Department of Civil Engineering

Research output

Research output per year 2005 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

• 4643 Scopus Citations
• 35 h-index
• 231 Article
• 37 Conference contribution
• 10 Book Chapter
• 10 Conference article
• 22 More
  • 9 Paper
  • 6 Review article
  • 4 Patent
  • 2 Book
  • 1 Comment/debate

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  A comparative investigation into pavement thickness and cost of construction materials of stabilised flexible pavement with crumb rubber-modified asphalt

  Tan, E. H., Zahran, E. M. M., Tan, S. J., Sholihah, S. A. & Skutin, A. I., 2024, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2624, 1, p. 030079-1 - 030079-7 7 p., 030079.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • asphalt 100%
  • pavements 99%
  • rubber 71%
  • costs 53%
  • stabilization 30%
  43 Downloads (Pure)

• Approach of establishing a high-resolution shading occupant behavior model in the office building

  Chen, G., Lu, J., Yao, J., Zhang, Z., Deng, W., Bie, J., Yang, R., Guan, R., Xia, B. & Zhang, J., 15 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 87, 108950.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Office buildings 100%
  • Markov chains 9%
  • Data mining 8%
  • Feature extraction 7%
  • Energy utilization 6%

• Chemically stabilised sandstone sub-base: A comparative investigation of the relationship between California bearing ratios of top and bottom sample surfaces

  Tan, E. H., Zahran, E. M. M., Tan, S. J., Suryobuwono, A. A. & Gorelov, N. G., 2024, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2624, 1, p. 030078-1 - 030078-6 6 p., 030078.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • sandstones 100%
  • cements 65%
  • soaking 55%
  • stabilization 38%
  • polymers 34%
  15 Downloads (Pure)

• Enhancement of H₂ and light oil production and CO₂ emission mitigation during co-pyrolysis of oily sludge and incineration fly ash

  Yu, D., Li, Z., Li, J., He, J., Li, B. & Wang, Y., 15 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 462, 132618.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Coal Ash 100%
  • Incineration 96%
  • Pyrolysis 92%
  • Waste incineration 81%
  • Sewage 75%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Enhancing Pavement Sustainability: Prediction of the Pavement Condition Index in Arid Urban Climates Using the International Roughness Index

  Radwan, M., Bayoumi, A. & Zahran, E. S. M. M., 10 Apr 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 8, 3158.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • urban climate 100%
  • pavement 81%
  • Pavements 71%
  • Sustainable development 67%
  • roughness 67%

• Seismic behavior of self-restrained grid shear wall with diagonal CFRP-steel composite strips

  Yu, J. G., Zhang, T. Y., Zhao, C. & Li, B., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 212, 108216.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Shear walls 100%
  • Carbon fiber reinforced plastics 93%
  • Shear 78%
  • Steel 49%
  • Composite materials 49%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Seismic performance of reinforced concrete beam-column joints with diagonal bars wrapped by steel tubes: experimental, numerical and analytical study

  Shen, X., Li, B. & Chen, Y. T., Jan 2024, In: Structures. 59, 105734.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Reinforced concrete 100%
  • Steel 68%
  • Reinforcement 56%
  • Plastics 34%
  • Stiffness 33%

• Shear strength parameters for porous asphalt mixtures: From macro to meso

  Liu, S., Huang, R., Wang, J., Bie, J. & Garcia Hernandez, A., Feb 2024, In: Materials and Design. 238, 112670.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Shear Strength 100%
  • Asphalt mixtures 99%
  • Meso Isomer 96%
  • Shear strength 84%
  • Macros 78%

• Simultaneous Measurement of Local Pulse Wave Velocities in Radial Arteries Using a Soft Sensor Based on the Fiber Bragg Grating Technique

