Ralph M. Richard

1.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
45 papers, 878 citations indexed

About

Ralph M. Richard is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Ralph M. Richard has authored 45 papers receiving a total of 878 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 16 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics and 12 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recurrent topics in Ralph M. Richard's work include Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing (15 papers), Structural Load-Bearing Analysis (11 papers) and Optical Systems and Laser Technology (9 papers). Ralph M. Richard is often cited by papers focused on Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing (15 papers), Structural Load-Bearing Analysis (11 papers) and Optical Systems and Laser Technology (9 papers). Ralph M. Richard collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and South Korea. Ralph M. Richard's co-authors include John E. Goldberg, Daniel Vukobratovich, Kurt Benirschke, J. E. Partridge, Tarek Almusallam, Robert Sinclair, Thomas A. Gaffey, Wanda M. Szyfelbein, Jaime Prat and Susan P. McGorray and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Journal of Pediatrics and AIAA Journal.

In The Last Decade

Ralph M. Richard

43 papers receiving 786 citations

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Versatile Elastic-Plastic Stress-Strain Formula

1975 363 citations Ralph M. Richard et al. Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Optical performance of bimetallic mirrors under lateral temperature distributions 2003 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·(unknown), (unknown), Ralph M. Richard	0
2	Discussion of “General Issues Influencing Connection Performance” by Charles W. Roeder 2003 ·Journal of Structural Engineering ·Ralph M. Richard	2
3	10.1016/0952-5807(94)00042-5 2000 ·Time to knit ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard	6
4	Seismic connection designs for new and existing steel moment frame structures 1998 ·Journal of Constructional Steel Research ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard, J. E. Partridge	5
5	<title>Roller chain supports for large optics</title> 1991 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·Daniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard	3
6	Analysis of elastomer lens mountings 1991 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard	3
7	Damping and vibration considerations for the design of optical systems in a launch/space environment 1990 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·Ralph M. Richard	1
8	Optimum Mirror Shapes And Supports For Light Weight Mirrors Subjected To Self-Weight 1989 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard, Daniel Vukobratovich	5
9	Flexure Mounts For High-Resolution Optical Elements 1988 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·Daniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard	16
10	Single-Plate Framing Connections with Grade-50 Steel and Composite Construction 1984 ·Engineering Journal ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard, (unknown)	3
11	Deformable primary mirror for a space telescope 1982 ·Applied Optics ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard, Robert R. Shannon	6
12	Design of Single Plate Framing Connections with A307 Bolts 1982 ·Engineering Journal ·Ralph M. Richard, (unknown), (unknown)	15
13	<title>Optimum Shapes For Lightweighted Mirrors</title> 1982 ·Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE ·Daniel Vukobratovich, (unknown), Ralph M. Richard, (unknown), (unknown)	8
14	Dysplasia and cytologic findings in 4,589 young women enrolled in Diethylstilbestrol-Adenosis (DESAD) Project 1981 ·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ·Stanley J. Robboy, Wanda M. Szyfelbein, John R. Goellner, Raymond H. Kaufman, (unknown), Ralph M. Richard, Thomas A. Gaffey, Jaime Prat, (unknown), (unknown), Susan P. McGorray, Kenneth L. Noller, Duane E. Townsend, Darwin R. Labarthe, Ann B. Barnes	41
15	Steel Plate Shear Walls Resist Lateral Load, Cut Costs 1979 ·Civil engineering ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard	6
16	Versatile Elastic-Plastic Stress-Strain Formula breakdown → 1975 ·Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division ·Ralph M. Richard, (unknown)	363
17	Finite element analysis of inelastic structures 1968 ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard	1
18	ATTENUATION OF STRESSES FOR BURIED CYLINDERS 1964 ·(unknown), Ralph M. Richard	77
19	Analysis of Nonlinear Structures 1963 ·Journal of the Structural Division ·John E. Goldberg, Ralph M. Richard	46
20	Myocardial infarction in the perinatal period 1959 ·The Journal of Pediatrics ·Ralph M. Richard, Kurt Benirschke	31

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