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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2021
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Ernie Heymsfield

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Researcher

Also affiliated: Louisiana State University (2000); ORCID (2020); Rogers (United States) (2008)

Faculty Researcher

10 h-index 26 pubs 263 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Ernie Heymsfield's research focuses on the development of engineered materials for specific applications, with recent work addressing the use of anisotropic materials in Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS). He has also investigated the current state of practice regarding pavement structural design and analysis codes, particularly as they apply to airfield pavements. Heymsfield has authored 26 publications and accumulated 258 citations, with an h-index of 10. His recent activity indicates ongoing engagement in research within his field.

Metrics

  • h-index: 10
  • Publications: 26
  • Citations: 263

Selected Publications

  • Developing an anisotropic material for Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) usage (2021)
    International Journal of Pavement Engineering DOI OpenAlex
  • Bridge Load Posting Based on Actual Arkansas Truck Traffic (2020)
    Journal of Bridge Engineering 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Developing anti-icing airfield runways using surface embedded heat wires and renewable energy (2019)
    Sustainable Cities and Society 28 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • State of the practice in pavement structural design/analysis codes relevant to airfield pavement design (2019)
    Engineering Failure Analysis 34 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Hydronic heated pavement system performance using a solar water heating system with heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors (2019)
    Solar Energy 56 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Development of automated electrical heat grid for pavement snowmelt (2019)
    Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 16 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Alternative arresting system design for truck escape ramps (2017)
    International Journal of Crashworthiness 19 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Supplementing Current Visual Highway Bridge Inspections with Gigapixel Technology (2015)
    Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Alkali–Silica Reaction Identification and Remediation at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (2015)
    Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Developing Anti-Icing Airfield Runways Using Conductive Concrete with Renewable Energy (2014)
    Journal of Cold Regions Engineering 25 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Implementing GigaPan Technology into an Airport's Foreign Object Debris Management Program (2013)
    Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Optimizing Low Density Concrete Behavior for Soft Ground Arrestor Systems (2008)
    14 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of Soft Ground Arrestor Systems (2007)
    Aviation 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Performance Prediction of Contingency Airfields Subjected to Repetitive C-17 Loadings (2007)
    Aviation DOI OpenAlex
  • Development of a Damage Model for Stabilized Soil Layers Subjected to Repetitive Aircraft Loadings (2006)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex

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