  Wang, J., Wang, Z., ZHANG, Z., LI, PEIYUN., PAN, H., Ren, Y., Hou, T., Wang, C., Kwong, C. F., Zhang, B., Yang, S. & Bie, J., 8 Apr 2024, In: Micromachines.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Utilisation of electrolytic manganese residue as a sulphate activator in producing concrete blocks with high-volume fly ash

  Luo, W., Li, B., Yang, G., Xu, M., Pang, C., Kow, K. W. & Wu, T., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 434, 139813.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Fly Ash 100%
  • Concrete blocks 75%
  • Manganese 68%
  • Sulfates 65%
  • Fly ash 59%
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2023

  Accelerated curing of cement mortar: In-situ carbonation utilising CO₂-impregnated faujasite

  Luo, W., Li, B., Xu, M., Pang, C., Lester, E. & Kow, K. W., 24 Jul 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 388, 131639.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Carbonation 100%
  • Mortar 81%
  • Calcium carbonate 78%
  • Curing 76%
  • Cements 67%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• A new vehicle specific power method based on internally observable variables: Application to CO₂ emission assessment for a hybrid electric vehicle

  Wang, W., Bie, J., Yusuf, A., Liu, Y., Wang, X., Wang, C., Zheng Chen, G., Li, J., Ji, D., Xiao, H., Sun, Y. & He, J., 15 Jun 2023, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 286, 117050.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hybrid vehicles 100%
  • Engines 59%
  • Intelligent vehicle highway systems 29%
  • Monitoring 13%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• An investigation into the relationship between strength properties of sandstone aggregate stabilised with cement and polymer emulsion for road sub-base applications

  Tan, E. H., Teknologi, U. & Zahran, E. M. M., 10 Jan 2023, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2643, 1, p. 030013 7 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • sandstones 100%
  • cements 82%
  • roads 80%
  • emulsions 76%
  • tensile strength 59%
  45 Downloads (Pure)

• Chloride penetration in reinforced slag-based concrete beams under combined effects of loads and drying-wetting cycles

  Li, S., Fu, C., Shi, W., He, Q. & Wang, J., 27 Jun 2023, (Published Online) In: Magazine of Concrete Research. 75, 19, p. 1012-1026 15 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Slag 100%
  • Wetting 98%
  • Slags 94%
  • Drying 92%
  • Concretes 65%

• Effects of Polyethylene Fiber Dosage and Length on the Properties of High-Tensile-Strength Engineered Geopolymer Composite

  Wu, J. Q., Li, B., Chen, Y. T., Ghiassi, B. & Elamin, A., 1 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 35, 8, 04023224.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Geopolymers 100%
  • Polyethylenes 80%
  • Tensile strength 60%
  • Fibers 52%
  • Fiber 48%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancing BDS-3 PPP-AR with observable-specific signal biases

  Suya, R. G., Chen, Y-T., Kwong, C. F. & Zhang, P., 12 Sept 2023, (Published Online) In: Measurement Science and Technology. 19 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Positioning 100%
  • positioning 73%
  • Satellites 57%
  • Navigation 37%
  • satellite navigation systems 31%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Experimental study of the effects of initial shear stress on liquefaction potential through an energy-based approach

  Wang, J., Yang, Y., Yu, H. S., Liu, E., Li, X. & Wu, W., 15 Sept 2023, In: Ocean Engineering. 284, 115102.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Liquefaction 100%
  • Shear Stress 94%
  • liquefaction 77%
  • Shear stress 72%
  • shear stress 69%

• Experimental study of the effects of initial shear stress on post-liquefaction behavior of submarine liquefiable ground: An energy-based evaluation

  Wang, J., Yang, Y., Yu, H. S., Liu, E., Li, X. & Wu, W., Dec 2023, In: Applied Ocean Research. 141, 103755.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Liquefaction 100%
  • Shear stress 77%
  • Soils 26%
  • Strain hardening 8%
  • Earthquakes 7%

• Experimental study on CFRP-strengthened bolted splicing modular steel plate shear wall

