Abstract: The New Galata Bridge connects the two sides of the entrance of the Golden Horn in Istanbul city of Turkey and as a bascule-type bridge, has four flaps, each having a span of 42 m. The bridge has replaced the original ...

Abstract: This study presents an experimental investigation on the structural effects of an ignited fire occurring in a steel warehouse building with storage racks located at a part of an industrial plant. In order to judge whether ...

Abstract: This study presents investigations regarding visual inspection, dynamic testing, and finite-element modeling of an approximately 80-year old reinforced concrete tied-arch railway bridge that is still in service in Turkey. ...

Abstract: Electrification of railway lines provides more economical, faster, safer, and quieter railway transportation as well as significant reductions in carbon emissions. To accomplish the electrification of railway lines, an ...