M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Investigation of the tire waste inclusions on the shear strength parameters od sand 
    Çağatay, Ahmet. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Using tire wastes as lightweight materials in highway embankment construction has many benefits in environmental and geotechnical aspects. Tire waste additions to sand enhance the shear strength of soil for embankment ...
  • An investigation of inelastic seismic demand 
    Tufan, Tarık. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    In Turkish Earthquake Code (TEC), ratio between inelastic and elastic systems with same initial stiffness and damping is defined as spectral displacement ratios (also known as inelastic displacement ratios). The main aim ...
  • Experimental research on seismic retrofitting of R/C corner beam-column-slab joints upgraded with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets 
    Topcu, İbrahim. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    An experimental study was conducted on seismically deficient RC corner connections with and without floor slab in order to examine the behavior under seismic action and to develop proper strengthening techniques. Four 2/3 ...
  • Experimental research on seismic retrofitting of R/C exterior beam-column-slab joints upgraded with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets 
    Gökgöz, Erdal. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Under seismic action, the most critical part of R/C structures, which were built in the United States before 1970, is beam-column joints. Common deficiencies of these joints could be summarized as; widely spaced column ...
  • Artificial neural networks approach for the determination of aquifer parameters 
    Şahin, A. Ufuk. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    The determination of the aquifer parameters with sufficient accuracy is an important issue in the application of the mathematical models which have been developed for the groundwater systems. Recently, Artificial Neural ...
  • Implementation of one and two dimensional linear finite element programs with java language 
    İşbaşar, Hilmi Aydın. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2008., 2008.)
    Finite element program codes were generally developed in Fortran but during last decade developers started to seek better programming paradigms in order to handle complexity in finite element software. Since Java language ...
  • Behavior of reinforced earth structures under earthquakes 
    Kaya, Turgut. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    This study is focused on presenting a literature review and evaluation of types and general concepts of all earth reinforcement structures, especially reinforced earth retaining walls with metallic strip reinforcements, ...
  • An investigation on the plastering properties of perlite 
    Töre, Erbil. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1965., 1965.)
  • Design and numerical modeling of reinforced earth retaining structures 
    Aslan, Veysel Zafer. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The Reinforced Earth theory was created by French H. Vidal in 1966 and has showed up a progressive development till today. With cost and time savings that the technique brings with, Reinforced Earth Retaining Structures ...
  • The socket length of piles in soft rock: a case study 
    Yılmaz, Hamdi. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    In case where weak soil take place under mat foundations of high, heavily loaded structures, foundation system is designed with socket piles which transfer their load through skin friction to a firm stratum located at a ...
  • Numerical modeling of buried drainage pipes by using finite element method 
    Bul, Ebru. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    With the increased use of pipelines for transporting water, gas, petroleum, and sewage, the importance of pipe is understood easily in life. As time goes on, pipe technology has been developing and present more facilities ...
  • Geotechnical properties of kaolinite reinforced with straw paper cut fibers and straw paper pulp 
    İncircioğlu, Serdar. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The objective of this research is to modify the fabric of clay by mixing it with paper fibers in different forms. Fiber addition to clay is not a common procedure; however finite length fibers of tire buffings, polypropylene ...
  • Parking management strategies for sustainable transportation: a case study for Istanbul 
    Barhani, Edison. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The rapid growth of the transportation sector during the last decade in Turkey has created many problems particularly in Istanbul such as air pollution, energy consumption, and loss of urban ‘living space’. Different from ...
  • Bearing capacity of open-ended piles in sand 
    Yılmaz, Arif Kıvanç. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The aim of this study is to evaluate the loading capacity of open ended piles in cohesionless soils by using PLAXIS. The simulation program PLAXIS uses finite element method to calculate load capacity and solve the problem. ...
  • Determination and assesment of shear strength parameters of sand with tire waste inclusions 
    Ayhan, Volkan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    Using tire wastes as lightweight material in constructions is a good alternative to benefit them rather than disposing as waste. Thus, many economical, environmental and technical advantages are gained. To use tire wastes ...
  • Engineering properties of kaolinite clay reinforced with polypropylene fibers 
    Öztürk, Serdar. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    Fiber reinforcement of soils is generally used to improve the properties of sandy soils. The number of investigations on potential use of fibers in clay soil is limited. The results of previous investigations show that ...
  • A conscientious approach to claims management strategies in international projects using fidic based contracts 
    Sevin, Özlem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The management of construction claims is the greatest challenge that is facing contractors in today’s competitive business environment. Construction projects are becoming increasingly susceptible to a variety of factors ...
  • Methods of analysis of earth pressures on retaining walls 
    Ohanyan, Onnik. (Thesis (M.S.)- Robert College. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1965., 1965.)
  • The interface behavior between granular soils and concrete 
    Danyıldız, Egemen. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    Interface between construction materials and soils play an important role in many geotechnical systems, including pile foundations, retaining walls and deep foundations. Split samples consisting of concrete block at the ...
  • Investigation of shear strength of prefailed overconsolidated high and low plastic clayey slopes with fast shearing 
    Kırım, Gültekin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Clayey soils may be investigated since the days of the beginning of the geotechnical science. However, the behaviour of the clays in different loading conditions and in different situations is still in investigation. This ...

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