Teaching Body

Contact Info Assistant Professor Civil Engineering Department Structural Mechanics Lab. Middle East Technical University 06531 Ankara e-mail : aturer@metu.edu.tr tel : +90 (312) 210-5419 Fax : +90 (312) 210-7991 2001- Middle East Technical University Ankara, TURKEY Assistant Professor • Structural Health Monitoring (CE 742) • Steel Design (CE 485) • Structural Analysis (CE 384) • Strength of Materials (CE 224) • Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics (CE 222) Research Projects • TÜBÝTAK Career project: “Structural Health Monitoring Methods”, PI • TÜBÝTAK: “Seismic Performance Improvement of Masonry Houses”, PI • TÜBÝTAK: “Seismic Assessment of Historic Traditional Timber Framed / Himiþ Houses” • NATO-SfP&TÜBÝTAK: “Typical Applications and Instrumentation monitoring of seismically retrofitted buildings”, PI • METU-BAP: “Internet Earthquake Project (IDP): Internet based seismic vulnerability assessment of existing structures and databank development”, PI • World Monument Fund: “Temple of Augustus conservation project” • KA.BA: “St. Nicholas Church Bell tower structural condition evaluation and retrofit”, PI • PROMET: “Existing Condition Evaluation, Seismic Vulnerability Assessment, and Retrofit Suggestions for Historic Ali Nacar Mosque Minaret in Gaziantep”, PI • Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism: “Nemrut conservation project” • Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism: “Agri, Ishakpasa Palace project”, member of advisory committee. • Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism: “Hasankeyf project”, member of advisory committee. • World Bank DM2003: “Seismic Performance Improvement of Masonry Houses”, PI • METU-AFP: “Long term monitoring of buildings and bridges”, PI • NATO-SfP: “Condition evaluation of R/C buildings” • NATO-SfP&TUBITAK: “Training/Dissemination of results” • TUPRAS, CENTRAL-BANK, BOTAS, “seismic vulnerability assessment” • FP6-LESSLOSS Project “Guidelines for Seismic Vulnerability Reduction in the Urban Environment” • “Condition evaluation of historic Aspendos Theatre in Antalya, Turkey” • “Non-destructive testing techniques” • “Neural Networks” • “Modal testing and analysis of civil engineering structures” Research Interests • Instrumented Health Monitoring and Condition Assessment of Existing Structures • Modal Testing, NDT, FE Modeling of Structures • Seismic Performance Evaluation of Existing Structures, Non-linear Analysis • Historic buildings, monuments, and bridges • Load Rating of Highway Bridges • Turer A., Aktan E., “Issues in Superload Crossing of Three Steel Stringer Bridges in Toledo, Ohio”, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, TRB, Nov. 1999, No. 1688, pp87-96. • Aktan E, Catbas N, Turer A, Zhang ZF, “Structural identification: Analytical aspects”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Jul. 1998 Vol.124 No.7, pp817-829 • Shahrooz, BM; Gilluim AJ; Cole, J; Turer A, “Bond characteristics of overlays placed over bridge decks sealed with high-molecular-weight methacrylate” Transportation Research Record No:1679, 2000. • M. S. Lenett, V. Hunt, A. J. Helmicki, A. Turer. “Health-Monitoring of the Ironton-Russell Bridge for Rating Purposes” Journal of Transportation Research Board No :01-0467, 2002 • A. Turer, S. Z. Korkmaz, H. H. Korkmaz. “Performance improvement studies of masonry houses using elastic post-tensioning straps” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, Volume 36, Issue 5, pp 683-705, 2007. • A. Turer, B. Ozden. “Seismic base isolation using low-cost Scrap Tire Pads (STP)” Materials and Structures, DOI 10.1617/s11527-007-9292-3, in press, online, accepted July 2007. • A. Turer, M. Golalmis. “Scrap tire ring as a low-cost post-tensioning material for masonry strengthening” Materials and Structures, DOI 10.1617/s11527-007-9333-y, in press, online, accepted Nov. 2007. • Helmicki, A.;Lenett, M.;Greisman, A.;Turer, A.;Hunt, V.;Aktan, A.E. “Structural identification-based condition assessment: A demonstration of methods applied to a laboratory scale model testbed” Proceedings of the American Control Conference, v6, 1999, Jun 2-Jun 4 1999, San Diego, CA, USA, p 4506-4510 • Hunt, V.J., Turer, A., Gao, Y., Levi, A., Helmicki, A.J., “Instrumented Monitoring and Nondestructive Evaluation of Highway Bridges,” Proceedings, Structural Materials Technology - An NDT Conference, Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, April, 