  Yu, J. G., Zhao, C., Zhong, W. H. & Li, B., Sept 2023, In: Thin-Walled Structures. 190, 110940.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Shear walls 100%
  • Carbon fiber reinforced plastics 93%
  • Steel 49%
  • Stiffness 13%
  • Bolted joints 12%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental Study on the Bond Performance of Steel-Basalt Fiber Composite Bars in Concrete

  Sun, S., Xing, L., Gui, P., Li, B., Li, H., Zhao, L. & Mei, K., 1 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Composites for Construction. 27, 2, 04022106.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Basalt 100%
  • Fibers 52%
  • Concretes 52%
  • Fiber 49%
  • Steel 44%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Forecasting the moisture dynamics of a landfill capping system comprising different geosynthetics: A NARX neural network approach

  Dassanayake, S. M., Mousa, A., Fowmes, G. J., Susilawati, S. & Zamara, K., Feb 2023, In: Geotextiles and Geomembranes. 51, 1, p. 282-292 11 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • landfill capping 100%
  • geosynthetics 68%
  • Land fill 67%
  • Moisture 48%
  • Soil 47%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• High-cycle fatigue life assessment of welded cruciform joints of Q460D steel

  Wang, W., Shi, W., Li, B. & Mi, Z., Nov 2023, In: Structures. 57, 105163.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Welds 100%
  • Fatigue of materials 86%
  • Crack propagation 61%
  • Steel construction 19%
  • Steel structures 19%

• Impact of heat curing regime on the compressive strength and drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortar

  Chen, W., Li, B., Guo, M. Z., Wang, J. & Chen, Y. T., Apr 2023, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 14, 100123.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Compression Strength 100%
  • Slag 98%
  • Mortar 95%
  • Slags 93%
  • Drying 90%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of Consolidation Shear Stress Magnitude and Orientation on Stress-Strain Behavior of Sand under Traffic Loading

  Wang, J., Yang, Y., Yu, H. S., Yu, Q. & Li, X., 1 Feb 2023, In: International Journal of Geomechanics. 23, 2, 04022285.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Consolidation 100%
  • Shear stress 88%
  • consolidation 87%
  • Sand 85%
  • shear stress 85%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• In-situ release and sequestration of CO₂ in cement composites using LTA zeolites

  Luo, W., Li, B., Xu, M., Pang, C., Lester, E., Xu, L. & Kow, K. W., 10 May 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 872, 162133.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Zeolites 100%
  • zeolite 82%
  • Cements 69%
  • cement (construction material) 64%
  • Zeolite 63%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Interactions between Amorphous Silica and Sodium Alumino-Silicate Hydrate Gels: Insight from Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulation

  Guan, X., Xu, M., Li, B. & Do, H., 13 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 127, 27, p. 13302-13316 15 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • sodium silicates 100%
  • hydrates 80%
  • Silicates 78%
  • Molecular dynamics 76%
  • Hydrates 76%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Investigation on the roles of glass sand in sustainable engineered geopolymer composites

  Wu, J. Q., Li, B., Chen, Y. T. & Ghiassi, B., 11 Jan 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 363, 129576.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Geopolymers 100%
  • Sand 67%
  • Glass 60%
  • Composite materials 44%
  • Composite Material 37%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical properties and cracking behaviour of lightweight engineered geopolymer composites with fly ash cenospheres

  Wu, J. Q., Lu, Z., Chen, Y. T., Ghiassi, B., Shi, W. & Li, B., 12 Oct 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 400, 132622.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Geopolymers 100%
  • Fly ash 78%
  • Mechanical properties 49%
  • Composite materials 44%
  • Composite Material 37%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Microstructure refinement and shrinkage mitigation of alkali-activated slag paste by superabsorbent polymer

  Liu, X., Li, B., Chen, Y. T. & Ghiassi, B., 24 Apr 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 375, 130884.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Slag 100%
  • Slags 94%
  • Polymers 70%
  • Microstructure 65%
  • Pore 31%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical investigation of swash–swash interaction effects on beachface evolution using Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations

