Michael Alber

1.6k total citations
55 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Michael Alber is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Ocean Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Alber has authored 55 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 28 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 27 papers in Ocean Engineering. Recurrent topics in Michael Alber's work include Rock Mechanics and Modeling (26 papers), Tunneling and Rock Mechanics (24 papers) and Drilling and Well Engineering (20 papers). Michael Alber is often cited by papers focused on Rock Mechanics and Modeling (26 papers), Tunneling and Rock Mechanics (24 papers) and Drilling and Well Engineering (20 papers). Michael Alber collaborates with scholars based in Germany, Türkiye and United States. Michael Alber's co-authors include S. Kahraman, Ralf Fritschen, Ö. Günaydın, Mustafa Fener, M. Bischoff, Thomas Meier, J. Heiland, Michael Molenda, Arne Röttger and W. Theisen and has published in prestigious journals such as Expert Systems with Applications, Geophysical Journal International and Geomorphology.

In The Last Decade

Michael Alber

53 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michael Alber Germany 21 827 690 597 393 241 55 1.3k
Yuzo Obara Japan 17 1.4k 1.7× 684 1.0× 651 1.1× 231 0.6× 446 1.9× 102 1.7k
Mingming He China 23 1.0k 1.3× 805 1.2× 657 1.1× 317 0.8× 381 1.6× 81 1.5k
Linqi Huang China 24 1.4k 1.6× 605 0.9× 653 1.1× 343 0.9× 492 2.0× 71 1.7k
Thomas Frühwirt Germany 23 1.4k 1.7× 782 1.1× 503 0.8× 198 0.5× 657 2.7× 44 1.6k
Qiangyong Zhang China 23 1.3k 1.5× 668 1.0× 435 0.7× 279 0.7× 532 2.2× 115 1.7k
Matthew A. Perras Canada 13 796 1.0× 509 0.7× 338 0.6× 121 0.3× 276 1.1× 57 1.1k
D. Fourmaintraux France 9 671 0.8× 349 0.5× 515 0.9× 315 0.8× 196 0.8× 22 947
Lianguo Wang China 24 1.5k 1.8× 586 0.8× 544 0.9× 208 0.5× 416 1.7× 100 1.7k
O. K. Mahabadi Canada 15 1.4k 1.7× 799 1.2× 540 0.9× 431 1.1× 489 2.0× 28 1.8k
Zhijie Wen China 21 972 1.2× 388 0.6× 362 0.6× 148 0.4× 339 1.4× 68 1.3k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Michael Alber

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael Alber

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Heinze, Thomas, et al.. (2022). Slope stability analysis of deep-seated landslides using limit equilibrium and finite element methods in Debre Sina area, Ethiopia. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 81(10). 32 indexed citations
2.
Alber, Michael, et al.. (2020). Hydraulic Fractures in Discontinuous, Anisotropic and Heterogeneous Rock - A Lab Study. 4 indexed citations
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Macias, Francisco Javier, et al.. (2020). On the Definition and Classification of Mixed Face Conditions (MFC) in Hard Rock TBM Tunnelling. 1 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (2018). Variation of laboratory test results with specimen size in carbonates of Bavarian Malm. 1185–1190. 2 indexed citations
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Röttger, Arne, et al.. (2018). Influence of the slurry-stabilized tunnel face on shield TBM tool wear regarding the soil mechanical changes – Experimental evidence of changes in the tribological system. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 74. 206–216. 30 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (2017). Geomechanical Characterization of the Upper Carboniferous Under Thermal Stress for The Evaluation of a High Temperature-Mine Thermal Energy Storage (HT-MTES). EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts. 14506–292. 3 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael & Ralf J. Plinninger. (2016). Abrasivitätsuntersuchung von Boden und Fels im Kontext der neuen VOB/C/Assessment of rock and soil abrasivity relating to the new VOB/C standard. Bauingenieur. 91(5). 200–207. 3 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (2016). Fluid experiments on fractures subjected to normal and shear displacement. 1011–1015. 2 indexed citations
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Plinninger, Ralf J. & Michael Alber. (2015). Assessment of Intact Rock Strength in Anisotropic Rock - Theory, Experiences and Implications on Site Investigation. 2 indexed citations
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Molenda, M., et al.. (2015). Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Laboratory Scale Hydraulic Fracturing Experiments. 7 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael. (2014). Experimentally-Based Relation Between Dynamic and Static Elastic Moduli of Various Sandstones and a Quartzite. 2 indexed citations
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Kahraman, S. & Michael Alber. (2014). Electrical impedance spectroscopy measurements to estimate the uniaxial compressive strength of a fault breccia. Bulletin of Materials Science. 37(6). 1543–1550. 10 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (2012). Interpretation of Laboratory Hydraulic Fracturing Experiments With Emphasis On Acoustic Emissions. 1 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael. (2008). An Integrated Approach to Penetration, Advance Rates and Disc Cutter Wear for Hard Rock TBM Drives. Geomechanics and Tunnelling. 1(1). 29–37. 9 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael. (2007). Stress dependency of the Cerchar abrasivity index (CAI) and its effects on wear of selected rock cutting tools. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 23(4). 351–359. 95 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (2005). Tunnel Support by Fully Grouted Rock Bolts for Fast TBM Advance. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 15(4). 763–768. 1 indexed citations
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Kahraman, S. & Michael Alber. (2005). Predicting the physico-mechanical properties of rocks from electrical impedance spectroscopy measurements. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 43(4). 543–553. 35 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael. (2000). Advance rates of hard rock TBMs and their effects on project economics. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 15(1). 55–64. 54 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael, et al.. (1999). Generation and visualization of microfractures in Carrara marble for estimating fracture toughness, fracture shear and fracture normal stiffness. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 36(8). 1065–1071. 36 indexed citations
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Alber, Michael. (1996). Prediction of Penetration And Utilization For Hard Rock TBMs. 18 indexed citations

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