OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Transportation Engineering Part B-Pavements is 2. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Fatigue Damage Prediction for Superload Vehicles in Pennsylvania on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements	39
Measuring Long-Term Performance of Unbonded Concrete Overlay Pavement in Florida	32
Drones for Road Condition Monitoring: Applications and Benefits	31
Detection of Unreported Treatments in Pavement Management System of Iowa DOT Using Machine Learning Classification Algorithm	29
Hydroplaning Effects of Tread Patterns of Motorcycle Tires	21
Prediction of the Water Film Thickness for Tining Concrete Pavement	19
Enhancing Pothole Detection with Self-Supervised Learning: A Hybrid Contrastive and Noncontrastive Approach for Label-Efficient Segmentation	18
Comparing the Effect of Moisture on Different Fatigue and Cracking Behaviors of RAP–WMA	18
Using Fiber-Optic Sensors to Assess the Strength Characteristics of Road Structures Allowing for Vehicle Speed	17
Road Surface Condition Monitoring in Extreme Weather Using a Feature-Learning Enhanced Mask–RCNN	17
Robust Random Forest Model for Faulting Prediction in Jointed Concrete Pavement	16
Pavement Monitoring Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: An Overview	15
Determination of the Cracking Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Prepared with Capsules Containing Waste Oil	15
Study on Vehicle Vibration Response under the Condition of 3D Tire–Pavement Contact for Unmanned Driving	14
Performance Improvement of Cold Recycled Bitumen Emulsion Mixture with Multicomponent Filler	13
Predictive Modeling of Graphene-Modified Warm-Mix Asphalt: Integrating Rheology and Stress Sensitivity	13
Evaluation of Dense-Graded Asphalt Surfaces Texture Indexes Isotropy and 2D–3D Equivalency	12
Reflective Cracking Performance Evaluations of Highly Polymer-Modified Asphalt Mixture	12
Modeling the Impacts of Fixed-Path Truck Platooning on Pavement Performance: Texas IH 35 Case Study	12
Design, Construction, and In-Service Causes of Premature Pavement Deterioration: A Fuzzy Delphi Application	11
Development and Validation of a Nonlinear Model for Predicting Asphalt Concrete Rutting	11
Evaluating Effects of Fischer-Tropsch Waxes on Rheology, Rutting, Fracture, and Low-Temperature Properties of Asphalt Binder Containing RAP	10
Mechanical Analysis of the Stress State and Damage Risk of Asphalt Pavement Based on a Three-Dimensional Space Calculation Program	10
Integrating Quality Assurance in Balance Mix Designs for Durable Asphalt Mixtures: State-of-the-Art Literature Review	10
Investigation of the Top-Down Cracking Propagation Behavior of Flexible Asphalt Pavement Based on Numerical Modeling and Full-Scale Accelerated Pavement Tests	10

Impact of Laboratory Long-Term Aging Procedures on Intermediate-Temperature Behavior of Asphalt Binders in Asphalt Fine Aggregate Matrix Mixtures	10
Study of Aging Asphalt Recovery Using Peanut Oil Residue as a Biomass Regenerator	9
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Integrating TCN-Transformer for Damage Evolution Analysis of Asphalt Concrete under Freeze–Thaw Cycles	9
Valuing Imperfect Information from Inspection and Sensing in Condition-Based Roadway Pavement Management with Partially Observable Conditions	9
Low-Temperature Performance of Open-Grade Friction Course Based on Computed Tomography Image Reconstruction Technology	9
Mechanistic Excess Fuel Consumption of a 3D Passenger Vehicle on Rough Pavements	9
Development and Characterization of Bio-Oil Derived from Sugarcane Bagasse for Asphalt Binder Modification	9
Feasibility of Siliceous Sandstone Utilization in Porous Asphalt Mixture	9
Micro- and Macrocharacterization of RHA-GGBS–Stabilized Alluvial Silty Soil: Effects of Interactive RHA-GGBS on Engineering Properties	9
Site Assessment of Surface Texture and Skid Resistance by Varying the Grit Parameters of an SMA	9
Metal Organic Frameworks as Antiaging Agents for Bitumen: Investigating the Inhibition of Oxidation Reaction	8
The Analysis of Dynamic Response by Combining the Hertz Contact with Two-Degree-of-Freedom Model in Intelligent Compaction	8
Discussion of “Characteristics of Resilient Modulus of Weathered Phyllite Subgrade during Saturation Process”	8
Detection of Asphalt Pavement Cracks Based on Vision Transformer Improved YOLO V5	8
Calibration of Rutting and Fatigue Cracking Models for Flexible Pavement Design in Louisiana Using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design	8
Simulation Analysis and Optimization of Temperature Field for Hot In-Place Asphalt Pavement Recycling	8
Impact of Wide-Base Tire on Flexible Pavement Responses: Coupling Effects of Multiaxle and Dynamic Loading	8
Crack Detection and Measurement Using PTZ Camera–Based Image Processing Method on Expressways	8
Development of Macrocracking Master Curves of Asphalt Mixtures	8
Effectiveness of Pavement Grooving in Skidding Prevention on Horizontal Curves	8
Mesoscale Mechanism of Asphalt Track Bed in Reducing Cyclic Settlement of Ballast Layer under High-Speed Train Traffic Loads	8