  Zhu, F. & Dodd, N., Nov 2023, In: Advances in Water Resources. 181, 104546.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • wave runup 100%
  • shallow-water equation 91%
  • bedload 43%
  • suspended load 37%
  • effect 18%

• Role of digital strategy in managing the planning complexity of mega construction projects

  ABDULLAHI, I. A., Watters, C., Kapogiannis, G. & Lemanski, M., 15 Sept 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 18, p. 1-18 13809.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Managers 100%
  • Planning 74%
  • planning 72%
  • project 61%
  • manager 48%

• Role of limestone powder in alkali-activated slag paste with superabsorbent polymer

  Liu, X., Li, B., Chen, Y-T., Shi, W. & Ghiassi, B., 1 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 76, p. 107243

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Limestone 100%
  • Slags 85%
  • Powders 70%
  • Polymers 63%
  • Curing 35%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Soft computing techniques for prediction of forest fire occurrence in Brunei Darussalam

  Pengiran Haji Zahari, M. I. H. B., Karri, R. R., Isa, M. H., Zahran, E. M. M. & Nagendra, S. M. S., 10 Jan 2023, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2643, 1, p. 030023 8 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Brunei 100%
  • forest fires 76%
  • occurrences 38%
  • predictions 25%
  • health 25%
  35 Downloads (Pure)

• Spatial analysis of the contribution of parking service facilities to traffic crashes along limited-access roadways

  Alkhatni, F., Ishak, S. Z., Hashim, W. B., Borhan, M. N. & Zahran, E. S. M. M., 8 Feb 2023, In: Open Transportation Journal. 17, p. 1-17 17 p., BMS-TOTJ-2022-35.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Spatial Analysis 100%
  • Crash 92%
  • Parking 76%
  • Traffic 71%
  • traffic 63%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  30 Downloads (Pure)

• Ultra-high early strength fly ash-based geopolymer paste cured by microwave radiation

  Guan, X., Luo, W., Liu, S., Hernandez, A. G., Do, H. & Li, B., Apr 2023, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 14, 100139.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Geopolymers 100%
  • Fly ash 78%
  • Microwaves 67%
  • Microwave 61%
  • Strength 48%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Utilization of coal bottom ash from thermal power plants as a cement replacement for building: A promising sustainable practice

  Mousa, A., 1 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 74, 106885.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Coal ash 100%
  • Cements 66%
  • Power plants 64%
  • Coal 64%
  • Hot Temperature 38%
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2022

  A comparative experimental investigation into the chemical stabilisation of sandstone aggregates using cement and styrene-butadiene copolymer latex for road sub-base construction

  Tan, E. H., Zahran, E. M. M. & Tan, S. J., Nov 2022, In: Transportation Geotechnics. 37, p. 1-14 14 p., 100864.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Latexes 100%
  • Copolymers 94%
  • Sandstone 92%
  • Butadiene 92%
  • Cement 91%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A general shakedown approach for geo-structures under cyclic loading using ABAQUS Python

  Tang, X. & Wang, J., 21 Mar 2022, In: Acta Geotechnica. 16 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • cyclic loading 100%
  • ABAQUS 85%
  • Residual stresses 72%
  • Plastic flow 44%
  • cavity 43%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A logarithmic bottom boundary layer model for the unsteady and non-uniform swash flow

  Zhu, F., Dodd, N., Briganti, R., Larson, M. & Zhang, J., Mar 2022, In: Coastal Engineering. 172, 104048.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Momentum 100%
  • benthic boundary layer 98%
  • wave runup 96%
  • Shear Stress 90%
  • Boundary layers 70%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A micromechanics-based elasto-plastic model for granular media combined with Cosserat continuum theory

