Key papers in Civil and Structural Engineering
Pofolia’s corpus holds 47 papers from the Civil and Structural Engineering subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010
2013 · FWCI 87.60 · 2,704 citations
The fib Model Code 2010 is a comprehensive guide for concrete structures, covering their entire lifecycle from design to dismantlement.
Fracture and Size Effect in Concrete and Other Quasibrittle Materials
2019 · FWCI 117.31 · 2,647 citations
This book synthesizes recent research on fracture mechanics and the size effect in quasibrittle materials, offering a comprehensive treatment for understanding failure in concrete structures.
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
SAE International eBooks · 2021 · FWCI 49.66 · 2,507 citations
This revised edition of a 30-year-old reference book offers a balanced approach to vehicle dynamics, combining detailed conceptual explanations with practical equations and example problems for engineers and university students.
Scalable-manufactured randomized glass-polymer hybrid metamaterial for daytime radiative cooling
Science · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 132.69 · 2,365 citations
Researchers developed a novel glass-polymer hybrid metamaterial that achieves daytime radiative cooling by being transparent to solar radiation while strongly emitting infrared heat, demonstrating a cooling power of 93 W/m² under direct sunshine.
Non-linear finite element analysis of solids and structures
Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) · 2012 · FWCI 199.30 · 2,357 citations
This updated book provides the latest insights into non-linear finite element technology, covering advanced topics like computational plasticity, damage mechanics, and large-strain elasto-plasticity.
Theory of Ground Vehicles
2022 · FWCI 4.69 · 2,239 citations
This abstract outlines a comprehensive textbook covering the mechanics of tires, vehicle-terrain interaction, and the performance characteristics of both road and off-road vehicles.
Hierarchically porous polymer coatings for highly efficient passive daytime radiative cooling
Science · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 89.09 · 2,110 citations
Researchers developed a paintable, porous polymer coating that achieves highly efficient passive daytime radiative cooling, emitting heat to space without requiring external energy.
A Practical Guide to Microstructural Analysis of Cementitious Materials
2016 · FWCI 104.11 · 2,102 citations
This paper serves as a comprehensive guide to various techniques for analyzing the microstructure of cementitious materials, covering sample preparation, calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, NMR spectroscopy, relaxometry, electron microscopy, mercury intrusion porosimetry, laser diffraction, gas adsorption, and ternary phase diagrams.
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
2020 · FWCI 64.79 · 1,830 citations
This is a textbook revision, not a research paper, aiming to update and expand upon existing geotechnical engineering principles for students and professionals.
NGA‐West2 Equations for Predicting PGA, PGV, and 5% Damped PSA for Shallow Crustal Earthquakes
Earthquake Spectra · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 74.44 · 1,737 citations
New ground motion prediction equations (GMPs) are presented for shallow crustal earthquakes, incorporating a global database of M 3.0–7.9 events and accounting for site effects and basin depth.
A radiative cooling structural material
Science · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 102.17 · 1,572 citations
Researchers engineered a structural material from wood that achieves continuous subambient cooling by reflecting solar radiation and emitting infrared wavelengths, boasting a mechanical strength over eight times that of natural wood.
NGA‐West2 Database
Earthquake Spectra · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 77.80 · 1,550 citations
The NGA-West2 project has compiled a comprehensive database of worldwide ground motion data from shallow crustal earthquakes, significantly expanding upon its predecessor.
Geopolymers and Related Alkali-Activated Materials
Annual Review of Materials Research · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 69.76 · 1,534 citations · Open access
Alkali-activated binders, known as geopolymers, offer a sustainable, low-CO2 alternative to Portland cement for the construction industry, providing comparable technical properties and potential advantages in niche applications.
Efficient Analytical Fragility Function Fitting Using Dynamic Structural Analysis
Earthquake Spectra · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 70.34 · 1,525 citations
This paper proposes using statistical inference concepts and a 'multiple stripe analysis' approach to more efficiently fit fragility functions for seismic assessment, requiring fewer structural analyses than traditional 'incremental dynamic analysis'.
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Advances in civil and industrial engineering book series · 2015 · FWCI 430.70 · 1,512 citations · Open access
This chapter introduces Geotechnical Engineering as a branch of Civil Engineering focused on soil's role as both a foundation and structural material.
Automatic Road Crack Detection Using Random Structured Forests
IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 45.87 · 1,492 citations
A new framework called CrackForest uses random structured forests and novel features to automatically detect road cracks with high precision, overcoming challenges like intensity inhomogeneity and noise.
Mechanics of Composite Materials
2018 · FWCI 76.33 · 1,486 citations
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanical behavior of composite materials and laminated structures, integrating theory with updated experimental data and design considerations.
Road crack detection using deep convolutional neural network
2016 · 1,468 citations
A new deep learning method using a supervised convolutional neural network effectively detects pavement cracks, outperforming traditional hand-crafted feature methods.
NGA‐West2 Ground Motion Model for the Average Horizontal Components of PGA, PGV, and 5% Damped Linear Acceleration Response Spectra
Earthquake Spectra · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 87.09 · 1,401 citations
A new ground motion prediction equation (GMPE) has been developed using the expanded PEER NGA-West2 database, offering improved estimates for seismic hazard parameters like peak ground acceleration (PGA) and velocity (PGV).
One-part alkali-activated materials: A review
Cement and Concrete Research · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 6.00 · FWCI 59.35 · 1,376 citations
One-part alkali-activated materials (AAM) offer a user-friendly alternative to traditional AAMs by combining dry precursors and activators, requiring only water addition like ordinary Portland cement.
Recently added
Operational optimisation of water distribution networks
Research Output (Edinburgh Napier University) · 2026 · 30 citations
This thesis introduces novel representations for pump schedules in water distribution networks, enabling evolutionary algorithms to find new best-known solutions for energy and maintenance cost optimisation. It also adapts ant colony optimisation, with Max-Min Ant System outperforming other methods on a large real-world network.
Design of Electrical Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations
2026 · 27 citations
This comprehensive guide details the modeling, structural systems, and foundation designs for high-voltage transmission lines, broadening the scope beyond traditional lattice towers to include diverse materials and advanced analysis techniques.
Theory of Ground Vehicles
2022 · FWCI 4.69 · 2,239 citations
This abstract outlines a comprehensive textbook covering the mechanics of tires, vehicle-terrain interaction, and the performance characteristics of both road and off-road vehicles.
Artificial intelligence and smart vision for building and construction 4.0: Machine and deep learning methods and applications
Automation in Construction · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 81.42 · 933 citations · Open access
This review surveys AI, ML, and DL applications across the entire building lifecycle in Construction 4.0, from design to end-of-life, including data strategies and challenges.
Scalable thermochromic smart windows with passive radiative cooling regulation
Science · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 10.00 · FWCI 68.04 · 1,003 citations
Thermochromic smart windows using tungsten-doped vanadium dioxide passively turn off radiative cooling below 22°C, enabling year-round energy savings across most US climates.
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