Mechanistic Design Framework for Evaluating the Potential for Concrete Pavement Growth and Blowup	7
Pavement Safety Characteristics Evaluation Utilizing Crowdsourced Vehicular and Cellular Sensor Data	7
Fast Calculation Method for Mechanical Response at the Surface of Asphalt Pavement under an Elliptical Load	7
Evaluation of Skid Resistance Indicators of Asphalt Pavement Based on 3D Reconstruction of Surface Textures	7
Impact of Local Calibration on Pavement Design in Michigan	7
Nanosilica Types and Their Influences on the Rheological Properties of Bitumen	7
Ranking of the Commonly Used Aggregate and Asphalt Binder Systems in Arkansas	7
Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Pavement Considering the Stress and Moisture Dependency of Unbound Granular Base	6
Comparison of Asphalt Pavement Crack Segmentation Based on Different Fusion Methods of RGB Images and Thermal Images	6
Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials on the Rheological Characteristics of Crumb Rubber–Modified Asphalt	6
Performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt and Modified Binders Containing Polyethylene	6
Influence of Mesoscopic Structural Characteristics of Asphalt Mixture on Damage Behavior of Asphalt Pavement	6
Field and Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Cement Treated Cold Recycled Asphalt Pavement Mixtures	6
Effects of Periodically Changing Temperatures on the Bond Interface between Crack Sealant and Repaired Pavement	6
Establishing Safety-Based Minimal Pavement Performance Thresholds to Support Municipal Infrastructure Asset Management	6
Long-Term Performance and Safety Implications of High-Friction Surfacing Treatments	6
Case Study on Forensic Evaluation of Field Performance of 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Cold Mix with Rejuvenator in a Low-Volume Road	6
Optimization-Based Decision-Making Approach for Incorporating the Length Constraint of Preventive Maintenance into Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Planning	6
Deep Learning–Based Autonomous Road Condition Assessment Leveraging Inexpensive RGB and Depth Sensors and Heterogeneous Data Fusion: Pothole Detection and Quantification	6
Crack Detection and Quantification of Rural Cement Concrete Pavements Based on Deep-Learning Fusion Model	6
Fragility Assessment of Flexible Pavement Roads Subjected to Tsunami Debris Flows in Coastal Pakistan	6
New Approach in Determining Pay Adjustment Factors Based on Rutting Performance Modeling for Asphalt Pavements	5
PCI Estimation Method for Evaluating Asphalt Deterioration Leveraging SAM and YOLOv8	5
A Machine Learning–Based Framework for Predicting Pavement Roughness and Aggregate Segregation during Construction	5
Evaluation of Cracking Resistance of High Modulus Asphalt Mixture Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement	5
Influence of Water Film Thickness on the British Pendulum Number for Tined Concrete Pavements	5
Diffusion Influence Mechanism of Virgin and Aged Asphalt Binder System Based on Molecular Dynamics	5
Ultrathin Wearing Course for Pavement Preventive Maintenance: A State-of-the-Art Review	5
Investigating the Potential of Untreated and Treated Waste Cooking Oil for Rejuvenation of Aged Asphalt Binder	5

Impact of Climatic Data Sources on Pavement Performance Prediction in Michigan	5
Evaluation of a Machine Learning Approach for Temperature Prediction in Pavement Base and Subgrade Layers in Alberta, Canada	5
Bonding Performance of Sulfur-Based Polymers for Pavement Repair	5
Development and Validation of 3D Commercial Vehicle Multibody Dynamics Model to Assess Dynamic Load Coefficient	4
Molecular Dynamics Study of the Interface Behavior of Asphalt–Aggregate Systems Considering the Salt Solution Environment	4
Configuration Research of Recessed Pavement Markings Based on Digital Imagery	4
Modeling Pavement Deterioration and Pavement Maintenance Management Optimization	4
Path-Planning Algorithm for Automated Pavement Crack Sealing Based on Postman Problems	4
Factors Influencing the Design of Semirigid Pavement in Different Climatic Regions Using LTPP Data, MEPDG Software, and the Design of the Experiment Method	4
Deep Learning–Based Detection of Vehicle Axle Type with Images Collected via UAV	4
Numerical Prediction of Water Film Thickness on Pavement during Rainfall	4
Reviewers	4
Correlating the Asphalt-Binder MSCR Test Results to the HMA HWTT and Field Rutting Performance	4
Development of Pavement Performance and Remaining Service Life Prediction Tools for Iowa Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Systems	4
Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Vulcanized Natural Rubber–Modified Asphalt Binder	4
Prediction of Deflection Bowl Parameters by Gain Ratio Enabled Feature Selection and Machine-Learning Ensembles	4
Investigation of the Macroscale and Mesoscale Fracture Behaviors of Concrete Based on a Phase Field Regularized Cohesive Zone Model	3
An ANN-Based Approach for Nondestructive Asphalt Road Density Measurement	3
Sustainable Infrastructure Choice for Somali Ports: Modeling and Comparative Study of Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement	3
