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Refereed
Journals:
Maerz, N. H., Youssef, A. M., Otoo, J. N., Kassebaum, T. J., and Duan, Y.,
2011. A simple method for measuring discontinuity orientations from
terrestrial LIDAR images. Submitted to Environmental and
Engineering Geoscience, April 19, 2012.
Maerz, N. H., Magner, K, and Guardiola, I. 2011. Geotechnical
Variability and Determining Optimum Number of Samples for Testing using
Monte Carlo Simulations. Submitted to Geotechnical and Geological Engineering,
Nov. 4, 2011.
Maerz, N. H., Kassebaum, T., Williams, D., Shea, K., Duan, Y., Xi, Y., Li,
X., 2011. Visualizing and modeling interior spaces of dangerous
structures using LiDAR Submitted to The International Journal of Safety
and Security Engineering, July 2011.
Youssef, A., and Maerz, N. H., 2010. Development, justification and
verification of a rock fall hazard rating system. Bulletin of
Engineering Geology and the Environment. Online first,
http://www.springerlink.com/content/r0mun2203rl51278/, 16 pp.
Youssef, A. M, and Maerz, N. H., 2009. Slope stability hazard assessment
and mitigation methodology along eastern desert Aswan-Cairo Highway, Egypt.
Journal of King Abdulaziz University
Earth Sciences, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 161-179.
Youssef, A. M., Maerz, N. H., and Hassan A. M., 2009:
Remote sensing
applications to geological problems in Egypt: Case study, slope instability
investigation, Sharm El-Sheikh / Ras-Nasrani Area, Southern Sinai.
Landslides, 10.1007/s10346-009-0158-3, 8 pp.
Youssef, A., Maerz, N. H., and Qinfang, X., 2007. Rocksee: Video image
measurements of physical features to aid in highway rock cut
characterization. Computers & Geosciences, v. 33, no. 3, pp 437-444..
Maerz, N. H., Youssef, A., and Fennessey, T. W., 2005. New
risk-consequence rock fall hazard rating system for Missouri highways using
digital image analysis. Environment and Engineering Geoscience, v.
xi, no. 3, pp. 229-250.
Maerz, N. H., and Palangio, T. W., 2004. Post-muckpile, pre-primary
crusher, automated blast fragmentation sizing. FRAGBLAST,
The International Journal For Blasting and Fragmentation, v. 8, no. 2, June
2004.
Maerz, N. H., 2004. Technical and computational aspects of the
measurement of aggregate shape by digital image analysis. Journal of
Computing in Civil Engineering, v. 18, no. 1, pp. 10-18.
Latham J-P, Kemeny , Maerz , Noy , Schleifer , Tose , 2003. A blind
comparison between results of four image analysis systems using a
photo-library of piles of sieved fragments. FRAGBLAST - The
International Journal for Blasting and Fragmentation, v. 7., no. 2, pp.
105-132.
Zhou, W., and Maerz, N. H.,
2002. Implementation of multivariate clustering methods for
characterizing discontinuites from oriented boreholes. Computers & Geosciences,
v. 28, no. 7, pp. 827-839.
Zhou, W., and Maerz, N. H.,
2002. Identifying the optimum drilling direction for
characterization of discontinuous rock. Environment
& Engineering Geoscience, v. VII, no. 4, pp. 295-307.
Maerz, N. H.,
Chepur, P, Myers, J., J., and Linz, J., 2001. Concrete roughness measurement using laser
profilometry for fiber reinforced polymer sheet application.
Transportation Research Record, no, 1775, pp. 132-139.
Maerz, N. H., and Zhou, W., 2000. Calibration
of optical digital fragmentation measuring systems.
FRAGBLAST, The International Journal For Blasting and Fragmentation, v. 4,
no.2, pp. 126-138.
Maerz, N. H., and McKenna, S., 1999. Mobile highway
inventory and measurement system. Transportation Research Record no.
1690, pp. 135-142.
