Conveners
Architectural and Civil
- Meral Oltulu (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.)
The Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) method, although being a non-destructive testing technique, has certain limitations and may yield different results due to factors related to the internal structure of concrete. In this study, strength measurements were carried out using the UPV method on concrete mixtures produced by considering several parameters that are frequently varied in practice. For...
Today, with increasing urban life and the isolation brought about by digitalization, the number of physical and mental illnesses is rapidly increasing. Furthermore, the fact that the proportion of disabled individuals in the global population is approximately 16%, and in Turkey it is at 10-13% level, clearly demonstrates the need for innovative, inclusive, and accessible landscape designs that...
This study investigates the long-term mechanical performance of high-strength steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) incorporating calcined boron waste with increased amorphous content. Calcined waste was used as a partial cement replacement at ratios of 5%, 10%, and 15% to prepare the mixtures. The mechanical behavior was monitored over a three-year period through compressive, flexural, and...
The rapid population growth in urban areas, increasing construction, and the rise in flood events due to climate change are altering the quality and quantity of water resources. Therefore, rainwater management in cities has become a multi-dimensional planning and resilience issue. The increasing fragility of water resources in cities further complicates urban rainwater management. Nature-based...
