T. H. Topper

3.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
72 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

T. H. Topper is a scholar working on Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Structural Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, T. H. Topper has authored 72 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Mechanics of Materials, 42 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 19 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering. Recurrent topics in T. H. Topper's work include Fatigue and fracture mechanics (60 papers), Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation (9 papers) and High Temperature Alloys and Creep (9 papers). T. H. Topper is often cited by papers focused on Fatigue and fracture mechanics (60 papers), Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation (9 papers) and High Temperature Alloys and Creep (9 papers). T. H. Topper collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Egypt. T. H. Topper's co-authors include Madhar Haddad, KN Smith, Norman E. Dowling, A. Plumtree, D.L. DuQuesnay, H. Abdel‐Raouf, J. C. Thompson, Rui Xu, Brian N. Leis and Peter Watson and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Applied Mechanics, Journal of Materials Science and SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series.

In The Last Decade

T. H. Topper

69 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

Prediction of non propagating cracks 1979 2026 1994 2010 1979 1979 250 500 750
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.

  1. Prediction of non propagating cracks
    1979 844 citations T. H. Topper et al. profile →
  2. Fatigue Crack Propagation of Short Cracks
    1979 509 citations T. H. Topper et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
T. H. Topper Canada 18 2.1k 1.5k 590 581 195 72 2.4k
KN Smith Canada 7 2.5k 1.2× 2.0k 1.3× 694 1.2× 602 1.0× 285 1.5× 12 3.0k
Darrell Socie United States 16 2.4k 1.1× 1.9k 1.2× 684 1.2× 574 1.0× 318 1.6× 34 2.7k
Madhar Haddad Canada 10 1.4k 0.7× 1.1k 0.7× 442 0.7× 391 0.7× 139 0.7× 20 1.8k
J. C. Newman United States 26 2.1k 1.0× 1.2k 0.8× 585 1.0× 521 0.9× 230 1.2× 82 2.4k
Daniel Kujawski United States 24 2.0k 0.9× 1.3k 0.9× 657 1.1× 500 0.9× 205 1.1× 86 2.3k
Michael Vormwald Germany 28 2.5k 1.2× 1.9k 1.3× 883 1.5× 564 1.0× 245 1.3× 178 2.8k
Uwe Zerbst Germany 32 2.9k 1.4× 2.8k 1.9× 713 1.2× 941 1.6× 195 1.0× 114 3.7k
Cetin Morris Sonsino Germany 28 2.9k 1.4× 2.2k 1.5× 1.4k 2.3× 447 0.8× 190 1.0× 133 3.5k
S.R. Holdsworth Switzerland 22 1.2k 0.6× 1.7k 1.1× 316 0.5× 683 1.2× 105 0.5× 115 1.9k
R. G. Forman United States 13 1.3k 0.6× 993 0.7× 424 0.7× 332 0.6× 268 1.4× 30 1.7k

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Fields of papers citing papers by T. H. Topper

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of T. H. Topper

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Conle, F.A., et al.. (2020). A review of effective-strain based and multi R-ratio crack propagation models and a comparison of simulated results using the two approaches. International Journal of Fatigue. 142. 105920–105920. 10 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (2011). A model of crack opening stresses in variable amplitude loading using smooth specimen fatigue test data for three steels. International Journal of Fatigue. 33(10). 1337–1350. 15 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (2011). Threshold crack growth behavior of shear and tensile cracks. International Journal of Fatigue. 42. 122–130. 2 indexed citations
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Varvani‐Farahani, A. & T. H. Topper. (1999). Closure‐free biaxial fatigue crack growth rate and life prediction under various biaxiality ratios in SAE 1045 steel. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. 22(8). 697–710. 10 indexed citations
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Xu, Rui, J. C. Thompson, & T. H. Topper. (1996). APPROXIMATE EXPRESSIONS FOR THREE‐DIMENSIONAL NOTCH TIP STRESS FIELDS. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. 19(7). 893–901. 12 indexed citations
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Agarwal, Anil, et al.. (1994). Issues in structural fatigue design and evaluation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. 21(6). 903–912. 2 indexed citations
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Abdel‐Raouf, H., D.L. DuQuesnay, T. H. Topper, & A. Plumtree. (1992). Notch-size effects in fatigue based on surface strain redistribution and crack closure. International Journal of Fatigue. 14(1). 57–62. 25 indexed citations
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DuQuesnay, D.L., et al.. (1992). Fatigue Evaluation of a Nodular Cast Iron Component. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 1 indexed citations
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DuQuesnay, D.L., et al.. (1990). Fatigue Behavior of a Cold-Rolled SAE Grade 945X HSLA Steel. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 18(4). 274–280. 6 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1986). Software for High Frequency Control of Variable Amplitude Fatigue Tests. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 25(2). 181–194. 11 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1986). Fatigue Crack Growth Threshold and Crack Opening of a Mild Steel. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 14(3). 145–151. 4 indexed citations
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Williams, D. P. & T. H. Topper. (1981). A generalized model of structural reversed plasticity. Experimental Mechanics. 21(4). 145–154. 4 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1981). Review of New Developments in Crack Propagation Studies. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 9(2). 65–81. 14 indexed citations
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Abdel‐Raouf, H., A. Plumtree, & T. H. Topper. (1974). Temperature and strain rate dependence of cyclic deformation response and damage accumulation in ofhc copper and 304 stainless steel. Metallurgical Transactions. 5(1). 267–277. 45 indexed citations
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Plumtree, A., H. Abdel‐Raouf, & T. H. Topper. (1974). Strength, damage and failure of iron-carbon alloys subiected to cyclic plasticity. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 13(4). 577–586. 10 indexed citations
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Leis, Brian N. & T. H. Topper. (1974). Cyclic deformation and fatigue analysis for notched components. Nuclear Engineering and Design. 29(3). 370–383. 11 indexed citations
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Leis, Brian N., et al.. (1971). CYCLIC INELASTIC DEFORMATION AND THE FATIGUE NOTCH FACTOR. 2 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1969). THERMAL FRACTURE PHENOMENA IN BITUMINOUS SURFACES. Highway Research Board Special Report. 10 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1969). BIAXIAL FATIGUE OF 1018 MILD STEEL AT LOW ENDURANCE.. OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information). 33(2). 489–93. 6 indexed citations
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Topper, T. H., et al.. (1969). New equipment for cyclic biaxial testing. Experimental Mechanics. 9(12). 550–557. 5 indexed citations

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