Evaluation of Road Base Grouting Quality Using GPR and Image Recognition–Based Method	3
Modulus Improvement Factor-Based Design Coefficients for Geogrid- and Geocell-Reinforced Bases	3
Designing Stone-Matrix Asphalt to Optimize Sustainability Using Limestone, Dolomite, and Crushed Gravel Aggregates	3
Impact of Asphalt Concrete Properties on the Illinois Flexibility Index Cracking and Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test Rutting Potential	3
Relationship between Foreign Object Debris, Roughness, and Friction	3
Mechanistic-Empirical Design for Rubblized Pavements in Michigan	3
Exploring the Safety Impacts of Pavement Friction Using Continuous Pavement Friction Measurement Data with Correlated Random Parameters Negative Binomial Models	3
Heat Conduction Behaviors in Semiflexible Pavements Using Discrete-Element Method	3
Optimizing Ball Milling for High-Quality Recycled Aggregates: Examining the Mechanical Processing and Performance of Cement-Treated Bases	3
Crack Detection of Asphalt Concrete Using Combined Fracture Mechanics and Digital Image Correlation	3
Automated Segmentation and Deterioration Determination of Road Markings	3
An Improved Two-Stage Bottom-Up Optimization Approach for Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Decision Making	3
Accuracy of Pavement ME Methodology in Predicting Strain Responses under Multiple Axle Loadings in Flexible Pavements	3
Effects of Liquefied Waste Plastics on Chemical and Rheological Properties of Bitumen	3
Characterization of Intermediate Temperature Fracture Properties of Asphalt Mixtures as Measured with Different Tests	3
Evaluation of the Accuracy of Pavement ME Methodology in Calculating Equivalent Loading Frequency and Its Effect on Strain Response Predictions in Flexible Pavements	3
Improving Data Quality of Automated Pavement Condition Data Collection: Summary of State of the Practices of Transportation Agencies and Views of Professionals	3
Survival Analysis and Cost Effectiveness of Winter Pothole Patching Techniques	3
Evaluation of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Binder Rejuvenating Behavior during Hot In-Place Recycling	2
Development and Accuracy Validation of an Image-Based Pavement Roughness Inspection System	2
Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Performance Model Considering Inherent Bias in Performance Data	2
Field Assessment of Cold In-Place Recycled Asphalt Mixtures Using Accelerated Pavement Testing	2
The Adverse Effects of Depression-Type Distress on Driving in Asphalt Pavements	2
Water Retention and Evaporation Characteristics of Porous Asphalt	2
Energy-Efficient Tunnel Paving Materials Based on Road Surface Luminance	2
Methodology for Computing Dynamic Response of JPCP Subject to Moving Axle Load Considering Combined Effects from Pavement Roughness and Temperature Curling	2
Engineering Performance and Sustainability Assessment of Warm-Mix SBS-Modified Asphalt Mixture with Foaming Technique	2
SIFT-Aided Rectified 2D-DIC for Displacement and Strain Measurements in Asphalt Concrete Testing	2
Reviewers	2
Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Runway Strips during Veer-Off Incidents	2
Study of the Shrinkage and Freeze–Thaw Performance of Cement-Stabilized Macadam Mixtures Based on Rotary Compaction	2
A Low-Level Air Heating Method to Dissipate Dense Fog on Highways	2
Effects of Synthetic Fibers on the Mechanical Properties and Thickness Requirements of Roller-Compacted Concrete for Pavements	2
Axle Weight Limits for Single and Tandem Axles	2
Research on Intelligent Compaction Vibration Signal Processing and Harmonic Ratio Index Calculation Methods	2
Effect of Saturation on Performance of Steel Slag Ballast under Cyclic Rail Loads	2
An Innovative Pavement Performance Prediction Method Based on Few-Shot Learning	2
Developing a Benchmarking Methodology for Concrete Global Warming Potentials in North America	2
Fatigue Resistance of Thin Fiber-Reinforced Surfacing Asphalt Mixes in Laboratory Conditions	2
Investigation of the Effect of Pavement Albedo on Urban Temperature Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation	2
Laboratory Study on Gradation Design and Pavement Performance of Fine and Porous Asphalt Concrete PAC-5	2
HWCNet: A Semantic Segmentation Model for Highway Asphalt Pavement Cracks	2
Advanced Hybrid CNN-GRU Model for IRI Prediction in Flexible Asphalt Pavements	2
Anomaly Detection and Correction Framework for Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Data Based on LSTM	2
A Lightweight Detection Algorithm for Pavement Structure Distress Based on Ground-Penetrating Radar Investigation and Joint Pruning	2
Validation of a Novel Sensing Approach for Continuous Pavement Monitoring Using Full-Scale APT Testing	2
Numerical Analysis of the Initiation Cause of the Surface Transverse Cracks in Semirigid Asphalt Pavement	2
Estimation of Resilient Modulus Constitutive Model Parameters for Unbound Coarse Materials for MEPDG	2
Performance Properties of a Hot-Mix Asphalt Modified with Oil Palm Kernel Shell–Based Biochar for Road Pavements	2