Construction Materials and Durability
Construction materials play a crucial role in determining the durability and longevity of a structure. The choice of materials can significantly impact the strength and stability of a building, as well as its ability to withstand the effects of weathering and other environmental factors. For instance, using high-quality concrete and steel can enhance the structural integrity of a construction project, making it more resistant to cracks, corrosion, and seismic activities. Additionally, the selection of appropriate insulation materials can improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss, contributing to the overall sustainability of the building. It is essential for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to carefully consider the properties and characteristics of different construction materials to ensure the long-term performance and durability of the structures they design and build.
Selected projects
Mass Concrete Development and Placement for Birecik Dam, Turkey
Zero Slump Concrete Development for Precast Application, Munro Concrete Products Ltd, Toronto, Canada
Quality Conformity Assessment of Aggregates for Ready Mix Conrete, Limak Cement San., Turkey.
Performance Evaluation of Cement-Based Water Proof Materials for Concrete Structures, MERKS Yapı Kimyasalları San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Turkey.
Evaluation of Cement Based Composite Wastes for Construction Materials Production, Baştaş Başkent Cement Factory, Turkey.
Estimation of Cement Type and Dosages from Hardened Concrete used Infrastructures, İlbank A.Ş. and different Municipalities of Turkey, Turkey.
Quality Conformity Assessment of Aggregates for Dam Construction, The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, Turkey.
Physical and Chemical Evaluation of Cements for Sulphate Attack, Erzin Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, Egemer Elektrik Üretim A.Ş., Turkey.
Development of Self-Consolidating Concrete and Fiber Reinforced Concrete Mixtures for Precast Application, Munro Concrete Products Ltd, Toronto, Canada
Development of Self-Consolidating Concrete for Column Elements, Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada
Physical and Chemical Characterization of Baldwin and Sammiz Fly Ashes and Slag, , Munro Concrete Products Ltd, Toronto, Canada.
Evaluation of Waste Dust for Clinker Production, Votorantim Cimentos, Turkey.
Evaluation of Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates for Erzin Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, Egemer Elektrik Üretim A.Ş., Turkey.
Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Development for Bridge Decks, Grove Street Bridge, Michigan, US.
Design of Concrete Parking Lot for Bolu Highway Outlet, Turkey.
Architectural Concrete Development and Placement for Museum, Ann Arbor, US.
Development of Coal Combustion Byproduct for Use as Fill and Concrete Aggregate, Toronto.
Design of Controlled Low Strength Materials for Trenches, Municipality of Toronto.
Development of Sulfate Resistant Portland Cement with Industrial Waste, Bursa Cement Factory.