M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Assessment of masonry arch bridges by mechanism method 
    Özer, Onur. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    There exists several arch assessment methods in the literature which predict theultimate load carrying capacities of masonry arch bridges. The present study elaboratesspecifically on the Mechanism Method.In the first part ...
  • Modelling of landslide triggering mechanisms 
    Başar, Ender. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this study, almost all of the the landslide triggering mechanisms which are slopegeometry, changes in groundwater level, earthquake, surcharge load, tension crack andliquefaction have been modelled for a model slope. ...
  • Study of the Turkish, American and French reinforced concrete building codes, with respect to slab design and the yield-line theory 
    Döşemeciyan, Kirkor. (Thesis (M.S.) - Robert College. Faculty of Graduate School of Engineering, 1964., 1964.)
  • Steel frames under fire 
    Sanrı, Işıl. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2004., 2004.)
    Fire resistance is the ability of a structure or a member to fulfill required functions (load-bearing capacity, and/or separating function), for a specified fire exposure and for a specified period of time. To apply fire ...
  • Numerical modeling of water propagation using the meshless multiquadric method 
    Tokmak, Yavuz. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    In the present study, water wave propagation in two dimensions, where the flowis irrotational, is numerically modeled using meshless multiquadric (MQ) method. Inthe first part, the method is applied to the classical linear ...
  • Evolution of offshore dredge pits applications to the Black Sea 
    Samanacı, Arzu Gözde. (Thesis (M.S)-Bogazici University.Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    The present work investigates planform and profile evolutions of the dredge pits atthe inner shelf. The governing equations are derived from the Bailard & Inman (1981) bedload sediment transport equations, which are extended ...
  • A two-layer box model for the strait of İstanbul using radial basis function collocation 
    Güngör, Cenk (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    A one-dimensional, two-layer, depth averaged box model was developed to simulate the surface gradient driven steady flow occurring in the Strait of Istanbul (Bosphorus). An efficient meshless numerical scheme based on the ...
  • Influence of various parameters on sesimic-induced permanent displacement of geosynthetic reinforced segmental retaining walls 
    Kadayıfçı, Ali. (Thesis (M.S)-Bogazici University.Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    The study on the seismic performance of reinforced soil structures has received muchattention following 1995 Kobe Earthquake, and especially with the failures reported during Ji - Ji Earthquake in Taiwan. After 1999 Adapazarı ...
  • The behavior of reinforced blockwork masonry columns under axial compression 
    Özsoy, Ayşe Elif. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2003., 2003.)
    Reinforced masonry columns are common structural elements which are used for supporting compressive vertical loads and providing lateral support to masonry walls. Reinforcement increases the column resistance to axial and ...
  • The effects of tendon bond lenght of prestressed ground anchors to the stability of anchored retaining systems 
    Özhan, Hakkı Oral. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2004., 2004.)
    Prestressed ground anchors are mainly used for reinforcing lateral earth support systems. Prestressed ground anchorage technology has become popular just after they were first used in 1930s and today anchored systems are ...
  • Probabilistic approach to seismic evaluation of SDOF systems :|highway bridges 
    Altay, Selçuk. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2003., 2003.)
    In this study, a computational tool was developed to perform sectional analysis and to determine the force - displacement relationship, and then the displacement capacity of a fixed-base cantilever column. Also, a nonlinear ...
  • The ultimate bearing capacity of soils 
    Akerzaman, Gündoğdu. (Thesis (M.S.) - Robert College. Faculty of Graduate School of Engineering, 1964., 1964.)
  • Effect of column aspect ratio on punching strenght of concrete flat-plates 
    Özden, Özlem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2001., 2001.)
    Traffic congestion is a serious problem seen in crowded areas like Istanbul. It does not only cause considerable time losses, but also causes waste of resources because of increase in fuel consumption and monetary cost of ...
  • Direct displacement based design of R/C structural walls 
    Bozer, Ali. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2003., 2003.)
    It is known that the conventional code based design has some drawbacks in estimating actual structure performance which stems from inconsistency between assumed force reduction factors and actual ductility demand as well ...
  • Performance of higher order finite elements 
    Harmandar, Ebru. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2002., 2002.)
    This study is focused on the evaluation of the performance of the higher order finite elements for the solution of basic and complex problems. Performances of higher order finite elements are compared with those of the ...
  • A comparative study of passive control of structures 
    Erkal, Aykut. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2001., 2001.)
    Passive energy dissipation systems are described for the control of structures against earthquake vibrations. Classification of passive energy dissipation systems is made and discussion of the behaviour of individual passive ...
  • Development of a highway safety auditing program for Turkey 
    Keskin, Halis Bora. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2001., 2001.)
    Road accidents are serious problems throughout the world, in social, health and economic terms. The number of road accidents in Turkey tend to increase at a rate of approximately 20 per cent a year and most of the road ...
  • Effect of curing on resistance to deicing salt scaling, freezing-thawing and chloride penetration of fly ash concrete 
    Baştopçu, Mehmet Emre. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2000., 2000.)
    The four concrete mixtures used in this study contained 0%, 15%, 30%, and 40% fly ash replacing portland cement by mass. To determine the effect of curing type, three different curing conditions were used. Curing Type 1 ...
  • The effect of concrete quality on earthquake design: economical aspects 
    Akakın, Tümer. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2001., 2001.)
    There is a great advance in maximum concrete compressive strengths reached throughout years. So, today we have a large variety of concrete classes that can be produced by the concrete industry. But, the use of higher ...
  • Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using externally bonded FRP plates 
    Atmaca, Savaş. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2001., 2001.)
    In recent years, occurrence of great earthquakes in Turkey has resulted in important damages in structures. Due to this phenomenon, repair and/or retrofit of the existing structures have become an important issue. In ...

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