Robert V. Whitman

6.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
98 papers, 4.8k citations indexed

About

Robert V. Whitman is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality and Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert V. Whitman has authored 98 papers receiving a total of 4.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 78 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 15 papers in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality and 8 papers in Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law. Recurrent topics in Robert V. Whitman's work include Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (43 papers), Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics (39 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization (35 papers). Robert V. Whitman is often cited by papers focused on Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (43 papers), Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics (39 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization (35 papers). Robert V. Whitman collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Greece. Robert V. Whitman's co-authors include Charles A. Kircher, Herbert H. Einstein, Geraldo R. Iglesia, José M. Roësset, H. Bolton Seed, William T. Holmes, Daniele Veneziano, Jeen‐Shang Lin, F. E. Richart and Samuel G. Paikowsky and has published in prestigious journals such as Géotechnique, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering and Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics.

In The Last Decade

Robert V. Whitman

94 papers receiving 4.3k citations

Hit Papers

Soil Mechanics, Si Version 1969 2026 1988 2007 1969 100 200 300 400 500
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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. Soil Mechanics, Si Version
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Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert V. Whitman United States 35 4.2k 1.2k 535 320 256 98 4.8k
Allen W. Hatheway United States 12 3.0k 0.7× 598 0.5× 575 1.1× 918 2.9× 190 0.7× 51 3.7k
Bobby O. Hardin United States 14 5.5k 1.3× 504 0.4× 973 1.8× 499 1.6× 296 1.2× 36 6.0k
Braja M. Das United States 39 5.6k 1.3× 2.2k 1.9× 424 0.8× 155 0.5× 397 1.6× 167 6.3k
Amir M. Kaynia Norway 36 3.8k 0.9× 600 0.5× 734 1.4× 302 0.9× 828 3.2× 134 4.6k
Guoxing Chen China 37 3.5k 0.8× 814 0.7× 303 0.6× 309 1.0× 165 0.6× 235 4.0k
H G Poulos Australia 47 8.2k 1.9× 3.7k 3.1× 473 0.9× 75 0.2× 296 1.2× 240 8.6k
Lidija Zdravković United Kingdom 38 3.9k 0.9× 1.1k 0.9× 611 1.1× 118 0.4× 315 1.2× 132 4.4k
Kenneth Gavin Ireland 40 3.8k 0.9× 804 0.7× 446 0.8× 79 0.2× 304 1.2× 170 4.5k
David M. Potts United Kingdom 47 6.1k 1.4× 2.9k 2.4× 938 1.8× 123 0.4× 399 1.6× 205 6.8k
J. H. Atkinson United Kingdom 22 2.3k 0.5× 586 0.5× 325 0.6× 132 0.4× 109 0.4× 62 3.2k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Iglesia, Geraldo R., Herbert H. Einstein, & Robert V. Whitman. (2015). Closure of "Investigation of Soil Arching with Centrifuge Tests". Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 141(7). 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (2000). Organizing and Evaluating Uncertainty in Geotechnical Engineering. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 126(7). 583–593. 133 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1997). 5. Development of a National Earthquake Loss Estimation Methodology. Earthquake Spectra. 13(4). 643–661. 154 indexed citations
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Kircher, Charles A., Robert Reitherman, Robert V. Whitman, & Christopher Arnold. (1997). 8. Estimation of Earthquake Losses to Buildings. Earthquake Spectra. 13(4). 703–720. 120 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1997). FEMA-NIBS Earthquake Loss Estimation Methodology. 113–114. 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1995). 7. Toward a Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Risk Reduction Program. Earthquake Spectra. 11(2). 299–317. 2 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1995). Centrifuge Modeling of a Tilting Wall with Liquefiable Backfill. 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1985). Seismic Design of Gravity Retaining Walls. US Army Corps of Engineers: Engineer Research and Development Center (Knowledge Core). 67 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1984). Evaluating Calculated Risk in Geotechnical Engineering. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 110(2). 143–188. 218 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1977). Damage Probability for a Water Distribution System. 410–423. 9 indexed citations
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Sarrazín, Mauricio, José M. Roësset, & Robert V. Whitman. (1972). Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction. Journal of the Structural Division. 98(7). 1525–1544. 174 indexed citations
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Seed, H. Bolton, et al.. (1972). Soil Conditions and Building Damage in 1967 Caracas Earthquake. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 98(8). 787–806. 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1971). Closure of "Hydraulic Fills to Support Structural Loads". Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division. 97(6). 925. 2 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1971). Resistance of Soil to Liquefaction and Settlement. SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS. 11(4). 59–68. 83 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V., et al.. (1971). Performance of Foundation for Altair Radar. Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division. 97(1). 1–18. 2 indexed citations
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Høeg, Kaare, John T. Christian, & Robert V. Whitman. (1968). Settlement of Strip Load on Elastic-Plastic Soil. Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division. 94(2). 431–445. 26 indexed citations
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Richart, F. E. & Robert V. Whitman. (1967). Comparison of Footing Vibration Tests with Theory. Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division. 93(6). 143–168. 56 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V. & Kaare Høeg. (1965). TWO-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF STRESS AND STRAIN IN SOILS, REPORT NO. 2. DEVELOPMENT OF PLASTIC ZONE BENEATH A FOOTING. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1961). Incorporation by Reference in Commercial Contracts. Maryland law review. 21(1). 1. 1 indexed citations
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Whitman, Robert V.. (1960). Some Considerations and Data Regarding the Shear Strength of Clays. 581–614. 10 indexed citations

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