Edward H. Davis

4.5k total citations · 2 hit papers
43 papers, 3.3k citations indexed

About

Edward H. Davis is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Edward H. Davis has authored 43 papers receiving a total of 3.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 10 papers in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality and 7 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Edward H. Davis's work include Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics (18 papers), Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization (14 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (14 papers). Edward H. Davis is often cited by papers focused on Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics (18 papers), Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization (14 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (14 papers). Edward H. Davis collaborates with scholars based in Australia, United States and Canada. Edward H. Davis's co-authors include H G Poulos, R. Kerry Rowe, J. R. Booker, G P Raymond, Michael Gunn, R. J. Mair, John T. Christian, N P Balaam, John T. Christian and J. C. Small and has published in prestigious journals such as Neurology, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids and International Journal of Solids and Structures.

In The Last Decade

Edward H. Davis

40 papers receiving 3.0k citations

Hit Papers

Elastic solutions for soil and rock mechanics 1973 2026 1990 2008 1973 1980 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Elastic solutions for soil and rock mechanics
    1973 655 citations H G Poulos, Edward H. Davis Medical Entomology and Zoology profile →
  2. The stability of shallow tunnels and underground openings in cohesive material
    1980 419 citations Edward H. Davis et al. Géotechnique profile →

Peers

Edward H. Davis
M. G. Jefferies Canada
C. P. Wroth United Kingdom
G. G. Meyerhof Canada
Kenneth L. Lee United States
Ralph B. Peck United States
Irini Djéran‐Maigre France
Michele Jamiolkowski Italy
F.H. Kulhawy United States
K. H. Roscoe United Kingdom
Qing Lü China
M. G. Jefferies Canada
Edward H. Davis
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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Farnham, Mark W., et al.. (2007). Neglected landraces of collard (Brassica oleracea L. var. viridis) from the Carolinas (USA). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 55(6). 797–801. 13 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H., et al.. (2007). The Diegueño Ceremony of the Death Images.
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Davis, Edward H. & John T. Morgan. (2005). Collards in North Carolina. Southeastern geographer. 45(1). 67–82. 1 indexed citations
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Booker, J. R., N P Balaam, & Edward H. Davis. (1985). The behaviour of an elastic non‐homogeneous half‐space. Part I‐line and point loads. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 9(4). 353–367. 76 indexed citations
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Rowe, R. Kerry & Edward H. Davis. (1982). The behaviour of anchor plates in sand. Géotechnique. 32(1). 25–41. 313 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H., et al.. (1977). APPLICATION OF THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD TO THE PREDICTION OF COLLAPSE LOADS. 6 indexed citations
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Carter, John, J. R. Booker, & Edward H. Davis. (1977). Finite deformation of an elasto‐plastic soil. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 1(1). 25–43. 36 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H., et al.. (1977). Trafficking test to examine the effect of increasing the plasticity index of a basalt road base material. 1 indexed citations
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Poulos, H G, et al.. (1976). Method of Calculating Long-Term Creep Settlements. Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division. 102(7). 787–804. 4 indexed citations
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Poulos, H G & Edward H. Davis. (1974). Elastic solutions for soil and rock mechanics. Textbook. Figs, Tabls, Refs. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts. 11(8). A159–A159. 105 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H. & J. R. Booker. (1974). Discussion: The effect of increasing strength with depth on the bearing capacity of clays. Géotechnique. 24(4). 690–690. 1 indexed citations
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Christian, John T., et al.. (1973). CONSOLIDATION AT CONSTANT RATE OF STRAIN. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 99. 1 indexed citations
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Poulos, H G & Edward H. Davis. (1973). Elastic solutions for soil and rock mechanics. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 655 indexed citations breakdown →
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Davis, Edward H. & J. R. Booker. (1971). THE BEARING CAPACITY OF STRIP FOOTING FROM THE STANDPOINT OF PLASTICITY THEORY. 34 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H.. (1969). CLINICAL TRIALS OF TEGRETOL IN TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA. Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain. 9(1). 77–82. 27 indexed citations
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Poulos, H G & Edward H. Davis. (1968). The Settlement Behaviour of Single Axially Loaded Incompressible Piles and Piers. Géotechnique. 18(3). 351–371. 164 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H. & H G Poulos. (1968). The Use of Elastic Theory for Settlement Prediction Under Three-Dimensional Conditions. Géotechnique. 18(1). 67–91. 53 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H. & H G Poulos. (1966). THE ANALYSIS OF SETTLEMENT UNDER THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONDITIONS. 1 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H. & G P Raymond. (1965). A Non-Linear Theory of Consolidation. Géotechnique. 15(2). 161–173. 211 indexed citations
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Davis, Edward H.. (1951). Pavement design for roads and airfields. 1 indexed citations

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