Bogazici University Digital Archive: Recent submissions

  • Development and verification of seismic capacity and ductility demand estimation procedures for coupled core wall systems 
    Vural, Eren. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    Performance-based seismic design of tall buildings is of great importance as demands are increasing for incorporating structural safety in such challenging structures. Although a number of design guidelines and consensus ...
  • A method to calibrate analytical models of multi-story buildings from earthquake records 
    Kocakaplan, Sedef. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    For multi-story buildings, the standard approach to develop analytical models from earthquake records is to match the modal characteristics (i.e., modal frequencies, damping ratios and mode shapes) of the model with those ...
  • Mitigation of earthquake induced geotechnical hazards using tire waste-sand mixtures 
    Adır, Korhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2013., 2013.)
    Seismic Isolation Systems are among tools to achieve advanced earthquake-resistant designs, developed in last century. Commonly, the applications are seen in cases which it is aimed to stabilize structures considered to ...
  • Investigation of the seismic performance of reinforced highway embankments 
    Toksoy, Yasin Sait. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    Embankments which are quite stable under static load conditions can simply collapse during earthquakes due to the destructive seismic loading. This situation poses a high sequence thread to the structural integrity of the ...
  • Evaluating site effects for estimation of seismic ground response: a practical approach 
    Çetiner, Barbaros. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2013., 2013.)
    Expansion of scientific methodologies to estimate the probable extents of ground motion effects in earthquake-prone areas is crucial for proper planning, investigation, and design of engineering structures. In this regard, ...
  • Alternate representations of dynamic properties and loading 
    Gülenç, Caner. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2014., 2014.)
    This study covers three main topics, which are directly related to dynamic behaviour of structures, namely, representation of mass, damping and loading. These three properties of equation of motion are generally represented ...
  • Advance modelling and collapse risk estimation of a highway bridge 
    Görk, Serkan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2013., 2013.)
    In this study, collapse risk of a highway bridge is estimated analytically using advance mathematical model. The concentration of this study is on advance modeling of the bridge, including linear sticks of beams, nonlinear ...
  • Collapse risk estimation of reinforced concrete buildings 
    Beyazoğlu, Tamer İzzet. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2013., 2013.)
    In this study, collapse risks of five-storey RC frame buildings are estimated analytically using advance mathematical model. The concentration of this study is on advanced nonlinear analysis of the building including ...
  • Determination of earthquake performance of Süleymaniye Mosque 
    Kaya, Samiye Mircan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 1999., 1999.)
    Built between 1549-1557 by the great Turkish architect Mimar Sinan and named after the legendary Ottoman Emperor Siileyman the Magnificient, the Siileymaniye Mosque is considered to be the masterpiece of the Ottoman ...
  • Development of a low-cost aseismic base isolation device for protection of structural systems from damaging effects of earthquakes 
    Kesti, Mustafa Gökhan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2009., 2009.)
    Due to the killing thousands of people in the twentieth century and seismicity of our country, earthquakes are one of the most important natural hazards for our country. Therefore the earthquake resistance of structural ...
  • Seismic strengthening of existing RC frame buildings by steel panels 
    Sezer, Başak. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2008., 2008.)
    Every major earthquake in Turkey causes a large number of building suffer moderate damage due to poor construction. If a proper and fast retrofit is not applied, the aftershocks, which may sometimes come days or weeks after ...
  • Seismic shear amplification in structural walls 
    Düzgün, Emre. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University.Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2009., 2009.)
    Earthquake resistant design of structural walls involves inhibiting brittle shear failure that would develop with the formation of plastic hinge at the base of the walls. During seismic action, recent studies demonstrate ...
  • Effect of near-field ground motions on displacement amplification spectra in inelastic seismic performance evaluation 
    Bülbül, Yunus Emre. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2011., 2011.)
    Behavior of the structures under near-field ground motions is different than behavior of the structures under far-field ground motions, in terms of strength demand or inelastic displacement demand, and therefore, design ...
  • Strong motion simulation by empirical green's function method for Bursa Armutlu peninsula 
    Savaş, Neval. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2008., 2008.)
    According to results of time dependent probabilistic hazard assessments, The fault segment extending between Gemlik-Bandirma and segment passing through the southern part of Iznik Lake have potentials of producing a magnitude ...
  • Re-evaluation of earthquake performance and strengthening alternatives of Hagia Sophia 
    Kırlangıç, Ahmet Serhan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2008., 2008.)
    Static and dynamic linear analyses were carried out to evaluate the structural behaviour of and to propose strengthening strategies for Hagia Sophia. A Finite Element model of the structure was used for this purpose. While ...
  • Seismic performance evaluation of dual reinforced concrete systems design according to Turkish seismic code, 2007 
    Kârcı, E. Yeşim. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2007., 2007.)
    The aim of this study is to investigate the dual reinforced concrete frame systems of mixed ductility level which are described in Turkish Seismic Code, 2007, (TSC '07) by using Nonlinear Static Analysis (Pushover Analysis) ...
  • Shake table tests of a 1/4 scaled mass concentric three storey steel structure isolated by a hybrid passive control system 
    Yenidoğan, H. Cem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2007., 2007.)
    Objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a hybrid isolation system for a three-storey mass concentric steel structure. The isolation system consists of 2 elastomeric bearings and 4 flat sliding bearings, ...
  • Seismic performance assessment of Ortaköy V409 viaduct 
    Öztürk, Ali Cem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 2007., 2007.)
    The Ortakoy V409 carries 1st Peripheral Highway and has constructed in 1973. The V409 is the last approach viaduct of First Bosphorous Bridge and has a specific role on transportation of stanbul. The existing condition, ...
  • Preliminary seismic evaluation of highway bridges in Istanbul 
    Zülfikar, A. Can. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 1995., 1995.)
    In spite of the considerable developments in bridge engineering in recent years, substantial damages of highway bridges in recent earthquakes, have lead to an increasing awareness on the seismic performance of bridges. ...
  • Developing a dynamic predictive policing system 
    Hakyemez, Tuğrul Cabir. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2022., 2022.)
    The retrospective predictive policing techniques are atheoretical and therefore remain incapable of sensing the changing crime risk across the streets. In this study, we aim to develop a dynamic predictive policing system ...

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