Maerz, N. H., and Zhou, W., 1998. Optical digital
fragmentation measuring systems - inherent sources of error.
FRAGBLAST, The International Journal for Blasting and Fragmentation, v. 2,
no.. 4, pp. 415-431.
Maerz, N. H., Ibarra, J. A., and Franklin, J. A., 1996. Overbreak
and underbreak in underground openings. Part 1: Measurement using the light sectioning
method and digital image processing. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological
Engineering, v.14, pp. 307-323.
Ibarra, J. A.,
Maerz, N. H., and Franklin, J. A., 1996. Overbreak
and underbreak in underground openings. Part 2: Causes and implications. Journal of
Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, v. 14, pp. 325-340.
Baosheng, W, Franklin, J. A., and Maerz, N. H., 1991.
Jointing photoanalysis and its application in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Chinese Journal of
Rock Mechanics and Engineering, v. 27, pp. 149-168.
Franklin, J. A., Ibarra, J., and
Maerz, N. H., 1990. Blast
overbreak measurement by light sectioning. Int. J. of Min. and Geol. Eng., v. 7, pp.
323-331.
Maerz, N. H., Franklin, J. A, and Bennett, C. A., 1990. Joint
roughness measurement using shadow profilometry. Int. J. of Rock Mech. Min.
Sci. & Geomech. Abst, v. 27, pp. 329-343.
Franklin, J. A.,
Maerz, N. H., and Bennett, C. A., 1988. Rock
mass characterization using photoanalysis. Int. J. of Min. and Geol. Eng., v. 6, pp.
97-112.
Refereed Conferences
Otoo, J. N.,
Maerz, N. H., Xiaoling, L, and Duan, Y., 2011. 3-D Discontinuity
orientations using combined optical Imaging and LiDAR techniques.
Proceedings of the 45th US Rock mechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA,
June 26-30, 2011, 9 pp.
Yongjian, X., Xiaoling, L., Ye, D., and Maerz, N., 2011. Virtual
Navigation of Interior Structures by Lidar, SPIE Conference on
Defense, Security, and Sensing 2011. Orlando, FL,, April 25-29 2011, 7 pp.
Maerz, N. H.,
Magner, K. A., Likos, W. J., Loehr, J. E., Ding, D., and Millar, A. 2010. Evaluating
properties of weak shales in western Missouri. Proceedings of the
44th US Rock mechanics Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 27-30, 2010, 13
pp.
Maerz, N. H.,
and Hilgers, M. C., 2010. A method for matching fractured surfaces using
shadow profilometry. Third International Conference on Tribology and
Design 2010, May 11-13, 2010, Algarve, Portugal, pp. 237-248.
Myers,
J.J., Shen, X., and Maerz, N, 2007. Effect of varied surface
roughness, putty thickness, and concrete strengthon the interfacial bond
strength of FPR to Concrete. Transportation Research Board, 86th
Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21-25, 2007, 18 pp.
Matana, M., Galecki,
G., Maerz, N, and Nanni, A., 2005. Concrete substrate preparation
and characterization prior to adhesion of externally bonded reinforcement.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Bond Behavior of FRP in
structures, 7pp.
Maerz, H. H., and
Zhou, W., 2005. Multivariate clustering analysis of the ECRB cross
drift discontinuities, Yucca Mountain Project. Alaska Rocks,
Proceedings of the 40th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Anchorage Alaska, June
25-29, 2005, 10 pp
Walker,
C. P., Maerz, N., and Hilgers, M. G. 2005. Surface reconstruction
using shadow profilometry. Proceedings of the 2005 ACM Symposium on
Applied Computing (Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 13 - 17, 2005). L. M.
Leibrock, Ed. SAC '05. ACM Press, New York, NY, pp. 1250-1251.
Maerz, N. H., Galecki, G., Nanni, A.,
2004. Experimental non-destructive
testing of FRP materials, installation, and performance, Dallas County
bridge, Missouri, USA. 16th World Conference on Nondestructive Testing,
Montreal, Canada, Aug. 30-Sep. 3, 2004, 8 pp.
