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Richard A. Coffman
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Professor - Engineering
Also affiliated: Brigham Young University (2018–2020); University of Missouri (2010)
10 h-index
55 pubs
528 cited
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Richard A. Coffman's research interests encompass geotechnical engineering, focusing on soil mechanics and the behavior of engineered structures within geological contexts. His work has involved the development of systems for measuring soil properties, such as an internal camera-based volume determination system for triaxial testing and the application of bender elements to observe soil fabric and anisotropy during consolidation. Coffman has also investigated the performance of civil engineering designs, including subway tunnel configurations based on ground surface settlement profiles and the capacity of suction caissons. His research extends to environmental applications, with studies on satellite-based flood assessment and predictive modeling of debris flows following wildfires. He has published 62 works, accumulating 521 citations, and holds an h-index of 10.
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- h-index: 10
- Publications: 55
- Citations: 528
Positions
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Professor - Engineering publications 2010–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page
Selected Publications
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Development of Soil–Water Characteristic Curves through Control of Relative Humidity (2026)
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Soil Moisture Content from Spectral Reflectance Using Visible, Near-Infrared, and Short-Wave Infrared Light (2023)
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Prediction of Soil Moisture Content through Photographs of Cobalt Chloride Filter Paper in Contact with Soil Specimens (2023)
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Proctor and Harvard Miniature Compaction Energy Comparison (2022)
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Small-Strain Characteristics of Reconstituted Soils: The Effect of Slurry Water Content and Fabric Anisotropy (2022)
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Soil Water Content from Reflectance of Filter Paper (2022)
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Review of the Equations Used to Calculate Hydraulic Conductivity Values from Two-Stage Borehole Tests (2022)
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Validation of a ground-based telescope-assisted hyperspectral remote sensor for soil measurements (2020)
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Closure to “Discussion of ‘Verification of an Internal Close-Range Photogrammetry Approach for Volume Determination during Triaxial Testing’ by S. E. Salazar, L. D. Miramontes, A. Barnes, M. L. Bernhardt-Barry, and R. A. Coffman” (2020)
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Predicting blast-induced liquefaction within the New Madrid Seismic Zone (2020)
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Soil Fabric and Anisotropy as Observed Using Bender Elements during Consolidation (2020)
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Observations from an Engineering Writing Project (2020)
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Faculty and Student Involvement in a Graduate Level Civil Engineering Seminar (2020)
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Exposure to STEM: Diversity in Maritime Transportation (2019)
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Multi-Channel Optical Receiver for Ground-Based Topographic Hyperspectral Remote Sensing (2019)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Sean E. Salazar
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
14 shared publications
- Machine Learning Based Predictive Modeling of Debris Flow Probability Following Wildfire in the Intermountain Western United States
- Development of an Internal Camera–Based Volume Determination System for Triaxial Testing
- Consideration of Internal Board Camera Optics for Triaxial Testing Applications
- Design and Fabrication of End Platens for Acquisition of Small-Strain Piezoelectric Measurements During Large-Strain Triaxial Extension and Triaxial Compression Testing
- Verification of an Internal Close-Range Photogrammetry Approach for Volume Determination during Triaxial Testing
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Morgan L. Race
7 shared publications
- Effect of Uncertainty in Site Characterization on the Prediction of Liquefaction Potential for Bridge Embankments in the Mississippi Embayment
- Effects of Piston Uplift, Piston Friction, and Machine Deflection in Reduced Triaxial Extension Testing
- Discussion of “Implementation of LRFD of Drilled Shafts in Louisiana” by Xinbao Yu, Murad Y. Abu-Farsakh, Sungmin Yoon, Ching Tsai, and Zhongjie Zhang
- Response of a drilled shaft foundation constructed in a redrilled shaft excavation following collapse