1998. • Catbas, N., Lenett, M., Brown, D., Doebling, S.W., Farrar, C.R., and Turer, A., “Modal Analysis of Multi-Reference Impact Test Data for Steel Stringer Bridges,” Proceedings, 15th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 1997. • Yýlmaz, C., Turer, A. “2300 Metre Uzunluðundaki Bolu Viyadüðünün Dizayn Felsefesi ve Deprem Davranýþý”, ECAS2002 Uluslararasý Yapý ve Deprem Mühendisliði Sempozyumu, Ankara, 2002. • Turer, A., “Condition Assessment Techniques Used for Non-Building Structures”, Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, 193-214, Izmir, 2003. • Turer, A., Akyuz, U., Yakut, A., Yalim, B., “School Building Damage Assessment after Bingol Earthquake” SE-40EEE International Earthquake Conference, Skopje and Ohrid, 2003. • Turer, A., Yalim, B., “Simplified 2D analysis of existing R/C buildings for seismic vulnerability assessment”, The Second International Conference on Structural Engýneerýng, Mechanics and Computation”, Cape Town, 2004. • Turer, A., Turker, O., Yýlmaz, C., “Finite Element Modeling and Duzce Earthquake Simulation of Bolu Viaduct”, 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, BC Canada, 2004. • Turer, A., Yakut, A., Akyuz, U., “Building Damage Patterns in Bingol-Turkey after the May 1st, 2003 Earthquake”, 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, BC Canada, 2004. • Turer, A., Akyuz, U., Yakut, A., Yalim, B., “School Building Damage Assessment after Bingol Earthquake” SE-40EEE International Earthquake Conference, Skopje and Ohrid, 2003. • Turer, A., Kaynak, M., “Condition Evaluation Using Vibration Frequency Measurements of Slender Members”, Second International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, and Management, Japan 2004. • Turer, A., Ozerkan, T., “Strain and Vibration Measurements of a Cable-Stayed Pedestrian Bridge”, Second International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, and Management, Japan 2004. • Turer, A., “Non-destructive Testing and Structural Monitoring of Bridges”, 6th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Istanbul 2004. • Turer, A., Eroglu, T., “Condition evaluation and strengthening techniques for Kayakapi ruins in Turkey”, 2nd International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2004, Adelaide, Australia 2004. • Turer, A., Sultanoðlu, Ö., Þuyun, A., “Automated Finite Element Model Generation for Tunnel Forms”, ITA - AITES 2005 World Tunnel Congress, Istanbul 2005. • Turer, A., Dilsiz, A., “Türkiye’de Yýðma Binalar Ýçin Depremsel Risk Haritasý Oluþturulmasý”,Kocaeli 2005 Deprem Sempozyumu, Kocaeli, 2005. • Turer, A., Gölalmýþ, M., “Kullanýlmýþ Araba Lastiði ile Ard-Germe Uygulayarak Yýðma Duvarlarýn Düzlem Dýþý Dayanýmýn Ýyileþtirilmesi”, Kocaeli 2005 Deprem Sempozyumu, Kocaeli, 2005. • Turer, A., Ersoy, U., Özcebe, G., “Monitoring of Brick Partitioning Walls Crushing Damage in a Tall Building”, The 5th International Workshop Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University 2005. • Turer, A., Yýlmaz, Ç., “Monitoring of MHP Building Towers to Investigate Circular Platform Support Failures”, The 5th International Workshop Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University 2005. • Turer, A., Özerkan, T., “ODTÜ Çelik Yaya Köprüsünün Dinamik Testi ve Ölçüme Dayalý Ýzlenmesi”, Çelik Yapýlar Sempozyumu, Ankara, 2005. • Turer, A., Boz, B., “Aspendos Tarihi Tiyatrosunun Modellenmesi ve Deprem Yükleri Altýnda Analizi”, Antalya yöresi sorunlarý kongresi, Antalya, 2005. • Turer, A., Özden, B., “Scrap Tire Pad: A Cheaper Way of Seismic Base Isolation”, EVACES 2005 Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures, Bordeaux, France. • Turer, A., Demirok, E., “Vibration Monitoring of a Four-Storey Retrofitted R/C Building”, EVACES 2005 Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures, Bordeaux, France. • Turer, A., Yalým, B., “Development of Internet Based Seismic Vulnerability Assessment Tools”, NATO-SfP 977231 International Closing Workshop, Istanbul 2005. • Korkmaz, S. Z., Kocu, N., Turer, A., Korkmaz, H.H., “Earthquake Damage Characteristics of Earthen-Adobe Houses”, Living in Earthen Cities – kerpic05, ITU Istanbul, 2005. • Korkmaz, S. Z., Korkmaz, H.H., Turer, A., “Elastik Art-Germe Þeritleriyle, Yýðma Yapýlarýn Güçlendirilmesi”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005. • Dilsiz, A., Turer, A., “Türkiye’de Yýðma Binalar Ýçin Depremsel Risk Haritasý