Maerz, N. H., Youssef, A., and Xiang, Q., 2003. Digital imaging for
screening and making measurements of features on highway rock cuts.
Transportation Research Board, 82nd
Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Jan. 12-16, 2003, 20 pp.
Maerz, N. H., Niu, Q., 2003. Automated mobile highway sign
visibility measurement system. Transportation
Research Board, 82nd Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Jan.
12-16, 2003, 19 pp.
Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A., and Myers, J. Concrete substrate
preparation with waterjets for repair and strengthening of concrete. Pacific
Rim International Conference on Water Jetting Technology, Oct. 27-29, 2003,
Jeju Island, Korea, pp. 245-255.
Niu, Q., Maerz, N.H., and Ercal, F., 2002. Automated mobile highway
sign retroreflectivity measurement. Annie 2002,
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 10-13, 2002, 9 pp.
Shen, X., Myers, J.J., Maerz, N., Galecki, G., 2002. Effect of
Surface Roughness on the Bond Performance Between FRP Laminates and
Concrete. Proceedings of the Second International Conference (CDCC
02) “Durability of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for
Construction”, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pp. 607-616.
Galecki, G., Maerz, N.,
Nanni, A, and Myers, J., 2001. Limitations to the use of waterjets in
concrete substrate preparation. Proceedings of the 2001 WTJA American
Waterjet Conference, Minneapolis Minnesota, Aug. 18-21, 11 pp.
Zhou, W., and Maerz,
N. H., 2001. Multivariate
clustering analysis of discontinuity data: implementation and applications. Rock
Mechanics in the National Interest;
Proceedings of the 38th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Washington, D.C.,
July 7-10, 2001, pp 861-868.
Maerz, N. H.,
Chepur, P, Myers, J., J., and Linz, J., 2001. Concrete roughness measurement using laser
profilometry for fiber reinforced polymer sheet application.
Presented at the, Transportation
Research Board 80th Annual Meeting, Jan. 7-11 2001, 12 pp.
Maerz, N. H., and
Lusher, M., 2001. Measurement
of flat and elongation of coarse aggregate using digital image
processing. Presented at the, Transportation
Research Board 80th Annual Meeting, Jan. 7-11 2001, 13 pp.
Maerz, N. H., and Kim, W.,
2000. Potential use of ground penetrating radar in highway rock cut
stability. Geophysics 2000, 9 pp.
Maerz, N. H., and Zhou, W.,
2000. Discontinuity data analysis from oriented boreholes. Pacific Rocks;
Proceedings of the Fourth North American Rock
Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, Washington, July 31- Aug.1, 2000, pp. 667-674.
Maerz, N. H., and Zhou, W., 1999. Calibration
of optical digital fragmentation measuring systems. FRAGBLAST 6,
Sixth International Symposium For Rock Fragmentation By Blasting,
Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 8-12 1999, pp. 125-130.
Maerz, N. H., and Palangio, T. C.,
1999.
WipFrag
System II - Online fragmentation analysis. FRAGBLAST 6, Sixth
International Symposium For Rock Fragmentation By Blasting, Johannesburg,
South Africa, Aug. 8-12 1999, pp. 111-115.
Palangio, T. C. and
Maerz, N. H., 1999. Case
studies using the WipFrag image analysis system.. FRAGBLAST 6,
Sixth International Symposium For Rock Fragmentation By Blasting,
Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 8-12 1999, pp. 117-120.
Maerz, N. H., and
Zhou, W., 1999. Multivariate
analysis of bore hole discontinuity data. Rock Mechanics for Industry,
Proceedings of the 37th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail Colorado, June 6-9, 1999., v. 1,
pp. 431-438.
Maerz, N. H., and
Swindall, B., and Davies, C., 1999. Automated
real time pavement marking retroreflectivity measurements. Presented at the
Transportation Research Board, 78th Annual Meeting, Jan 10-14, 1999.