- Statistical Analysis to Determine Appropriate Design Methodologies of Drilled Shaft Foundations
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Cyrus D. Garner
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
6 shared publications
- Subway tunnel design using a ground surface settlement profile to characterize an acceptable configuration
- Development of a Multimode Field Deployable Lidar Instrument for Topographic Measurements of Unsaturated Soil Properties: Instrument Description
- Volumetric Water Content Measurements as Obtained from Remote Sensing and In Situ Instrumentation
- Full-Scale Hydro-Mechanical Properties of Vertical Flow Bed Treatment Soils
- The development and implementation of a tunnel characterization method
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Adam Barnes
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Development of an Internal Camera–Based Volume Determination System for Triaxial Testing
- Verification of an Internal Close-Range Photogrammetry Approach for Volume Determination during Triaxial Testing
- Closure to “Discussion of ‘Development of an Internal Camera-Based Volume Determination System for Triaxial Testing’ by S. E. Salazar, A. Barnes, and R. A. Coffman” by A. Mehdizadeh, M. M. Disfani, R. Evans, A. Arulrajah, and D. E. L. Ong
- Closure to “Discussion of ‘Verification of an Internal Close-Range Photogrammetry Approach for Volume Determination during Triaxial Testing’ by S. E. Salazar, L. D. Miramontes, A. Barnes, M. L. Bernhardt-Barry, and R. A. Coffman”
Yi Zhao
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Soil Fabric and Anisotropy as Observed Using Bender Elements during Consolidation
- Small-Strain and Large-Strain Modulus Measurements with a Consolidation Device
- Back-Pressure Saturated Constant-Rate-of-Strain Consolidation Device With Bender Elements: Verification of System Compliance
- Discussion of “Measurement of Stiffness Anisotropy in Kaolinite Using Bender Element Tests in a Floating Wall Consolidometer” by X. Kang, G.-C. Kang, and B. Bate
Elvis Ishimwe
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- Field-Obtained Soil Water Characteristic Curves and Hydraulic Conductivity Functions
- Analysis of Post-Liquefaction Axial Capacities of Driven Pile and Drilled Shaft Foundations
- Full-Scale Hydro-Mechanical Properties of Vertical Flow Bed Treatment Soils
- Predicting blast-induced liquefaction within the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Julia I. Loshelder
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Soil Moisture Content from Spectral Reflectance Using Visible, Near-Infrared, and Short-Wave Infrared Light
- Proctor and Harvard Miniature Compaction Energy Comparison
- Soil Water Content from Reflectance of Filter Paper
- Prediction of Soil Moisture Content through Photographs of Cobalt Chloride Filter Paper in Contact with Soil Specimens
Nabeel Shaker Mahmood
University of Anbar (IQ)
3 shared publications
- Soil Fabric and Anisotropy as Observed Using Bender Elements during Consolidation
- Small-Strain and Large-Strain Modulus Measurements with a Consolidation Device
- Small-Strain Characteristics of Reconstituted Soils: The Effect of Slurry Water Content and Fabric Anisotropy
S. Bey
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
2 shared publications
- Discussion of “Implementation of LRFD of Drilled Shafts in Louisiana” by Xinbao Yu, Murad Y. Abu-Farsakh, Sungmin Yoon, Ching Tsai, and Zhongjie Zhang
- Statistical Analysis to Determine Appropriate Design Methodologies of Drilled Shaft Foundations
Omar A. Conte
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
2 shared publications
- Slope Stability Monitoring Using Remote Sensing Techniques
- Characterization of Landslides Using Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques, Standard Monitoring Techniques, and Laboratory Testing
John J. Bowders
University of Missouri (US)
2 shared publications
- GeoWall: Creativity, Statistics, and Reliability
- Use of SHANSEP Design Parameters in Landfill Design: A Cost/Benefit Case Study
Matthew Jonathan Nanak
AECOM (China) (CN)
2 shared publications
- Evaluation of a Centrifuge Consolidation Technique for Preparation of Direct Simple Shear Samples
- Review of the Equations Used to Calculate Hydraulic Conductivity Values from Two-Stage Borehole Tests
Micah W. Hale
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Observations from an Engineering Writing Project
- Faculty and Student Involvement in a Graduate Level Civil Engineering Seminar
Thomas Oommen
Michigan Technological University (US)
2 shared publications
- Satellite-based assessment of the August 2018 flood in parts of Kerala, India
- Machine Learning Based Predictive Modeling of Debris Flow Probability Following Wildfire in the Intermountain Western United States
Kyle M. Rollins
Brigham Young University (US)
2 shared publications
- Analysis of Post-Liquefaction Axial Capacities of Driven Pile and Drilled Shaft Foundations
- Predicting blast-induced liquefaction within the New Madrid Seismic Zone
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