Bogazici University Digital Archive: Recent submissions

  • Dual reactive polymer brush coated magnetic nanoparticles 
    Tunca, Tuba Ayça. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In recent years, iron oxide nanoparticle based systems have attracted attention for biomedical applications due to their nanoscale size and unique magnetic properties. For many applications they are coated with polymers, ...
  • In-soil strength and behaviour of geosynthetic reinforcements 
    Yardımcı, Tolga. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In this study, in-soil tensile strength and behaviour of various geosynthetic re inforcements is investigated with the help of custom designed and developed in-soil tensile test apparatus in the laboratory. The proposed ...
  • An investigation on the effectivenss of nailed timber walls as retrofitting measure for substandard concrete structures 
    Keser, Aslı. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Turkey is in a seismically active region and has suffered through extensive losses due to several major earthquakes that struck its various parts. The destructive effects of earthquakes in Turkey are infuriated by the ...
  • Evaluating factors affecting construction technology start-up investments and investor behavior 
    Yücel, Büşra. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The construction industry has been unsuccessful in adopting innovative technologies compared to other industries. Construction Technology (Contech) start-ups play a vital role in the digital transformation of the sector ...
  • Rapid seismic screening of reinforced concrete buildings using energy-based principles 
    Darılmaz, Ahmet Mehdi. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Seismic evaluation methods were developed and employed in seismic design codes for the purpose of avoiding life loss in the aftermath of earthquakes. The high death and economic toll from previous earthquakes highlight the ...
  • Investigating the characteristics of a digitally agile organizational structure for construction companies 
    Nasiri, Aran. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry embraces digital transformation, the need for digitally agile construction organizations (DACOs) becomes more tangible. According to the literature, the ...
  • Evaluation of the environmental effects of connected autonomous vehicles in traffic incident scenarios on uninterrupted facilities 
    Şahin, Rahmi. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Traffic incidents can occur due to both human errors and the inadequacy of road networks. These incidents can cause not only material damage but also loss of life. In case of an incident, it causes the vehicles in the ...
  • Identifying critical success factors for successful BIM-FM implementation in construction projects 
    Özfurat, Bensu Namlı. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in FM (Facility Management) is becoming increasingly common around the world, but despite a large number of studies focusing on BIM implementation success in design and ...
  • High volume fly ash concretes for sustainable applications in construction 
    Balcı, Elifsu. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Reducing CO2 emission has become one of the most important subjects that the world focuses. Various actions are taken to make the construction materials and methods sustainable since the construction industry has a great ...
  • Evaluation of an existing industrial building retrofitted with fluid viscous and viscoelastic dampers under no-pulse and pulse-like base excitations 
    Uçkaç, Muhammet Arif. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    A retrofitting methodology using passive control devices, was adopted in this study for the performance improvement of an existing industrial building in Malatya, Yeşilyurt. The efficiency of the methodology was investigated ...
  • Morphodynamics of gravel beaches and their response to nourishment 
    Farazande, Sofi. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Modeling the long term beach morphology after nourishment provides a better understanding of the nature of the beach. In this thesis, the morphodynamics of a gravel beach at Kalemyel Bay after two nourishments in March ...
  • Simulating the electricity consumption of occupants in dormitory buildings by using agent based modeling 
    Moeini, Rasa. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Buildings are recognized for their significant role in electricity consumption and carbon emissions. Policymakers and researchers have addressed the necessity of realizing the underlying reasons behind buildings' colossal ...
  • The effects of post fire re-curing on mechanical properties and recovery of fiber reinforced concrete 
    Noori, Mohamed Adil Noori. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    High temperatures or fire may cause significant damage in concrete. Moreover, further deterioration continues at the post heating stage. Although, there are few studies on the post fire rehabilitation of concrete in the ...
  • Analytic solutions of scalar field cosmology with minimal and nonminimal coupling and deformed discrete and finite quantum systems 
    İldeş, Medine. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In this thesis first, we study analytic solutions of cosmology. We investigate the most general cosmological model with real scalar field which is minimally coupled to gravity and Brans- Dicke cosmology. Field equations ...
  • Perturbative and non-perturbative physics from singularities 
    Pazarbaşı, Cihan. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022), 2022)
    A function that representing a physical quantity has singularities which con tain perturbative or non-perturbative information about the physical system under investigation. Moreover, the theory of resurgence tells us that ...
  • The role of trigger waves in cancer angiogenesis 
    Debir, Birses. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    This study includes mathematical modeling of biological observations and numer ical solutions of these models. Our study focused on different phenomenons, including; vessel formation, intracellular calcium ion concentration, ...
  • Numerical modeling, design, and time-frequncy metrology applications of low-noise optical frequency combs 
    Şenel, Çağrı. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Optical frequency combs are very versatile tools, which revolutionized many ar eas, and enabled novel applications, especially in time-frequency metrology. In this thesis, I tried to convey a complete picture of the road ...
  • Probing mechanical and chemical properties of biological materials by multiple modalities 
    Pesen, Medine Tuna. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Mechanical and chemical alterations are the signature of most diseases, such as endometriosis, sickle cell, malaria, and cancer. Detecting such alterations has vital importance for early diagnosis and efficient treatments. ...
  • Refined geometric transition and local P2 
    Çark, Bilal. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In this thesis, the approaches for calculating refined topological string amplitudes on compact Calabi-Yaus for the case local P^2 are investigated. One approach is making use of large N duality and refined Chern-Simons ...
  • A permanent-magnet microwave discharge ion source at KAHVELab 
    Açıksöz, Sevim. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    A new Permanent Magnet Microwave Discharge Ion Source (PM-MDIS) has been designed and constructed at Boğaziçi University Kandilli Detector, Accelerator, and Instrumentation Laboratory (KAHVELab). The PM-MDIS design includes ...