Maerz, N. H., and McKenna, S., 1999. Mobile highway
inventory and measurement system. Presented at the Transportation Research Board, 78th
Annual Meeting, Jan 10-14, 1999.
Maerz, N. H., 1996. Reconstructing 3-D block size
distributions from 2-D measurements on sections. Proceedings of the FRAGBLAST 5
Workshop on Measurement of Blast Fragmentation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 23-24 Aug.,
1996, pp. 39-43.
Maerz, N. H., 1996. Image sampling techniques and
requirements for automated image analysis of rock fragmentation. Proceedings of the
FRAGBLAST 5 Workshop on Measurement of Blast Fragmentation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
23-24 Aug., 1996, pp. 115-120.
Maerz, N. H.,
Palangio, T. C., and Franklin, J. A., 1996. WipFrag
image based granulometry system. Proceedings of the FRAGBLAST 5 Workshop on
Measurement of Blast Fragmentation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 23-24 Aug., 1996, pp. 91-99.
Maerz, N. H.,
Germain, P., 1996. Block size determination
around underground openings using simulations. Proceedings of the FRAGBLAST 5 Workshop
on Measurement of Blast Fragmentation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 23-24 Aug., 1996, pp.
215-223.
Franklin, J. A., and Maerz, N. H., 1996. Empirical design
and rock mass characterization. Proceedings of the FRAGBLAST 5 Workshop on Measurement
of Blast Fragmentation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 23-24 Aug., 1996, pp. 193-201.
Non-Refereed Conferences, Symposia,
Journals
Otoo, J. H.,
Maerz, N. H., Duan, Y., and Xiaoling, L, 2011. LiDAR and optical
imaging for 3-D fracture orientations. NSF CMMI Research and Innovation
Conference 2011, Jan 4-7 2011, Atlanta GA, 8 pp.
Duan, Y.,
Xiaoling, L, Maerz, N. H., Otoo, J. H., 2011. Automatic 3D
Facet Orientations Estimation from LIDAR Imaging NSF CMMI Research and
Innovation Conference 2011, Jan 4-7 2011, Atlanta GA, 5 pp.
Loehr, J.E., J.J. Bowders, W.J. Likos, B.L.
Rosenblad, R. Luna, L. Ge, N. Maerz, and R.W. Stephenson, 2010. MoDOT
research program to improve design of bridge foundations.
Foundation Drilling, Vol. 31, No. 1, December/January 2010 Issue, pp. 57-65.
Maerz, N. H., Palangio, T. C., Palangio, T. W., and Elsey, K., 2007.
Optical sizing analysis of blasted rock: lessons learned. 2007 European
Federation of Explosives Engineers, Vienna Conference Proceedings 2007,
pp. 75-82.
Palangio, T. W., Palangio, T. C., and Maerz, N. H., 2005. Advanced
optical blast fragmentation sizing and tracking. 2005 European
Federation of Explosives Engineers Brighton Conference Proceedings, pp.
259-267.
Maerz, N. H., Youssef, A., and Lauer, R., 2004. MORFH RS: A
rockcut rating system for Missouri highways. 55th Highway Geology
Symposium, Kansas City, Missouri, Sep. 7-10, 2004, pp 406-424.
Maerz, N.
H., Palangio, T. W., and Palangio, T. C., 2004. Imaging process
control for mining and cominution of construction materials.
Planetary & Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium, NORCAT, Subury, June
9-11, 2004, 6 pp.
Youssef, A., Maerz, N. H., and, Fritz, M. A., 2003. A risk-consequence rockfall hazard rating system for Missouri highways.
54th Highway Geology Symposium, Burlington, Vermont, Sep. 24-26, 2003, pp
175-195.
Maerz, N. H., Nanni, A., Myers, J. J., and Galecki, G., 2001. Laser
Profilometry for concrete substrate characterization prior to FRP laminate
application. Concrete Repair Bulletin, May-Jun. 2001, pp. 4-8.
