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Recent Journal Publications

 

Kemeny, J. and B. Zeitler. 2001. An approach to distance-learning courses based on streaming audio and vector graphics, Computers and Geosciences, 27:1119-1121.

Poulton, M. and J. Kemeny. 2001. A model for integrating technical preceptors in the classroomÓ, Student Assisted Teaching, J. Miller, J. Groccia, M. Miller eds., Anker Publishing.

Lowery, M., Kemeny, J. and K. Girdner. 2001. Advances in Blasting Practices Through the Accurate Quantification of Blast Fragmentation, Mining Engineering, Volume 53, No 10, pp. 55-61.

Kemeny, J., Kauda, R., Mofya, E., and P. Lever. 2002. Improvements in blast fragmentation models using digital image processing, Fragblast Journal, Vol. 6, Num. 3-4, pp. 311-320.

Kemeny, J. and R. Post. 2003. Estimating Three-Dimensional Rock Discontinuity Orientation from Digital Images of Fracture Traces, Computers and Geosciences, 29/1, pp. 65-77, 2003.

Kemeny, J. 2003. The Time-Dependent Reduction of Sliding Cohesion due to Rock Bridges Along Discontinuities: A Fracture Mechanics Approach, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Volume 36/1, 2003, pp. 27-38.

Latham, J.-P., Maerz, N., Kemeny, J., Noy, M., Schleifer, J., and S. Tose. 2003. A blind comparison between results of four image analysis systems using a photo-library of piles of sieved fragments, Fragblast Journal, Vol. 7, Num. 2, pp. 105-132.

Kemeny, J. 2005. Time dependent drift degradation due to the progressive failure of rock bridges along discontinuities, Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., Vol 42, pp 35-46.

Slob, S., Hack, H.R.G.K., van Knapen, B., Turner, K. and Kemeny, J. (2005) A method for automated discontinuity analysis of rock slopes with 3D laser scanning. In: Transportation Research Record, 1913(2005)1, pp. 187-208

Kemeny, J. and J. Donovan. 2005. Rock mass characterization using Lidar and automated point cloud processing, Ground Engineering, vol 38, no 11, pp 26-29, Invited publication.

Kemeny, J., Norton, B. and K. Turner. 2006. Rock Slope Stability Analysis Utilizing Ground-Based Lidar and Digital Image Processing, Felsbau – Rock and Soil Engineering, Nr. 3/06, pp 8-15, Invited publication.

Kemeny, J. Rock Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, McGraw-Hill Companies, NY, in press, Invited publication.

 

Recent Conference Publications

 

Girdner, K., Handy, J. and J. Kemeny. 2001.Improvements in Fragmentation Measurement Software For SAG Mill Process Control, Proceedings of the 3rd Int. Conf. Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous Grinding Technology, Vancouver, B.C.

Kemeny, J., Mofya, E., Kaunda, R., Perry, G., and B. Morin. 2001. Improvements in blast fragmentation models using digital image processing, Proceedings of the 38th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Washington, D.C., A.A. Balkema, pp. 361-67.

Post, R., Kemeny, J., and R. Murphy. 2001. Image Processing for the Automatic Extraction of Rock Joint Orientation Data from Digital Images, Proceedings of the 38th US Rock Mech. Symp., Washington, D.C., A.A. Balkema, pp. 877-84.

Kemeny, J. and B. Zeitler. 2001. An Online Geomechanics Course with a Virtual Rock Lab, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, Paper 752, American Society for Engineering Education.

Kemeny, J., Mofya, E. and R. Kaunda. 2001. Predicting blast fragmentation using digital image processing and drill monitoring data, Proceedings Int. Symp. Mine Plannign and Equip. Selection – MPES, New Delhi, India.

Kemeny, J., Mofya, E., Holmlund, J. and S. Ahlgren. 2002. Digital imaging for rock mass characterization, Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference on the Application of Geophysical and NDT Methodologies To Transportation Facilities and Infrastructure (Geophysics 2002), Los Angeles, April, 2002.

