Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Tezleri: Recent submissions

  • Estimation of the high frequency decay parameter (k) and anelastic attenuation factor (Q) for Istanbul 
    Süleyman, Hakan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2018., 2018.)
    In this study we attempt to estimate parameters that are related to path and near-surface effects, due to earthquakes that occurred in northwestern Turkey, by drawing on data from the Istanbul Earthquake Rapid Response ...
  • Estimation of member forces in Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) suspension bridge from ambient vibration records 
    Kavak, Yavuz. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2019., 2019.)
    Suspension bridges are critical lifeline structures in transportation systems. Most suspension bridges, built in recent years, have monitoring systems to identify and track any changes in their dynamic characteristics. ...
  • Dynamic response characteristics of the Sapphire building in Istanbul estimated from earthquake and wind data 
    Savaş, Hakan Doğukan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2019., 2019.)
    The number of tall buildings has been increasing all around the world due to the current population growth and limited space in city centers. After major earthquakes, countries located in earthquake-prone areas face ...
  • Evaluating site effects at Istanbul seismic downholes: numerical studies 
    Akyazı, Osman Onur. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2018., 2018.)
    Examination of the ground records in earthquake zones contributes to more accurate analysis of ground movements and more appropriate designs during the construction process. Depending on the advancement of scienti c and ...
  • Acceleration - displacement response spectra (ADRS) for design of seismic isolation systems in Turkey 
    Yolcu, Aslıhan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2018., 2018.)
    Nonlinear Response History Analyses (NLRHA) have been frequently used in seismic isolation system design since the displacement at long period end of the codebased spectra is limited to a certain value and may not accommodate ...
  • Development of an algorithm and a matlab code for system identification and model calibration of multistory buildings 
    Çetin, Mahir. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2018., 2018.)
    Development of accurate analytical models of existing structures is important to assess their seismic performance. There are many older buildings constructed using outdated seismic codes. Since, as time elapsed, new and ...
  • Seismic evaluation of pile groups 
    Beker, Hüseyin Afşin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2003., 2003.)
    In certain regions of the country, designing deep foundations to withstand seismic loading is a reality. Seismic loading of structures and foundations reach a critical state as the laterally applied force increases. ...
  • Dynamic response characteristics of the Fatih mosque in Istanbul estimated from earthquake data 
    Tongut, Ayşe. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) enables continuous recording of the dynamic response of a structure and analysis of its time-varying dynamic characteristics for condition and ultimately damage assessment. SHM is ...
  • The use of laser scanning in civil and earthquake engineering 
    Ercan, Tülay. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    Laser scanning technology is one of the most e cient solutions for generating three-dimensional data. Besides its use in areas such as archaeology, biology, geology, architecture, it has been used for various purposes in ...
  • Relocation of earthquakes in the Slat Lake region using the Hypocentroidal Decomposition (HDC) method 
    Sakarya, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    Central Anatolia is a relatively stable region unlike the other regions under the influence of major tectonic regimes in Turkey. For that reason, the number of seismic instruments installed by regional earthquake monitoring ...
  • Medium-term coastal morphology change in the the Southwestern Black Sea 
    LiBassi, Nicholas Paul. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    Coastal areas are in a state of continual flux, due in part to seasonal factors and in part, to influences operating over longer periods of time. Discerning between these two types of causes remains a challenge. This study ...
  • A simplified non-linear soil-structure interaction (SSI) model for the earthquake response of surge vessels resting on shallow foundations 
    Turandan, Kenan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    In this study, earthquake response of a surge vessel which consists of 8 interconnected tanks is studied. This HPV unit is located in western Saudi Arabia with 600.000 m³/day desalination capacity. The focus of this ...
  • Seismic performance evaluation of the Sadabat 1 (V3) viaduct 
    Önem, Göktürk. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2002., 2002.)
    Sadabat V3 was designed in the late 1980's as a connector highway bridge in conjunction of Okrneydam and Hastal on ball-Sakarya motonvay route, which is a major component of the transportation system of Istanbul. The bridge ...
  • Experimental study on foundation isolation using geosynthetics 
    Çalıkoğlu, Murat. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    In the last decades, alternative low cost seismic isolation techniques which are commonly known as Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) systems were developed to mitigate earthquake hazards. These are known as Rubber Soil ...
  • Effects of curtain wall façade on the dynamic properties of a bulding 
    Sözüer, Nusret. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2017., 2017.)
    In recent decades the number of high-rise buildings in Turkey has increased considerably and still growing in number at a high pace. However, there is very limited research on the in-situ behavior of these buildings in ...
  • Characteristic structural features of tall buildings in Turkey and their dynamic behavior 
    Odabaşı, Ömer. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2016., 2016.)
    High-rise reinforced concrete (RC) shear wall buildings having 10 to 30 stories in metropolitan cities of Turkey are investigated under the systematic framework of Performance Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE). A building ...
  • Microzonation with respect to rainfall - induced landslides 
    İlhan, Okan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2015., 2015.)
    Expansion of scientific methodologies to quantify the rainfall – induced hazard paves the way for constructing proper investigation of potential landslide in interested areas. In this context, a simple, concise but ...
  • Long-term dynamic response of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to earthquakes and atmospheric conditions 
    Dar, Emrullah. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2015., 2015.)
    The effects of atmospheric factors on structural behavior have gained more importance due to climate change as result of global warming in recent years. In this thesis, the effects of ground motions and atmospheric variations ...
  • Development and verification of seismic capacity and ductility demand estimation procedures for coupled core wall systems 
    Vural, Eren. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    Performance-based seismic design of tall buildings is of great importance as demands are increasing for incorporating structural safety in such challenging structures. Although a number of design guidelines and consensus ...
  • A method to calibrate analytical models of multi-story buildings from earthquake records 
    Kocakaplan, Sedef. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    For multi-story buildings, the standard approach to develop analytical models from earthquake records is to match the modal characteristics (i.e., modal frequencies, damping ratios and mode shapes) of the model with those ...