Maerz, N. H., 2001.
Automated online optical sizing analysis. SAG 2001Conference Proceedings,
Sep. 29-Oct. 3, Vancouver, Canada,, pp. II250- 269.
Maerz, N. H., 2000. Highway
rock cut stability assessment in rock masses not conducive to stability
calculations. Proceedings of the 51st Annual Highway
Geology Symposium, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Seattle, Washington, pp. 249-259.
Maerz, N. H., and
Palangio, 2000. Online
fragmentation analysis for grinding and crushing control. Control
2000 Symposium, 2000 SME Annual Meeting, March 1, 2000, Salt Lake
City, Utah, SME, pp. 109-116.
Maerz, N. H., 1999. Online
fragmentation analysis: Achievements in the mining industry. Center For
Aggregates Research (ICAR) Seventh Annual Symposium Proceedings, Austin Texas, April
19-21, pp. C1-1-1 to B1-1-10.
Maerz, N. H., and
Zhou, W., 1999. Flat and
elongated: Advances using digital image analysis. Center For Aggregates
Research (ICAR) Seventh Annual Symposium Proceedings, Austin Texas, April 19-21, pp.
B1-4-1 to B1-4-12.
Maerz, N. H., 1998. Aggregate sizing and
shape determination using digital image processing. Center For Aggregates
Research (ICAR) Sixth Annual Symposium Proceedings, St. Louis, Missouri, April
19-20, pp. 195-203.
Franklin, J. A, Maerz, N. H., and
Santamarina, C. 1995. Developments in blast fragmentation measurement. Proc. 21 Ann
Conf. on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, Feb. 6-10, 1995.
Palangio, T. C., Franklin, J. A., and Maerz,
N. H., 1995. WipFrag - A breakthrough in fragmentation measurement. Proc. 6th
High-Tech Seminar on State of the Art Blasting Technology, Instrumentation, and
Explosives, Boston, Mass., pp. 943-971.
Maerz, N. H., and Germain, P., 1992. Block size
determination around underground openings using simulations based on scanline mapping.
Proc. Fractured and Jointed Rock Masses, Lake Tahoe, June, 1992, 8 pp.
Maerz, N. H., and Franklin, J. A., 1990. Roughness scale
effect and fractal dimension. Proc. 1st Int. Workshop on Scale Effects in Rock Masses,
Loen, Norway, pp. 121-126.
Maerz, N. H., Bennett, C. P.,
Dony, B. A., 1987. Microcomputer
image analysis of rock fabric. 1st. Can. Symp. on Microcomputer Applications to
Geotechnique., Regina, Canada, pp. 269-275.
Maerz, N. H.,
Dusseault, M. B., Gillham, R. W., 1987. An
economical field datalogger. 1st. Can. Symp. on Microcomputer Applications to
Geotechnique., Regina, Canada, pp. 33-39.
Maerz, N. H., Franklin, J. A., Rothenburg, L., and Coursen,
D. L., 1987. Measurement of rock fragmentation by digital photoanalysis. ISRM. 6th
Int. Cong. on Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, v 1, pp. 687-692.
Franklin, J. A., and Maerz, N. H., 1987. Photographic
measurements of jointing and fragmentation. Proc. 2nd Int. Symp. Field Measurements in
Geomechanics, Kobe, Japan, v 1 pp. 1-11.
Maerz, N. H., Franklin, J. A., and Coursen, D. L. 1987. Fragmentation
measurement for experimental blasting in Virginia. S.E.E., Proc. 3rd. Mini-Symposium
on Explosives and Blasting Research, Miami, Feb. 5-6, pp. 56-70.
Franklin, J. A., and Maerz, N. H., 1986. Digital
photo-analysis of rock jointing. Insitu Testing and Field Behaviour: 39th Canadian
Geotechnical Conference, pp. 11-20.
Abstracts, Books, Maps,
Invited Presentations
Aqeel, A., Maerz, N., and Anderson, N. 2012.
