M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Experimental study on mitigation of earthquake hazards using geosynthetics 
    Sekman, Mustafa. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    In this study, it is aimed to experimentally evaluate the e ectiveness and robustness of an applicable, low-cost alternative seismic isolation (SI) system valid for low-rise and mid-rise buildings. This alternative SI ...
  • Experimental study on mitigation of earthquake hazard using rubber - soil mixture 
    Göztepe, Barış. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    Seismic isolation systems have been developed in order to improve seismic performance of structures. Geotechnical seismic isolation systems as an alternative method for improving seismic performance of structures have been ...
  • Nonlinear response modeling of low-rise structural walls 
    Karahan, Simon. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    A nite element modeling approach was validated and improved in this study, for simulating the behavior of reinforced concrete structural walls with aspect ratios of 1.0 or less, whose behavior is governed by shear ...
  • Evaluation of heuristic algorithms for traffic signal optimization along a corridor 
    Ahmadpur, Morteza. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    Traffic signals are one of the most important parts of road networks. They play a significant role in decreasing congestion and providing better service for the society in urban areas. The aim of this thesis is to determine ...
  • Building information modeling (BIM) implementations in the Turkish construction industry 
    Karahan, Uğur. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    The construction industry has always been highly signi cant for the national economy. Due to increasing pressures from clients to improve quality, reduce costs and speed up construction processes, Building Information ...
  • Ultimate strength design of reinforced concrete members by computers 
    Karaca, Mehmet İlhami. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1967., 1967.)
    The Ultimate Strength design formulas of the "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-63) are transformed into such a form that, the reinforcement can be directly computed,once the basic loads, geometrical ...
  • Seismic loss estimation methodology: a case study in Istanbul 
    Saygı, Sarper. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Earthquakes have been considered as one of the most serious threats to human life in physical, social and nancial manner. Throughout the years, earthquakes have resulted in millions of people death, injury, physical ...
  • Behaviour of high - rise steel buildings under lateral loads effects 
    Gamari, Emir. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Design of high rise buildings is generally predicated on lateral forces like wind loads and earthquake loads. However high rise buildings are mostly reactive to dynamic oscillations due to wind loads because of having ...
  • Analytical and experimental studies of cold - formed steel shear panels 
    Karabulut, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    In the scope of this thesis, lateral load resisting capacity of cold-formed steel framed shear panels have been observed experimentally as well as analytically. Experimental observations on di erent con guration of shear ...
  • Behavior and design of piled raft foundations under dynamic and static loading 
    Söylemez, Şafak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    In the scope of this thesis, piled raft foundation systems wereanalyzed for both static and dynamic cases. The e ect of end bearing and shaft friction piles and also the e ect of pile lengths were evaluated for both piled ...
  • Modeling of coupled nonlinear shear and flexural responses in medium-rise RC walls 
    Horoz, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    A macroscopic nite element modeling approach was adopted in this study for simulating the in-plane hysteretic lateral load behavior of medium-rise reinforced concrete structural walls with moderate aspect ratios (1.5 and ...
  • Seismic bearing capacity of surficial strip footings near cohesive slopes 
    Erkli, Anıl. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Even if most foundation failures during earthquakes occur due to liquefaction phenomenon, failures due to reduction in bearing capacity have been typically observed. In order to avoid similar foundation failures due to ...
  • The impact of user behavior on energy consumption - a case study on Kilyos campus dormitories 
    Kazar, Gökhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Since the buildings consume approximately 40% of the total energy in the world, the energy e cient buildings have been gained an importance for recent years. Various approaches such as energy e cient measures and renewable ...
  • Forensic study on geosynthetic reinforced soil walls with corner turns 
    Raouf, Ayman Mohammad Imad. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) involve the use of reinforcement inclusions to enhance the engineering properties of the soil mass. In doing so, the backfill soil is internally retained, which dispenses the primary need ...
  • Influence of particle shape on dilatancy and liquefaction susceptibility 
    Ranjpour, Deniz. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Dilatancy is a volumetric parameter directly dependant on void ratio (e), and as a result relative density (ID), as well as con nement pressure p0 i. Besides, liquefaction is a behavior of saturated cohesionless soils under ...
  • The effect of semi-rigid steel connections to seismic behavior of high-rise buildings 
    Topcu, Kadir. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Tall steel structures have always been at risk from re, explosions and natural disaster, especially earthquakes. It is seen in recent researches, although it is assumed that the seismic performance of steel structures is ...
  • A study on the scouring caused by a liquid jet at the downstream of hydraulic structures 
    Esen, İlkin. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1967., 1967.)
  • Undrained seismic bearing capacity of surface strip foundations on cohesive slopes 
    Öztürk, Mert. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    In recent years, some comprehensive research studies have focused on the issue of the undrained seismic bearing capacity in the eld of the foundation engineering. However, there is no complete and sufficient solution for ...
  • Seismic analysis and risk assessment of wind turbines 
    Zakaria, Seyedeh Mahta. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    The seismic analyses of two di erent sizes of wind turbines are investigated in this thesis. The rst turbine is a relatively short wind turbine previously subjected to a shake table test. The main objective of this part ...
  • Analysis of passengers' travel behaviors and attitudes towards the BRT line in Istanbul 
    Şahin, Onur. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Rapid increase in population of big cities resulted in a need for a better designed public transportation with higher service quality, which eventually urged authorities to implement fast and cost effective systems. Bus ...

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