M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Effect of geosynthetic reinforced fill on the frequency content of earthquake zones 
    Esmerer, Zeynep. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Destructive seismic loadings pose a great threat to the structural integrity of the soft soils underlying foundations in terms of service quality and serviceability. One of the e ective means of improving soil is to make ...
  • Modeling of reinforced concrete membrane behavior considering shear stress transfer across cracks 
    Bekaroğlu, Emir Hazar. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In this study, a previously-developed reinforced concrete panel (membrane) model formulation is improved by incorporating simple yet e ective constitutive relationships that simulate shear transfer mechanisms across cracks. ...
  • Renewable energy review :|barriers to renewable energy in developing countries 
    Mohammad, Saad. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Renewable energy has been a very trendy topic in recent decades not only in the developed world but also in the developing world. Considering the depleting fossil fuels and existential threats like Global Warming and Climate ...
  • Agile project managment in the Turkish construction industry 
    Çardak, Fatih. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In today’s business world, companies need to be more agile and seek to adapt to new conditions faster than before due to rapidly developing technologies, fast evolving business needs and increasing competition. Within the ...
  • Investigation of the BIM implementation process in the design phase :|case of Turkish companies 
    Gürünlü, Kris Sercan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Innovations due to the increase of the technological developments expose Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries into a cultural change. Even if the construction industry is rigid to not accept the ...
  • Comparison of EPB-tunnel boring machine performance in cohesive and frictional soils 
    Benli, Melek Merve. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Prediction of EPB (Earth Pressure Balance) TBM's performance is a signi cant issue in tunnel projects in terms of low-cost and target schedule. This study was conducted based on the measurements made in the So a Metro ...
  • Eigenvalue analysis of ideal fluids' sloshing movement in containers using virtual mass method 
    Tonga, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The sloshing motion of fluids in rectangular and cylindrical containers which have different sizes and materials are investigated. 2 different analytical methods, the methods of Abramson [1] and Housner [2] are utilized. With ...
  • Green campus application: Boğaziçi University 
    Okutan, Pelin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The aim of this thesis is to investigate smart city, smart campus and green campus applications all around the world and Turkey while introducing green campus initia tives and applications to Bo˘gazic¸i University. Increase ...
  • Sanitary evaluation of a water system 
    Curi, Kriton, 1942-1996. (Thesis (M.S.) - Robert College. Faculty of Graduate School of Engineering, 1967., 1967.)
  • Mechanical and francture properties of pumice lightweight aggregate steel fiber reinforced concrete 
    Epözdemir, Ali Can. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Composite materials are widely used with many purposes in contemporary engineering applications. Lightweight composites are mostly used in aerospace and military engineering applications but as well as in construction ...
  • Blast protection using perimeter walls 
    Serdaroğlu, İhsan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The impact of a blast scenario is studied by many researchers and the different estimation techniques and design manuals are developed for designing against blast loads. Conducting experiments and using empirical formulae ...
  • Corner effects in deep excavations 
    Güner, Mert. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The precise calculation of the anchorage free length used in retaining structures plays a crucial role in the design of such structures. The most important factors to be considered while determining the free length of the ...
  • Hydraulic design of borland fish lock for Ordu Turnasuyu hydro electric power plant 
    Meşe, Afşın. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    The adverse impacts of artificial(man-made) obstacles such as dams and weirs on aquatic organisms have long been known. These artificial obstacles are critical threats especially to migratory species. Today these obstacles ...
  • Application of image - based sensing methods in shake table experiments 
    Yardımcı, Ferit. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    Earthquake Engineering-related experimental dynamic testing of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) or Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) structural systems involve high precision measurement devices such as strain gauges, Linear ...
  • Surface heat exchange in temperature distribution in I - beam sections under standard fire curve 
    Kara, Ahmet Fazıl. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    Fire is one of the most hazardous, unintentionally events in buildings. Struc tural engineers deal with fire resistance that might be one of the most important part of structural engineering in case of fire. Estimation of ...
  • Estimating transportation energy demand in Turkey via genetic algorithmi GHG emission for electric cars scenario and its climate change effect 
    Tiranlar, Cem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    The aim of this thesis is to examine changes in transport energy demand, changes in the types of vehicles and the effect of this change on GHG emissions and climate change. According to Turkish Statistical Institute energy ...
  • Dynamic modeling of an organic rankine cycle 
    Birgin, Hasan Börke. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    A numerical model of an ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) based on MATLAB en vironment is constructed in this study. The main components of the ORC are pump, evaporator, turbine and condenser. The organic working fluid (r134a) ...
  • Nonlinear finite element modeling of reinforced concrete columns 
    Erçin, Yağız. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    Analytical modeling of the lateral load response of reinforced concrete columns under reversed cyclic loading conditions is investigated in this study, using a relatively simple finite element model formulation developed ...
  • Seismic fragility curve development of an onshore wind turbine incorporating soil structure interaction effects 
    Ergün, Özgün. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    In this study, a 900 kW onshore wind turbine supporting structure was modelled with finite elements in ANSYS software to perform nonlinear time history analyses. The structure has a tubular steel tower of 54 meters high, ...
  • Experimental study on the behavior of a prestressed nineteen parallel wire strand (PWS) in suspension bridges under hydrocarbon pool fires 
    İldan, Kerem Bulut. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2018., 2018.)
    Modern suspension bridges are constructed by increasing use of high perfor mance tension members in which parallel wire strand (PWS) type, has been used as a suspender (hanger) cable for long-span suspension bridges. The ...

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