Robert Frank

2.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
26 papers, 1.8k citations indexed

About

Robert Frank is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Frank has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 1.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 14 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering and 4 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Robert Frank's work include Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation (11 papers), Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring (10 papers) and High Temperature Alloys and Creep (5 papers). Robert Frank is often cited by papers focused on Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation (11 papers), Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring (10 papers) and High Temperature Alloys and Creep (5 papers). Robert Frank collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and Switzerland. Robert Frank's co-authors include Rajib B. Mallick, Mārtiņš Zaumanis, Lily D. Poulikakos, Guoqiang Xie, N. Chen, Parmanand Sharma, Junqiang Wang, Michael J. Radzicki, Yoshimi Ishikawa and A. Inoue and has published in prestigious journals such as Acta Materialia, Construction and Building Materials and Resources Conservation and Recycling.

In The Last Decade

Robert Frank

23 papers receiving 1.7k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Influence of six rejuvenators on the performance properties of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) binder and 100% recycled asphalt mixtures

2014 428 citations Mārtiņš Zaumanis, Rajib B. Mallick et al. Construction and Building Materials profile →
100% recycled hot mix asphalt: A review and analysis

2014 327 citations Mārtiņš Zaumanis, Rajib B. Mallick et al. Resources Conservation and Recycling profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert Frank United States	14	1.5k	449	277	179	118	26	1.8k
Peng Lin China	27	1.5k 1.0×	433 1.0×	452 1.6×	245 1.4×	37 0.3×	73	2.0k
Rui Xiong China	20	973 0.6×	126 0.3×	167 0.6×	136 0.8×	112 0.9×	56	1.1k
Bowen Guan China	18	712 0.5×	103 0.2×	108 0.4×	204 1.1×	133 1.1×	60	915
Xiaobo Yang China	13	249 0.2×	267 0.6×	264 1.0×	316 1.8×	45 0.4×	62	902
T. Chotard France	19	598 0.4×	250 0.6×	502 1.8×	208 1.2×	493 4.2×	31	1.3k
P. Lawrence France	13	1.1k 0.7×	311 0.7×	47 0.2×	378 2.1×	552 4.7×	26	1.6k
Yangsen Cao China	16	356 0.2×	158 0.4×	89 0.3×	87 0.5×	36 0.3×	36	623
Yanming Liu China	15	478 0.3×	79 0.2×	32 0.1×	291 1.6×	224 1.9×	29	838
Sen Pang United States	13	459 0.3×	196 0.4×	136 0.5×	146 0.8×	126 1.1×	48	897
Can Sun China	15	474 0.3×	146 0.3×	26 0.1×	212 1.2×	217 1.8×	38	774

Countries citing papers authored by Robert Frank

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert Frank

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Frank

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Robert Frank. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Robert Frank based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Robert Frank. Robert Frank is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Mallick, Rajib B., et al.. (2017). Laboratory Comparison of Rejuvenated 50% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Hot-Mix Asphalt with Conventional 20% RAP Mix. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2633(1). 69–79. 21 indexed citations

Mallick, Rajib B., Mārtiņš Zaumanis, & Robert Frank. (2015). Adaptation to flooding and mitigating impacts of road construction − a framework to identify practical steps to counter climate change. The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering. 10(4). 346–354. 3 indexed citations

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, Lily D. Poulikakos, & Robert Frank. (2014). Influence of six rejuvenators on the performance properties of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) binder and 100% recycled asphalt mixtures. Construction and Building Materials. 71. 538–550. 428 indexed citations breakdown →

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, & Robert Frank. (2014). 100% recycled hot mix asphalt: A review and analysis. Resources Conservation and Recycling. 92. 230–245. 327 indexed citations breakdown →

Mallick, Rajib B., Michael J. Radzicki, Mārtiņš Zaumanis, & Robert Frank. (2014). Use of system dynamics for proper conservation and recycling of aggregates for sustainable road construction. Resources Conservation and Recycling. 86. 61–73. 41 indexed citations

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, & Robert Frank. (2014). Evaluation of different recycling agents for restoring aged asphalt binder and performance of 100 % recycled asphalt. Materials and Structures. 48(8). 2475–2488. 187 indexed citations

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, & Robert Frank. (2013). Evaluation of Rejuvenator's Effectiveness with Conventional Mix Testing for 100% RAP Mixtures. publication.editionName. 1–14. 20 indexed citations

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, & Robert Frank. (2013). Evaluation of Rejuvenator's Effectiveness with Conventional Mix Testing for 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Mixtures. publication.editionName. 17–25. 1 indexed citations

Zaumanis, Mārtiņš, Rajib B. Mallick, & Robert Frank. (2013). Evaluation of Rejuvenator's Effectiveness with Conventional Mix Testing for 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Mixtures. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2370(1). 17–25. 222 indexed citations

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Chen, N., Robert Frank, Naoki Asao, et al.. (2011). Formation and properties of Au-based nanograined metallic glasses. Acta Materialia. 59(16). 6433–6440. 135 indexed citations

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Mallick, Rajib B., et al.. (2010). Why Not Use Rejuvenator for 100% RAP Recycling?. Transportation Research Board 89th Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board. 19 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert. (2000). The long-term thermal stability of thermo-span alloy. JOM. 52(1). 37–39. 6 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert, et al.. (1998). THE USE OF INTEGRATED ROAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMAL ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT. 1 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert & Roger Grimes. (1994). Properties of Ultra-High-Strength Custom Age 625 Plus Alloy. 499–508. 2 indexed citations

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Zhao, Da, et al.. (1994). Flow Behavior of Three 625-type Alloys During High Temperature Deformation. 315–329. 14 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert, et al.. (1992). Custom age 625® plus alloy—A higher strength alternative to alloy 625. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 1(4). 483–488. 11 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert, et al.. (1990). Heat Treatment of an Age-Hardenable, Corrosion-Resistant Alloy - UNS N07716. 1–18. 1 indexed citations

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Cieślak, Roman, T.J. Headley, & Robert Frank. (1989). The Welding Metallurgy of Custom Age 625 PLUS Alloy. Welding Journal. 68(12). 12 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert, et al.. (1988). Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Alloy 901. 23–32. 1 indexed citations

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Frank, Robert, et al.. (1988). Properties of an Age-Hardenable, Corrosion-Resistant, Nickel-Base Alloy. 1–22. 4 indexed citations

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