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.
Comparison of deep convolutional neural networks and edge detectors for image-based crack detection in concrete
2018528 citationsSattar Dorafshan, Robert J. Thomas et al.Construction and Building Materialsprofile →
SDNET2018: An annotated image dataset for non-contact concrete crack detection using deep convolutional neural networks
2018237 citationsSattar Dorafshan, Robert J. Thomas et al.Data in Briefprofile →
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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert J. Thomas
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Robert J. Thomas. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Robert J. Thomas. The network helps show where Robert J. Thomas may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert J. Thomas
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Dorafshan, Sattar, Robert J. Thomas, & Marc Maguire. (2018). SDNET2018: An annotated image dataset for non-contact concrete crack detection using deep convolutional neural networks. Data in Brief. 21. 1664–1668.237 indexed citations breakdown →
Thomas, Robert J. & Sulapha Peethamparan. (2016). Modified Test for Chloride Permeability of Alkali-Activated Concrete. Transportation Research Board 95th Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board. 95.2 indexed citations
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Thomas, Robert J., Hailong Ye, Aleksandra Radlińska, & Sulapha Peethamparan. (2016). Alkali-Activated Slag Cement Concrete. ACI Concrete International. 38(1). 33–38.70 indexed citations
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Thomas, Robert J., et al.. (2014). Alkali-Activated Cement Free Concrete: Development of Practical Mixtures for Construction. Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board.2 indexed citations
Haas, Zygmunt J., et al.. (2003). Bluenet II -- A Detailed Realization of the Algorithm and Performance. Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. 61.1 indexed citations
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Reimold, W. U., et al.. (2001). A Possible Impact Structure in the Belinga Greenstone Belt of Northeast Gabon. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1016.1 indexed citations
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Thomas, Robert J., David H. Cornell, & Richard Armstrong. (1999). Provenance age and metamorphic history of the Quha Formation, Natal metamorphic province; a U-Th-Pb zircon SHRIMP study. South African Journal of Geology. 102(1). 83–92.39 indexed citations
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Thomas, Robert J., et al.. (1997). Geology of the Archaean Nzimane Inlier, Zululand. South African Journal of Geology. 100(2). 123–136.7 indexed citations
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