Kemeny, J. along with 8 other authors. 2002. GROW: A Digital Library for Geotechnical, Rock, and Water Aspects of Civil Engineering, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, D.C.

Hopkins, D. and J. Kemeny. 2002. Drilling and blasting optimization through integration of geophysical, mineral-content and drilling data, NARMS-TAC 2002, Hammah et al. (eds), University of Toronto, pp. 987-994.

Kemeny, J., Budhu, M., Strom, M., Rassmusan, B. and R. Dempsey. 2002. A digital library for civil engineering with an emphasis on learning units, International Conf. on Engineering Education, August 18–21, 2002, Manchester, U.K.

Kemeny, J., Kaunda, R., Mofya, E., Streeter, D., Dangi, T., and G. Perry. 2002. Effect of blasting on the crushability and grindability of rock fragments, NARMS-TAC 2002, Hammah et al. (eds), University of Toronto, pp. 943-950.

BoBo, T., Norton, B., and J. Kemeny. 2002. Application of the Split-Online Digital Image Analysis System to Quantify Particle Size for the Aggregate Industry, 9th Aggregate Automation Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Kemeny, J. along with 9 other authors. 2002. Arizona Tri-University Master of Engineering Degree Program, Teaching Online in Higher Education (TOHE) online conference.

Kemeny, J. along with 9 other authors. 2002. Arizona Tri-University Master of Engineering Degree Program : Using distance learning technology to provide for the educational and degree needs of working engineers, ASEE/SEFI/TUB International Colloquium, October 1-4, 2002, Berlin, Germany.

Kemeny, J., Kaunda, R., Streeter, D., and T. BoBo. 2003. Effect of blasting on the strength of rock fragments, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, International Society of Explosive Engineers, 2003G Volume 1, Paper 03-V135G, Nashville, TN.

Kemeny, J., Mofya, E., and J. Handy. 2003. The use of digital imaging and laser scanning technologies for field rock fracture characterization, Proceedings of Soil and Rock America 2003 (12th PanAmerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and the 39th US Rock Mechanics Symposium), Eds. J. Culligan, H. Einstein, A. White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, pp. 117-122.

Kemeny, J., and M. Budhu. 2003. Innovative uses of the web for rock and soil mechanics education, Proceedings of Soil and Rock America 2003 (12th PanAmerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and the 39th US Rock Mechanics Symposium), Eds. J. Culligan, H. Einstein, A. White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, pp. 2849-2854.

Monte, J., Kemeny, J., and J. Nasrallah. 2003. Using laserscanning and photogrammetry to collect rock discontinuity data for slope stability analyses, Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) National Conference (abstract), Vail, Colorado, September.

Kemeny, J., Monte, J., Handy, J., and S. Thiam. 2003. The use of digital imaging and laser scanning technologies in rock engineering, International Symposium on the Fusion Technology of Geosystem Engineering, Rock Engineering and Geophysical Exploration, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 18-19.

Kemeny, J. and J. Handy. 2004. Improving blast fragmentation prediction with new technologies for rock mass characterization, Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, International Society of Explosive Engineers, New Orleans, LA.

Donovan, J., Monte, J., Handy, J., Kemeny, J., and S. Thiam. 2004. Development of an automated system for rock discontinuity characterizations based on 3D laserscanning, National SBIR/STTR conference, Dallas, TX.

BoBo, T., Norton, B., Taylor, M., and J. Kemeny. 2004. Application of the Split-Online Digital Image Analysis System to Quantify Particle Size for the Industrial Mineral Industry, Proc. of SME Annual Meeting, Feb. 23-25, Denver, CO.

Kemeny, J., Handy, J., Donovan, J. and S. Thiam. 2004. Automatic Discontinuity Characterization of Rock Faces Using 3D Laser Scanners and Digital Imaging, Gulf Rocks 2004 (ARMA 2004 Rock Mechanics Symposium and the 6th NARMS), Houston, TX.

