in optimum structural design of 3D reinforced concrete frames	69
Resistance reduction characteristics analysis of the tee based on field synergy and viscous dissipation	68
Seismic response of expanded polystyrene (EPS) sandwiched concrete panels system in buildings: Damage distribution and correlation analysis of parameters	67
Interaction between demulsification, curing of waterborne epoxy resin emulsions and cement hydration	67
Experimental research on the out-of-plane performance of traditional residential timber frame-wall with embedded metal connectors in central China	67
Influence of elevated temperatures on the mechanical behavior of one-part coal ash geopolymer concrete with sodium metasilicate pentahydrate and sodium metasilicate anhydrous as alkaline activators	64
Identifying bioclimatic techniques for sustainable low-rise high-density residential units: Comparative analysis on the ventilation performance of vernacular dwellings in China	63
Assessment of interface characteristics and durability aspects of manufactured sand (M-sand) in engineered cementitious composites	63
Experimental and analytical investigation on dowel-pinned connections with varying pin diameters for granite cladding	63
Axial compressive behaviour of SWSSC-filled stainless steel tube columns with in-built CFRP or stainless steel tubes	62
The influence of indoor environmental factors on toluene uptake rate of a tube-type diffusive sampler	60
Damage and quantitative indexes for steel reinforced concrete column with T-shaped section	60
Numerical study on wake control of square cylinder based on vertical axis wind turbines	59
Experimental investigation and numerical modeling for induction fans	59
Double shear tests of high-strength steel bolted connections with reduced tightening	58
Utilization of manganese-rich sludge in concrete: Mechanical, nanoscale characteristics and leaching behavior	58
Numerical simulation of the in-plane lateral response of RC infill frames using a FEM-DMEM modelling approach	58
The advantages of using initial stiffness in direct displacement-based design	58
Planning of distributed ventilation systems for energy-efficient buildings by discrete optimisation	58
Multi-objective teaching-learning-based optimization of combined commercial fuel cells for electricity production	57
Study on winter thermal environmental characteristics of the atrium space of teaching building in China's cold region	56
Design of new energy-efficient temporary facilities for emergency housing: An Italian case	56