Mapping Fractures in Vertical Rock Cuts Using a 400 MHz Ground
Penetrating Radar Antenna. The 25th Symposium on the Applications of
Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP). March 25-29,
2012; Tucson, AZ. USA.
Maerz, N. H. 2011. Distance education
classes in geological engineering at Missouri University of Science and
Technology. Invited presentation, Educators Forum, SME, Denver CO,
Feb. 27, 2011.
Maerz, N. H., 2005. Creating simple
but effective multimedia on-line classes. Presented at the
Teaching Renewal Conference, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, Feb. 25,
2005
Maerz, N. H., 2004. Digital surface
roughness measurement. Invited Presentation to the Surface
Preparation Committee, International Concrete Repair Institute meeting, San
Franciso, CA, Oct. 21-22, 2004.
Maerz, N. H., Youssef, A., and Lauer, R.,
2004. MORFH RS: A rockcut rating system for Missouri highways.
AEG 47th Annual Meeting, Dearborn, Michigan, Sept. 26-Oct. 2,
2004.
Maerz, N.H., 2004. Development of a
Highway Rock Cut Rating System (MORFH RS) For Missouri Highways.
Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri 94th Annual Conference,
April 1, Branson, Missouri.
Maerz, N. H., and Youssef, A., 2003.
Risk-consequence hazard rating system for Missouri highway rock cuts. AEG 46th Annual Meeting,
Vail, Colorado, Sept. 15-21,
2003.
Maerz, N. H., 2002. Concrete
roughness characterization using laser profilometry. Invited
presentation to the TRB committee A2C07 ( Structural Fiber Reinforced
Plastics), Transportation Research Board, 82nd Annual Meeting,
Washington, D.C., Jan. 12-16, 2003.
Maerz, N. H., 2002. Concrete roughness
characterization using laser profilometry. Invited Presentation to
the Surface Preparation Committee, International Concrete Repair Institute
meeting, Phoenix Az, Oct. 24-26, 2002.
Maerz, N. H., and Youssef, A., 2002. Mobile
vision system for screening and evaluation of highway rock cut stability
problems. AEG 45th Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, Sept. 23-29,
2002.
Maerz, N. H., 2001. Advances
in rock mechanics/rock engineering. AEG 44th Annual Meeting , St.
Louis, MO, Oct. 3-5, 2001. (Invited
presentation with abstract).
Maerz, N. H., 2000. Reducing rock
damage in blasting operations: Geology. Mexican Society of Rock Mechanics
Meeting, Mexcio City, Mexico (Invited presentation).
Smalley, I. J., and Maerz, N. H.,
1985. Sensitive clays - Particle theory revisited. Manchester Conference on
Geomorphology. (Abstract).
Maerz, N. H., and Smalley, I. J., 1985. The nature and
properties of very sensitive clays: A descriptive bibliography. University of Waterloo
Bibliographic Series, no. 12, 135 pp.
LaFleur, J., Maerz, N., Dressler, B., 1982. Precambrian
geology of Cascaden Township. Ontario Geological Survey Map P-02525, 1:15840.
LaFleur, J., Maerz, N., Dressler, B., 1982. Precambrian
geology of Dowling Township. Ontario Geological Survey Map P-02526, 1:15840.
LaFleur, J., Maerz, N., Dressler, B., 1982. Precambrian
geology of Trill Township. Ontario Geological Survey Map P-02527, 1:15840.
Thesis Titles
Maerz, N. H. 1990. Photoanalysis
of rock fabric. Ph. D. Thesis, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Waterloo,
227 pp.
Maerz, N. H. 1985. A microprocessor
controlled field data acquisition device. M.Sc. Project Report, Dept. of Earth
Sciences, University of Waterloo, 143 pp.
Maerz, N. H. 1981. Analysis of Stripa
fracture system using computer code FRACTAN. B.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Earth
Sciences, University of Waterloo, 204 pp.
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