OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Building Engineering is 63. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
The fabrication and research of pH-responsive cement-based materials with switchable wettability	236
Development of a methodology for studying microbiological contamination of office indoor air by analyzing air handling unit filters - Application to a low-energy building	232
A failure criterion of bond strength of corroded steel bars based on plasticity and limit analysis of concrete and the prediction model of shear capacity of beams based on CSCT and MCFT theories	202
Out-of-plane impact behavior and post-impact damage evaluation of GFRP bar-reinforced concrete shear walls in fire	195
Seismic behavior of prefabricated lightweight steel composite frame-sandwich wall with enhanced border structure	165
Assessing the performance of infrared thermography and PIV methods to identify and characterize the air inlets and outlets in wall assemblies	140
Investigation of dynamic properties of tall buildings under super typhoon Mangkhut via Bayesian method	134
Seismic performance of reinforced concrete beams under freeze-thaw cycles	126
PDEM-based reliability assessment of RC frames against progressive collapse considering initial local failure	124
Application and impact of carrier systems and immobilization methods in microbial self-healing cement-based composites: A comprehensive review	121
Impact of microwave radiation on recycled concrete powder in cement-based materials: Structure, hydration activity and mechanism	118
Bond of steel bars in S-PVA-HF concrete with different cooling methods after high-temperature exposure	109
Comparative study on the thermal and irradiation resistance performance of geopolymers and cement-based foamed materials	107
Through-cracking risk and life-cycle performance of polymer-modified mortars under severe cold service conditions	100
Lifetime seismic fragility analysis of long-span spatial structures considering the wind-induced fatigue effect	99
A novel ductile CHS knee bracing system for rehabilitation of earthquake-damaged buildings: The case of Sarpol-e-Zahab (Iran) earthquake	98
Macro and micro damage and degradation mechanism of granite-concrete interface under acidic dry-wet cycles	94
Advancing indoor environmental assessment through hotspot analysis	92
Assessment of Mediterranean schools’ energy consumption and indoor environmental factors evolution through weighted Retrofit Potential Index in climate change scenarios	92
Study of seismic performance of reinforced concrete rocking columns	88
Editorial Board	85
Study on mold and condensation risks after vacancy of residential space with walls in contact with the ground	83
Development and performance evaluation of a novel anti-friction agent for H-beam extraction in soil mixing walls	83
Identifying configuration paths for effectively transferring knowledge to green building users —— from the online and offline transfer perspectives	81
Assessing the flexural fatigue life of engineered cementitious composites exposed to freeze-thaw cycles	81

Evaluation of characteristics of adhesion strength between wood flooring and finish mortar for prevention of construction defects	80
Elastoplastic stability analysis of semi-rigid glulam reticulated shells with bolted joints and initial imperfections	80
The influence of indoor environmental factors on toluene uptake rate of a tube-type diffusive sampler	79
Seismic performance comparison between reinforced concrete frame structures with and without energy dissipating cladding panel system: Shaking table test and numerical simulation	78
Seismic behavior of composite shear walls with boundary columns using rectangular and U-shaped concrete-filled steel tubes	77
Seismic behavior of slender prestressed reinforced concrete short-leg walls	77
Effects of encapsulating cellulose acetate microfibers on the mechanical, thermal and environmental properties of geopolymers: A new solution to mitigate the cigarettes pollution	77
Measurement of air permeance in mass timber elements assembled through the dovetail technique	77
Cooling urban buildings with a combined meander EAHE–DEC system: Energy and water consumption analysis	76
Wall-frame interaction of steel plate shear wall strengthened by foam-infilled corrugated CFRP panel	76
Mechanical properties and microscopic characterization of coal-based synthetic natural gas slag as supplementary cementitious materials	75
Influence in the mechanical properties and salt erosion resistance of recycled sand UHPC made from fly ash content	75
Effect of printing parameters on extrudability and buildability of ultra-low carbon cementitious material	75
A multi-scale electrochemical framework for performance evaluation of corrosion inhibitors in mitigating steel reinforcement corrosion under varying chloride contamination conditions	74
Evaluation of a modular construction system in accordance with the Passivhaus standard for components	74
Partially-restrained steel frame filled by RC infill walls with openings: Tests and numerical simulation	73
On optimal triple friction pendulum base-isolation design for steel moment-frame buildings employing value-based seismic design methodology	73
Stress-strain characterization of wire and arc additively manufactured aluminium alloys using the Ramberg-Osgood model	72
A hybrid forecasting method for cooling load in large public buildings based on improved long short term memory	71
Static behavior of lattice angle steel-concrete composite columns subjected to eccentric compressive loads	70
Utilization of solid waste from tunnel excavation as manufactured sand with different lithology and pre-washing process for preparation of eco-friendly ultra-high performance concretes: Properties and	70
Development of a transient analytical method for multi-pipe earth-to-air heat exchangers with parallel configuration	69
A study on the impact of electrochromic glazing on indoor environment	69
Group effect and damage assessment for bolted glulam connection with slotted-in steel plates in tension	69
Ultimate performance of two-way reinforced concrete flat slabs enhanced by SHCC drop panels mitigating punching failure	68
A holistic approach for solar-driven HVAC evaporative cooling system: Comparative study of dry and wet channel	67
New insights into the effects of silicate modulus, alkali content and modification on multi-properties of recycled brick powder-based geopolymer	67
Three-dimensional laser scanning for large-scale as-built surveying of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Speed Skating Stadium: A case study	67
The impact of mechanical and natural ventilation modes on the spread of indoor airborne contaminants: A review	67
Theoretical, numerical and experimental studies on thermal insulation performance of different cross laminated timber walls	66
Microstructure and macroscopic properties of low-carbon concrete subjected to elevated temperature: State-of-the-Art Review	66
The spatial and temporal variation characteristics and formation mechanism of the interfacial transition zone of cemented coal gangue backfill	66
An inerter enhanced floating floor structure for seismic hazard mitigation	66
Full-scale tests on resilient post-earthquake repair of steel beam-to-column connections	65
Reliability assessment of unreinforced masonry buildings using fragility curves for collapse and non-collapse scenarios	65
Spatial mechanical behavior and damage of traditional timber frames by fiber-based modelling of crossed floor beam-column joints	64
Relationship between chloride ion permeation resistance of ultra-high performance concrete and lightweight aggregate ratio	63
An open-loop hybrid photovoltaic solar thermal evacuated tube energy system: A new configuration to enhance techno economic of conventional photovoltaic solar thermal system	63