RECENT JOURNAL ARTICLES

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 comp. between results of four image analysis systems using photo-library of piles of sieved fragments, Fragblast Journal, V7, N2, 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. 2007. Rock Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Access Science: Encyclopedia of Science & Technology Online, McGraw-Hill Companies, NY, Encyclopedia Article.

Ko, T.Y., J. Kemeny and H.K. Moon. 2008a. Determination of subcritical crack growth parameters using double torsion test. Journal of the Korean Society for Geosystem Engineering, 2008;45(6):601-609.

Ko, T.Y., Kemeny, J. and H.K. Moon. 2008b. Determination of the Mode I fracture toughness of rock using the Compact Tension specimen and the effect of specimen size and loading rate on the fracture toughness. Journal of the Korean Society for Geosystem Engineering, 2008;45(3):234-241.

Kim, C. and J. Kemeny. 2009a. Automatic Extraction of Fractures and Their Characteristics in Rock Masses by LIDAR System and the Split-FX Software, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND SPACE, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2009, pp. 1-10, Journal of Korean Society for Rock Mechanics.

Kim, C. and J. Kemeny. 2009b. Measurement of Joint Roughness in Large-Scale Rock Fracture Using LIDAR, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND SPACE, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2009, pp. 52-63, Journal of Korean Society for Rock Mechanics.

Kim, C. and J. Kemeny. 2009c. A Three-Dimensional Progressive Failure Model for Joints Considering Fracture Mechanics and Subcritical Crack Growth in Rock, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND SPACE, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2009, pp. 86-94, Journal of Korean Society for Rock Mechanics.

Kim, C. and J. Kemeny. 2009d. Progressive Failure of a Rock Slope by the Subcritical Crack Growth of Asperities Along Joints, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND SPACE, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2009, pp. 95-106, Journal of Korean Society for Rock Mechanics.

Ko, T. Y., and J. Kemeny. 2011. Subcritical crack growth in rocks under shear loading, J. Geophys. Res., 116, B01407, doi:10.1029/2010JB000846.

Kim, K. and J. Kemeny. 2011. Site Specific Blasting Model For Mine-to-Mill Optimization, 2011 Transactions of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering, Vol. 330.

Annavarapu, S., Kemeny, J. and S. Dessureault . 2012. Joint spacing distributions from oriented core data, International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences 52 (2012) 40–45.

Lato, M., Kemeny, J., Harrap, R.M., and G. Bevan. 2012. Rock Bench: Establishing a Common Repository and Standards for Assessing Rockmass Characteristics using LiDAR and Photogrammetry, Computers & Geosciences, http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.cageo.2012.06.014

Ko, T.Y. and J Kemeny. 2013. Determination of the subcritical crack growth parameters in rocks using the constant stress-rate test, International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 59 (2013) 166–178.

RECENT CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Girdner, K., Handy, J. and J. Kemeny. 2001.Improvements in Fragmentation Measurement Software For SAG Mill Process Control, Proceedings of the 3^rd 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, Proc of the 38^th US Rock Mech. Symp, 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 38^th 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. 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 29^th 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 (12^th PanAmerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and the 39^th 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 (12^th PanAmerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and the 39^th 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 30^th 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 Ind., 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 Symp 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. O’Brien. 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., Türler, 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, WM’06 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 Int High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Kemeny, J., Donovan, J. and C. Rodríguez. 2006. Application of GroundBased Lidar for PreBlast Rock Mass Characterization, Proceedings of Fragblast 8, the 8^th Int Conf 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, 14^th 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, 4^th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS 2006), Singapore.

Ko, T. and J. Kemeny, 2007. Effect of Confining Stress and Loading Rate on Fracture Toughness of Rocks, 1st Canada US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada.

Kemeny, J. and B. Norton. 2008. Applications of Terrestrial LIDAR in Engineering Geology and Geologic Hazards, Annual Meeting Geological Society America, Houston, TX, October, 2008 (abstract only).

Kemeny, J., Norton, B., Donovan, J. and J. Handy. 2008. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging for the Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Unstable Highway Slopes”, TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January, 2008 (poster only).