Oluþturulmasý”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005. • Gölalmýþ, M., Turer, A., “Kullanýlmýþ Araba Lastikleri Kullanarak Yýðma Bina Duvarlarýnýn Depreme Karþý Güçlendirme Çalýþmalarý”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005. • Özen, Ö., Turer, A., “Güçlendirme Alternatiflerinin Doðrusal Olmayan Analitik Yöntemlerle Ýrdelenmesi”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005. • Özden, B., Turer, A., “Ucuz Araba Lastiði Yastýðý (ALY) Kullanarak Sismik Ýzolasyon”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005. • Turer, A., Þimþek, Ç., Gölalmýþ, M., Özden, B., Dilsiz, A., Özen, Ö., “Kullanýlmýþ Araba Lastiði ile Bina Güçlendirme Antakya Pilot Uygulamasý ve Dekoratif Çözümler”, YDGA2005 - Yýðma Yapýlarýn Deprem Güvenliðinin Arttýrýlmasý Çalýþtayý, ODTÜ-Ankara, 2005 • Turer, A., “Bridge between Earth and Moon”, 10th ASCE Aerospace Division International Earth & Space Conference 2006. • Turer, A., Caner, A., Yilmaz, C., “Cable Hanger Plate Replacement; a Case Study on Bosporus Bridge”, The third international conference on bridge maintenance safety and management (IABMAS) 2006. • Turer, A., Korkmaz, H.H., “Steel Stringer Bridge Load Rating Based on Field Calibrated Grid Models”, The third international conference on bridge maintenance safety and management (IABMAS) 2006. • Turer, A., Eroglu, T., “Structural Health Monitoring - A Methodological Approach for Application”, ACE Seventh International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 2006. • Turer, A., Erdogdu, M., “In-Plane Strength Improvement of Masonry Walls using Low-Cost Post-Tensioning Methods”, ACE Seventh International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Istanbul, 2006. • Turer, A., “Deterministic Modeling of North Anatolian Fault Using Simplistic Roller-Coaster Model”, ACE Seventh International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Istanbul, 2006. • Turer, A., Dikmen, I., Altan-Sakarya, B., Önder, C.K., “ABET accreditation preparations: an innovative self-evaluation matrix method”, International Workshop on Reforming Civil and Environmental Engineering Education, Istanbul, 2006. • Turer, A., “Structural Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities”, International Workshop on Reforming Civil and Environmental Engineering Education, Istanbul, 2006. • Turer, A., Eroglu, T., “Structural Analysis of Historic Temple of Augustus in Ankara,Turkey”, Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC2006, India, 2006. • Aktaþ Y.D., Turer, A., Caner-Saltik, E.N., “FE Modelling and Material Characterization of Tahir ile Zühre Mescidi, Konya, Turkey”, Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC2006, India, 2006. • Turer, A., Boz, B., “FE Modeling and Dynamic Testing of Historic Aspendos Theatre in Antalya, Turkey”, Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC2006, India, 2006. • Turer, A., “Stratejik Köprülerinin Yük Kapasitesinin Deneysel ve Sayýsal Yöntemlerle Belirlenmesi”, SAVTEK 2006, Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi, Ankara, 2006. • Turer, A., Altunlu, K., “Binalarýn Yüklü Araç ve Ýnsanla Dýþarýdan Patlatmalý Terörist Saldýrýlara Karþý Emniyetinin Belirlenmesi”, SAVTEK 2006, Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi, Ankara, 2006. • Turer, A., “Türkiye’nin Yýðma Yapý Gerçeði ve Depreme Karþý Güçlendirme Metotlarý”, Belediye ve Çevre 2006 Konferansý, Ankara, 2006. • Turer, A., Yýlmaz, Ç., “Temperature Induced Internal Force Problem in a High Rise Twin Tower Platform and Viscous Isolator Solution”, ASSISi, 10th World Conference on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation and Active Vibrations Control of Structures, Istanbul, Turkey, May 27-30, 2007. • Aktas, Y.D., Turer, A., “Preliminary Structural Monitoring and 3D Modeling of Nemrud Monuments, Turkey”, International Symposium Studies on Structural Heritage SHH07, Antalya, Turkey, 17-22 September 2007. • Turer, A., “Structural Modeling, Earthquake Analysis, and Strengthening Proposals for Gaziantep Ali Nacar Mosque Minaret”, International Symposium Studies on Structural Heritage SHH07, Antalya, Turkey, 17-22 September 2007. • Turer, A. , Yücel, M.C., Yýlmaz, Ç., “Matris Metodu ile Köprü Kablolarýna Düzenli Gergi Uygulamasý”, 1. Köprü ve Viyadükler Sempozyumu, Antalya, Türkiye, 29-30 Nov. 2007. • Turer, A., Kaya, H., “Köprülerin Yapýsal Özelliklerinin Dinamik Ölçümler ve Modal Analiz ile Belirlenmesi”, 1. Köprü ve Viyadükler Sempozyumu, Antalya, Türkiye, 29-30 Nov. 2007.