A pneumatic artificial muscles, which is basically a type of actuator that contracts under pressure while exerting a tensional force in the axial direction, possesses several advantages, such as high power/weight ratio, ...

This thesis primarily addresses the variation in identified modal parameters of bridges from traffic-induced vibration measurements. Effects of traffic loading on this variation are aimed to be analyzed. A typical mid-sized ...

Reliability estimation is one of the key ingredients of performance evaluation and risk assessment strategies in structural and earthquake engineering. Residual life estimation is of great importance since design principles ...

Part of Izmit Bay had been filled with excavation waste after the 1999 Earthquake causing beaches around the Bay to lose their natural form and usability. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the existing ...

With the development of technology, tire wastes disposed in the environment, cause serious problems. In the 21st century, cost, environment and seismic performance are going to be most important factors in the design, ...

Existing buildings are responsible for a third of the global energy consumptions, as well as CO2 emissions. A decision-making algorithm is developed to mitigate the uncertainty of financial and environmental returns of ...

Traffic congestion is a growing problem for Istanbul. The application of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is aimed at reducing traffic delays due to recurrent and non-recurrent congestions. The non-recurrent congestions ...

Reinforcement corrosion is one of the most important causes of deterioration for concrete structures. In codes and standards, there are recommendations for protection against reinforcement corrosion. In the European and ...