M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Gezgin, Ahmet Talha. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    Precise calculation of the loads and stresses that are acting on structures that are interacting with soils is central to the design of geotechnical structures. Accordingly, calculation of vertical soil stresses is a ...
  • Akalp, Selahattin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    A simple method is evaluated in this study for suitability to the preliminary design of low-to-medium rise reinforced concrete building-type structures without significant irregularity problems. The method discussed herein, ...
  • Fidanoğlu, Akif. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2014.)
    With the advance technology used in the public transportation systems it has become much easier to monitor the trips of the passengers. Most of the public transportation systems record the passengers when they start their ...
  • Sinabadi, Shervin Bashiri. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    In this study the seismic performance of buckling restrained braced frames in steel structures in Turkey are addressed. A set of three (low rise), six (mid rise) and ten (high rise) buildings is assessed and compared. ...
  • Çağlayan, Sedat Semih. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The energy efficiencies of existing buildings can be improved by upgrading the building envelope through insulation application on outer walls and ceilings. The objective of this study is to perform life cycle costing ...
  • Tanış, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Unexpected failure of fully welded steel beam to column connections during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake has led the engineering community to study new design methods against seismic action of steel buildings. Semi-rigid ...
  • Sancak, Emirhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    When it comes to make a decision on selecting a design friction angle for geotech- nical engineering applications, engineers either prefer to use peak friction angle accept- ing a smaller factor of safety or use the critical ...
  • Erol, Bayhan. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1966., 1966.)
  • Eren, Ceyhun. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Estimating earthquake losses is an important issue for many private and public bodies. As a major stakeholder, insurers need realistic Probable Maximum Loss (PML) values to foresee the possible losses they would face after ...
  • Oral, Kutluhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The construction industry has always been high importance of the national economy. Due to increasing pressures from clients to improve quality, reduce costs and speed up construction processes, innovation can be a key ...
  • Durna, Elif. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Public Private Partnership (PPP) has become in both developed and developing countries as an essential procurement method in delivering public services. PPPs could be classified in five main models as service contract ...
  • Örendil, . Arif Emir. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this study, a new finite element modeling methodology is implemented for simulating the in-plane hysteretic lateral load behavior of squat walls with aspect ratios not larger than 1.0, the response of which is governed ...
  • Oktar, Hüseyin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    This thesis presents an analysis and findings of the problems of retrofitting procurement by means of literature survey and publications provided by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) of Turkey that covers all demand ...
  • Şengül, Tuğkan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Lateral torsional buckling is a failure criteria for beams in exure. The AISC de nes lateral torsional buckling as the buckling mode of a exural member involving de ection normal to the plane of bending occurring ...
  • Kuş, Cansu. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Competitiveness is an important research topic in construction business. Con- tractors need to assess their competitive position in order to sustain their existence in increasing globalization and erce competition ...
  • Yavaş, Dünya. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Classical choice models in transportation assume that individuals are 100% rational and indifferent to choices of other individuals. Behavioral economics try to relax these assumptions and try to uncover the unobserved ...
  • Dalkılıç, Ziya. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    ETA-B Building located in Bo gazi ci University, North Campus is monitored before, during and after its retro tting process by previous researchers. An Enhanced Frequency Domain Decomposition identi cation algorithm is ...
  • Çavuşoğlu, Kayhan C. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1966., 1966.)
  • Kırkpınar, Erdinç. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In mega cities such as Istanbul, tall buildings are inevitable outcomes of limited construction areas; however in earthquake prone mega cities again such as Istanbul, adequate precautionary measures for tall buildings must ...
  • Diren, Meriç. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall concept is basically reinforcing a soil mass to form a wall from the soil which has a little tensional strength. These structures have been used all around the world for nearly ...

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