Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü: Recent submissions

  • Seismic performance assessment of a cold-formed steel building 
    Kurt, Emrah. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In the scope of this thesis, lateral load bearing capacity of cold formed steel shear panel is investigated experimentally and analytically. In residential construction applications, cold formed steel frame is covered with ...
  • Shape effect of shallow footings on seismic bearing capacity for foundations located near slopes 
    Çelebi, Mehmet. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In this study, the factors that are effective on the collapsing behaviour such as the soil strength which is forceful on calculating the bearing capacity under dynamic loads, the slope height and angle, the foundation ...
  • The effect of soil improvement under earthquake loading conditions 
    Yıldırım, Kenan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Earthquake is the rapid and sudden release of a huge energy resulting from the rupture of earth crust which cause the creation of seismic waves. The effect of earthquakes on soil conditions has been investigating for a ...
  • Lateral capacity of segmental model piles under cyclic loading 
    Sengez, Merve. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Short piles produced with traditional methods are rigid because of the used materials. In this study segmental piles with low rigidity are used. Behavior of these piles are examined under cyclic loading. The segmental pile ...
  • The effects of partition walls on dynamic behavior of RC buildings 
    Koç, Erdem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Reinforced concrete buildings constitute a signi cant part of the building stock of Turkey, and the investigation of their structural behavior is essential. This study aims to concentrate on the inclusion of in ll walls ...
  • Experiments on yielding of tension specimens with notches and holes 
    Doğan, Eşref. (Thesis (M.S.) - Robert College. Faculty of Graduate School of Engineering, 1968., 1968.)
  • Use of seawater as the mix water for concrete 
    Bilici, Senem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    According to the United Nations World Water Development Report in 2018, the global demand for water has been increasing at a rate of about 1% per year over the past decades as a function of population growth and economic ...
  • Effect of geosynthetic reinforced fill on the frequency content of earthquake zones 
    Esmerer, Zeynep. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Destructive seismic loadings pose a great threat to the structural integrity of the soft soils underlying foundations in terms of service quality and serviceability. One of the e ective means of improving soil is to make ...
  • Modeling of reinforced concrete membrane behavior considering shear stress transfer across cracks 
    Bekaroğlu, Emir Hazar. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In this study, a previously-developed reinforced concrete panel (membrane) model formulation is improved by incorporating simple yet e ective constitutive relationships that simulate shear transfer mechanisms across cracks. ...
  • Renewable energy review :|barriers to renewable energy in developing countries 
    Mohammad, Saad. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Renewable energy has been a very trendy topic in recent decades not only in the developed world but also in the developing world. Considering the depleting fossil fuels and existential threats like Global Warming and Climate ...
  • Agile project managment in the Turkish construction industry 
    Çardak, Fatih. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In today’s business world, companies need to be more agile and seek to adapt to new conditions faster than before due to rapidly developing technologies, fast evolving business needs and increasing competition. Within the ...
  • Investigation of the BIM implementation process in the design phase :|case of Turkish companies 
    Gürünlü, Kris Sercan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Innovations due to the increase of the technological developments expose Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries into a cultural change. Even if the construction industry is rigid to not accept the ...
  • Comparison of EPB-tunnel boring machine performance in cohesive and frictional soils 
    Benli, Melek Merve. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Prediction of EPB (Earth Pressure Balance) TBM's performance is a signi cant issue in tunnel projects in terms of low-cost and target schedule. This study was conducted based on the measurements made in the So a Metro ...
  • Eigenvalue analysis of ideal fluids' sloshing movement in containers using virtual mass method 
    Tonga, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The sloshing motion of fluids in rectangular and cylindrical containers which have different sizes and materials are investigated. 2 different analytical methods, the methods of Abramson [1] and Housner [2] are utilized. With ...
  • Green campus application: Boğaziçi University 
    Okutan, Pelin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The aim of this thesis is to investigate smart city, smart campus and green campus applications all around the world and Turkey while introducing green campus initia tives and applications to Bo˘gazic¸i University. Increase ...
  • Sanitary evaluation of a water system 
    Curi, Kriton, 1942-1996. (Thesis (M.S.) - Robert College. Faculty of Graduate School of Engineering, 1967., 1967.)
  • Mechanical and francture properties of pumice lightweight aggregate steel fiber reinforced concrete 
    Epözdemir, Ali Can. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Composite materials are widely used with many purposes in contemporary engineering applications. Lightweight composites are mostly used in aerospace and military engineering applications but as well as in construction ...
  • Blast protection using perimeter walls 
    Serdaroğlu, İhsan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The impact of a blast scenario is studied by many researchers and the different estimation techniques and design manuals are developed for designing against blast loads. Conducting experiments and using empirical formulae ...
  • Corner effects in deep excavations 
    Güner, Mert. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The precise calculation of the anchorage free length used in retaining structures plays a crucial role in the design of such structures. The most important factors to be considered while determining the free length of the ...
  • Hydraulic design of borland fish lock for Ordu Turnasuyu hydro electric power plant 
    Meşe, Afşın. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The adverse impacts of artificial(man-made) obstacles such as dams and weirs on aquatic organisms have long been known. These artificial obstacles are critical threats especially to migratory species. Today these obstacles ...