Kemeny, J., Norton, B. and J. Handy. 2008. LIDAR for Rock Mass Characterization, Including Underground Applications, Proceedings of the Workshop on Laser and Photogrammetric Methods for Rock Tunnel Characterization (F. Tonon, ed.), San Francisco, CA, 2008.

Ko, T.Y. and Kemeny, J. 2008a. Experimental study of subcritical crack growth under mode I, mode II and mode III loading. In Proc. of the 42nd U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium and 2nd U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium. San Francisco, CA, 2008. Paper No. 08-55.

Ko, T.Y. and Kemeny, J. 2008b. Size effect on subcritical crack growth in Coconino sandstone. In Proc. of the 42nd U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium and 2nd U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium. San Francisco, CA, 2008. Paper No. 08-56.

Kemeny, J. and C. Kim. 2009. Increasing our understanding of time-dependent rock mass behavior with ground-based LIDAR, 3D discontinuum modeling, and fracture mechanics, Rock Mechanics Proceedings of the Second Thailand Symposium, Fuenkajorn & Phien-wej (eds), Thailand, pp 35-53.

Rodríguez, C., Fuentealba, R., and J. Kemeny. 2009. New Technology for the Characterization of Rock Mass in the Open Pit Mining, GEOMIN 2009 First International Seminar on Geology for the Mining Industry, Antofagasta, Chile, June, 2009.

Mansfield, C. and J. Kemeny. 2009. The Use of Terrestrial LIDAR in Determining Directional Joint Dilation Angle Values, Proceedings of the 43rd US Rock Mechanics Symposium and 4th U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium, Asheville, NC June 28th – July 1, 2009.

Kim, K. and J. Kemeny. 2009. Effect of Thermal Shock and Rapid Unloading on Mechanical Rock Properties, Proceedings of the 43rd US Rock Mechanics Symposium and 4th U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium, Asheville, NC June 28th – July 1, 2009.

Ko, T.Y. and J. Kemeny. 2009. Some statistical aspects of constant stress-rate testing for subcritical crack growth, Proceedings of the 43rd US Rock Mechanics Symposium and 4th U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium, Asheville, NC June 28th – July 1, 2009.

Priznar, N., Coxon, V. and J. Kemeny. 2010. Using Lidar laser scanning for geotechnical characterization in rock, 61st Highway Geology Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 23-26, 2010.

Kim, K.. and J. Kemeny. 2011. Site Specific Blasting Model For Mine-to-Mill Optimization, Proceedings of SME Annual Meeting, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Denver, CO, March, 2011

Kim, K.. and J. Kemeny. 2011. Site Specific Blasting Model Using Schmidt Tensile Strength and Image Analysis, Proceedings of ISEE 37th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, San Diego, CA, Feb., 2011

Kemeny, J., Combs, J. and 10 other authors. 2011. Transportation Pooled Fund Project of Highway Geotechnical Applications of Ground-Based Lidar, 62nd Highway Geology Symposium, Lexington, KY July, 2011.

Combs, J., Kudenov, M., Craven, J. and J. Kemeny. 2011. Evaluation of joint properties using hyperspectral imaging, Proceedings 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA, June 26–29.

Combs, J. and J. Kemeny. 2011. DOT study of LIDAR geotechnical applications in eight states, Proceedings 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA, June 26–29.

Kemeny, J., Handy, J., Kraemer, D. and B. Norton. 2011. Accurate LIDAR Change Detection For Slope Stability and Rockfall Monitoring, Proceedings of Slope Stability 2011, the International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Vancouver, BC, September, 2011.

Kemeny, J. 2011. The Importance of Rock Fracture Mechanics: Examples in Civil, Mining and Geological Engineering, Proceedings of 30th Anniversary Special Symposium of Korean Society for Rock Mechanics, Pyeongchang, Republic of South Korea, September, 2011.

Ko, T.Y. and J. Kemeny. 2013. Fracture Characteristics of Rocks under Shear Loading, International Symposium on Tunnelling and Underground Space Construction for Sustainable Development (TU-Seoul 2013), Seoul, Korea, March 18-20.