Search Results - "Maerz, Norbert H."

Soil Fatigue from Induced Seismicity by Zuzulock, Merissa L., Maerz., Norbert H., Taylor, Oliver-Denzil S.

“…Induced seismicity and the effects on civil engineering systems are not completely understood and infrequently studied. One specific area that is not well…”
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Overview of some geological hazards in the Saudi Arabia by Youssef, Ahmed M, Maerz, Norbert H

“…The Saudi Arabia has harsh environmental conditions which enhance some geomorphologic/geological processes more than in other areas. These processes create…”
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Size distribution analysis of aggregates using LiDAR scan data and an alternate algorithm by Engin, Irfan C., Maerz, Norbert H.

“…[Display omitted] •The point cloud contains invaluable digital information that doesn’t require scaling.•Intergranular boundaries on the surface of piles are…”
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Using terrestrial 3D laser scanning and optical methods to determine orientations of discontinuities at a granite quarry by Deliormanli, Ahmet Hamdi, Maerz, Norbert H., Otoo, James

“…Joints are the most common rock discontinuities. They are generally considered as part of the rock mass. The spacing of joints is usually in the order of a few…”
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Practical Measurement of Size Distribution of Blasted Rocks Using LiDAR Scan Data by Engin, Irfan C., Maerz, Norbert H., Boyko, Kenneth J., Reals, Robert

“…Majority of the world's mine production is made by surface mining facilities for various reasons. Use of explosives is the most economical way in loosening of…”
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Photograph LIDAR Registration Methodology for Rock Discontinuity Measurement by Morago, Brittany, Bui, Giang, Le, Truc, Maerz, Norbert H., Duan, Ye

“…Rock detachment events along roadways pose public safety concerns but can be predicted and safely handled using geological measurements of discontinuities…”
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Earth Fissures in Wadi Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Youssef, Ahmed M., Sabtan, Abdullah A., Maerz, Norbert H., Zabramawi, Yasser A.

“…The formation of earth fissures due to groundwater depletion has been reported in many places in North America, Europe, and Asia. Najran Basin is in the…”
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Temporal LiDAR scanning in quantifying cumulative rockfall volume and hazard assessment: A case study at southwestern Saudi Arabia by Alotaibi, Abdullah A., Maerz, Norbert H., Boyko, Kenneth J., Youssef, Ahmed M., Pradhan, Biswajeet

“…Rockfalls and unstable slopes pose a serious threat to people and property along roads/highways in the southwestern mountainous regions of Saudi Arabia. In…”
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Integrating discontinuity trace and facet orientation Measurements for improved discontinuity data analysis by Maerz, Norbert H., Otoo, James N.

“…Discontinuities, which are ubiquitous in most rock masses, influence the engineering properties and behaviors of all but the weakest of rock types [1-5]. Thus,…”
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Remediation and mitigation strategies for rock fall hazards along the highways of Fayfa Mountain, Jazan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Maerz, Norbert H., Youssef, Ahmed M., Pradhan, Biswajeet, Bulkhi, Ali

“…A rock fall hazard rating study was conducted along the roads of Fayfa Mountain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to determine hazardous zones and to specify…”
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Understanding the multiple small magnitude induced seismic soil fatigue potential on hazard assessments by Zuzulock, Merissa L., Taylor, Oliver-Denzil S., Maerz, Norbert H.

“…Soils under spacio-temporally clustered events loading are susceptible to soil fatigue as pore pressure dissipates and the soil is unable to recover. This…”
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Debris flow impact assessment caused by 14 April 2012 rainfall along the Al-Hada Highway, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using high-resolution satellite imagery by Youssef, Ahmed M., Pradhan, Biswajeet, Maerz, Norbert H.

“…The Al-Hada highway that descends towards the west of the city of At-Taif is a major connecting highway in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It…”
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Concrete bridge deck assessment: Relationship between GPR data and concrete removal depth measurements collected after hydrodemolition by Varnavina, Aleksandra V., Khamzin, Aleksey K., Sneed, Lesley H., Torgashov, Evgeniy V., Anderson, Neil L., Maerz, Norbert H., Boyko, Kenneth J.

“…•Ground-coupled GPR was used to assess the condition of two concrete bridge decks.•Each bridge deck was rehabilitated using hydrodemolition.•LiDAR mappings of…”
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Soil fatigue hazard screening analyses framework for spacio-temporally clustered induced seismicity with examples of damage potential due to liquefaction by Zuzulock, Merissa L., Taylor, Oliver-Denzil S., Maerz, Norbert H.

“…Current studies that focus solely on the cause of the increase in seismicity neglect to include considerations for effects of small magnitude cluster events on…”
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Verification of a 3-D LiDAR Viewer for Discontinuity Orientations by Otoo, James N., Maerz, Norbert H., Li, Xialing, Duan, Ye

“…Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanners are increasingly being used to measure discontinuity orientations on rock cuts to eliminate the bias and hazards…”
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Remote sensing applications to geological problems in Egypt: case study, slope instability investigation, Sharm El-Sheikh/Ras-Nasrani Area, Southern Sinai by Youssef, Ahmed M., Maerz, Norbert H., Hassan, Abdallah Mohamed

“…The Sharm El-Sheikh/Ras-Nasrani area is one of the most attractive tourist resorts in Egypt particularly and in the world in general. The area has been rapidly…”
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Technical and Computational Aspects of the Measurement of Aggregate Shape by Digital Image Analysis by Maerz, Norbert H

“…Aggregates need to pass numerous tests to ensure the performance of asphalt and concrete structures and pavements. Some of these tests are fairly onerous,…”
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Implementation of multivariate clustering methods for characterizing discontinuities data from scanlines and oriented boreholes by Zhou, Wei, Maerz, Norbert H.

“…In geological engineering, discontinuities are typically analyzed by grouping (clustering) them into subsets based on similar orientations, and then…”
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RockSee: Video image measurements of physical features to aid in highway rock cut characterization by Youssef, Ahmed, Maerz, Norbert H., Xiang, Qinfang

“…Maintaining highway rock cuts for the safety of the motoring public from the risk and consequence of falling rock is an enormous task for State Departments of…”
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Concrete Roughness Characterization Using Laser Profilometry for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheet Application by Maerz, Norbert H., Chepur, Poornima, Myers, John J., Linz, Justin

“…The failure of a reinforced concrete member strengthened with fiberreinforced polymer (FRP) laminates may be caused by crushing of concrete, rupture of FRP…”
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