Development of a highway rock fall hazard rating system and management database system for Missouri highways using digital video image analysis and geographic information system

Author

Ahmed M. Youssef

Keywords and Phrases

RockSee (Computer program); Missouri Rock Fall Hazard Rating System

Abstract

"The objectives of this research was to develop 1)- A RockSee program for screening and measurement features for the rock cut along the Missouri Highways 2)- A Rock Fall Hazard Rating System for Missouri highway rock cuts, and 3)- A Database Management System for rock cuts along the Missouri Highways"--Introduction, leaf 4.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Geological Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2004

Pagination

xviii, 333 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-331).

Geographic Coverage

Missouri

Rights

© 2004 Ahmed Mohamed Youssef, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Rockslides -- Missouri
Image analysis
Image processing -- Digital techniques
Geographic information systems -- Missouri

Thesis Number

T 8547

Print OCLC #

62170197

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

Recommended Citation

Youssef, Ahmed M., "Development of a highway rock fall hazard rating system and management database system for Missouri highways using digital video image analysis and geographic information system" (2004). Doctoral Dissertations. 1585.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1585