  Tian, J., Lai, Y., Liu, E. & Yang, Y., Jun 2022, In: Acta Geotechnica. 17, 6, p. 2259-2285 27 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • micromechanics 100%
  • granular medium 97%
  • Micromechanics 90%
  • plastic 56%
  • Plastics 53%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• BeiDou intra-system bias using different precise orbit and clock products

  Suya, R. G., Chen, Y. T., Kwong”, C. F. & Zhang, P., 15 Mar 2022, In: Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation. 191, 110804.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • clocks 100%
  • positioning 99%
  • Orbits 87%
  • Clocks 84%
  • orbits 72%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Damage detection under temperature conditions using PCA - an application to the Z24 Bridge

  Wah, W. S. L., Chen, Y. T., Elamin, A. & Roberts, G. W., 1 Nov 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings. 175, 11, p. 890-902 13 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Damage detection 100%
  • Temperature 36%
  • Principal component analysis 21%
  • Natural frequencies 18%
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Deformation of pavement subgrade subjected to traffic loads considering multi-direction principal stress rotation

  Li, X., Yang, Y., Wang, J., Yu, Q. & Yu, H., Nov 2022, In: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 162, 107480.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • pavements 100%
  • subgrade 91%
  • pavement 80%
  • traffic 77%
  • shear stress 77%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental and numerical study on reinforced concrete beam-column joints with diagonal bars: Effects of bonding condition and diameter

  Shen, X., Li, B., Chen, Y. T. & Tizani, W., Mar 2022, In: Structures. 37, p. 905-918 14 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Reinforced concrete 100%
  • Hinges 49%
  • Plastics 34%
  • Energy dissipation 30%
  • Relocation 29%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with inorganic adhesive bonded NSM CFRP bar

  Yu, J. G., Cheng, L., Shen, X., Hu, Y. & Li, B., Oct 2022, In: Structures. 44, p. 1025-1035 11 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Carbon fibers 100%
  • Adhesives 96%
  • Reinforced concrete 89%
  • Mortar 83%
  • Polymers 77%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Fragility analysis of floor micro vibrations induced by internal vehicles in high technology factories

  Lee, C. L., Wang, Y. P., Su, R. K. L. & Chen, Y. T., Jun 2022, In: Structures. 40, p. 679-692 14 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Industrial plants 100%
  • Power spectral density 17%
  • Conceptual design 15%
  • Probability density function 15%
  • Fabrication 11%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Identifying and assessing complexity emergent behaviour during mega infrastructure construction in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Abdullahi, I., Lemanski, M. K., Kapogiannis, G. & Jimenez-Bescos, C., Sept 2022, In: Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review. 10, 3, p. 7-22 16 p.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Sub-Saharan Africa 100%
  • infrastructure 58%
  • Project Complexity 57%
  • Infrastructure Projects 46%
  • Complexity Management 29%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigation of Momentum Correction Factor in the Swash Flow

  Zhu, F., Dodd, N., Larson, M. & Zhang, J., 1 Nov 2022, In: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering. 148, 6, 04022019.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • wave runup 100%
  • Momentum 72%
  • momentum 67%
  • shallow-water equation 56%
  • Water 42%

• Molecular dynamic simulations of interfacial interaction mechanism between the NASH gels and the polyethene fibre

  Guan, X., Wu, J. Q., Hernandez, A. G., Li, B. & Do, H., 26 Sept 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 349, 128769.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Molecular dynamics 100%
  • Gels 92%
  • Molecular Dynamics 65%
  • Fibers 60%
  • Fiber 56%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular simulations of the structure-property relationships of N-A-S-H gels

  Guan, X., Jiang, L., Fan, D., Garcia Hernandez, A., Li, B. & Do, H., 25 Apr 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 329, 127166.

  Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

  • Oligomers 100%
  • Gels 72%
  • Oligomer 55%
  • Hydroxyl 46%
  • Simulation 43%
  17 Citations (Scopus)