M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Experimental investigation of inelastic SDOF steel structures using energy-based principals 
    Börekçi, Hümeyra. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In this research, twenty-eight experimental tests were performed with 0.75-meterhigh single degree of freedom system (SDOF) steel models on a shaking table. Actual scaled 1986 San Salvador earthquake ground motion data was ...
  • Investigation of traffic flow characteristics :|case study of D100 highway 
    Çevik, Muhammed Ali. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Bridges located on the Bosphorus create some of the most problematic locations in Istanbul traffic network where congestion is a big problem. In this thesis, using the video footages provided by the Department of Traffic ...
  • Fatigue life assessment of Bosphorus bridge hanger cables 
    Durukan, Sercan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The Bosphorus Bridge, constructed in 1973, is an iconic suspension bridge located in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey serving as an extremely important link of the city transportation network with an average daily traffic of ...
  • Characterisctics of EPC contractors in large infrastructure projects procured through project finance framework in Sub-Saharan Africa 
    Kabamusu, Emmanuel Mundela. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    After its success in developing countries, the project finance framework has been gradually introduced in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) where it has shown a rapid expansion over the last two decades, particularly to finance and ...
  • Modeling of reinforcing bar buckling in structural walls 
    Salih, Sura Sabah Salih. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Buckling of longitudinal reinforcement is a critical damage state that is frequently observed in reinforced concrete structures after major seismic events that warrants the replacement of the structural component or render ...
  • Integration of personnel services with public transportation :|a case study of Boğaziçi University 
    Karaman, Ozan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    To provide comfortable and reliable means of transportation, most of the employers offer personnel services to their employees. Although it is a commonly used concept, for both employers and employees, there are downsides. ...
  • Large displacement interface shear behavior of landfill cover materials 
    Elmas, Barış. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Landfill cover materials have stability and large displacement problems, therefore it is important to determine the interface shear behavior of these materials. In this study, large displacement direct shear and interface ...
  • Limit analysis of uniformly loaded beams 
    Özyıldırım, Çelik. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1969., 1969.)
  • Meshless modeling of submarine landslide generated fully nonlinear waves and runup 
    Özbar, Burhan Turgut. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    A two-dimensional numerical model based on fully nonlinear potential ow theory is proposed for the simulation of tsunamis generated by earthquakes and submarine landslides. The boundary value problem of the theory is ...
  • Green building and energy efficiency application decisions in sustainable project management 
    Saraçoğlu, Niyazi Mete. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Being traditionally one of the main drivers of social and economic development of a country, the construction industry is also a major contributor to the negative impacts on environment especially due to signifcant consumption ...
  • Fire performance of fin plate shear connections modelled with component based method and 3D finite elements 
    Özdemir Mazlum, Tuğba. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Steel buildings bring together structural fire problems that are very dangerous especially for structures in large cities. Fire performance of steel structures is ignored in design and construction stage of the buildings. ...
  • A new submarket approach using distances to transit lines for the prediction of real estate prices 
    Tan, Muhittin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Prediction of a price of a real estate has been one of the trend topics in recent years. There are many studies conducted on both prediction of a value of a real estate or the a ecting parameters. In this study, the ...
  • Exploring the critical success factors of offsite construction in Turkey 
    Zafer, Alper. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Offsite construction method consists of well-established techniques, which can enhance the construction industry by transferring some portion of onsite work to fabrication shops. However, its application in the Turkish ...
  • 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 ...

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