Nasrallah, J., Monte, J. and J. Kemeny, 2004. Rock mass characterization for slope/catch bench design using 3D laser and digital imaging, Gulf Rocks 2004 (ARMA 2004 Rock Mechanics Symposium and the 6th NARMS), Houston, TX.

Slob, S., Hack, R., van Knapen, B., Turner, K. and J. Kemeny. 2004. Automated identification and characterization of discontinuity sets in outcropping rock masses using 3D terrestrial laser scan survey techniques, Proceedings of Eurock 2004 and 53rd Geomechanics Colloquy, Salzburg, Austria.

Slob, S., Hack, R., van Knapen, B. and J. Kemeny. 2005. A method for automated discontinuity analysis of rock slopes with 3D laser scanning, Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 84th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Donovan, J., Handy, J., Kemeny, J. and G. OÕBrien. 2005. Automatic acquisition and determination of rock discontinuity properties using three-dimensional laser scanning. Proceedings of Aplications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2005), S. Dessureault Editor, Tucson, AZ.

Hopkins, D., Davis, W., TŸrler, D. and J. Kemeny. 2005.  Integrated sensor networks for rock-mass characterization and material handling, Proceedings of Aplications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2005), S. Dessureault Editor, Tucson, AZ.

Donovan, J., Kemeny, J., and J. Handy. 2005, The Application of Three-Dimensional Imaging to Rock Discontinuity Characterization, Alaska Rocks 2005: The 40th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Anchorage, AL.

Apted, M., Kemeny, J., Martin, D. 2006. Independent Analysis of Seismicity and Rockfall Scenarios for the Yucca Mountain Repository, WMÕ06 Conference, February 26 - March 2, 2006, Tucson, AZ.

Turner, K., Kemeny, J., Slob, S. & Hack, R. 2006. Evaluation and management of unstable rock slopes by 3D laser scanning, Proceedings of the 10th IAEG Congress, Nottingham, United Kingdom, 6-10 September 2006.

Kemeny, J., Apted, M., and D. Martin. 2006. Rockfall at Yucca Mountain due to thermal, seismic, and time-dependence, Proceedings of the 2006 International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Kemeny, J., Donovan, J. and C. Rodr’guez. 2006.  Application of Ground­Based Lidar for Pre­Blast Rock Mass  Characterization, Proceedings of Fragblast 8, the 8th International Conference on Fragmentation by Blasting, Santiago, Chile.

Li, J., Kemeny, J. and T. Ko. 2006. Modified PTS test and clump modeling on mixed-mode crack growth in granite, Proceedings of Golden Rocks 2006, The 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), Golden, CO.

Ko, T., Kemeny, J. and J. Lee. 2006. Mode II Subcritical Crack Growth Parameters for Sandstone, Proceedings of Golden Rocks 2006, The 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), Golden, CO.

Ko, T., Einstein, H., and J. Kemeny. 2006. Crack coalescence in brittle material under cyclic loading, Proceedings of Golden Rocks 2006, The 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), Golden, CO.

Kemeny, J., Turner, K. and B. Norton. 2006. LIDAR for Rock Mass Characterization: Hardware, Software, Accuracy and Best-Practices, Proceedings of the Workshop on Laser and Photogrammetric Methods For Rock Mass Characterization: Exploring New Opportunities, Golden, CO.

Kessler, J., Apted, M., Zhou, W., Kemeny, J., King, F., Ross, A., Schwartz, F. 2006. Room at the mountain: estimated maximum amounts of commercial spent nuclear fuel capable of disposal in a Yucca Mountain repository, Proceedings of ICONE-14, 14th Int. Conf. on Nuclear Engr., Miami, FL.

Ko, T. and J. Kemeny. 2006. Determination of Mode II Stress Intensity Factor Using Short Beam Compression Test, 4th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS 2006), Singapore.

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