Journal Articles in SCI Expanded (International Journals)

1- Darılmaz K, Orakdöğen E, Girgin K, "Saint-Venant torsion of arbitrarily shaped orthotropic composite or FGM sections by a hybrid finite element approach", Acta MechanicaVol:229, Issue:3, Pages: 1387-1398, Mar 2018.  DOI: 10.1007/s00707-017-2067-1 . 
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2- Girgin, K.,"Simplified formulations for the determination of rotational spring constants in rigid spread footings resting on tensionless soil", Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Vol:23, Issue 4, pp. 464-474, April 2017.  
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3- Girgin, Z. C., Girgin, K., "A Design-Oriented Combined Model (7 MPa to 190 MPa) for FRP-Confined Circular Short Columns." Polymers, Vol. 7, No. 10, pp. 1905-1917, 2015. 
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4- Girgin K., Girgin Z.C., Aksoylu M.G., "Research on the normality of the plastic strain vector to the yield surface in RC sections", Materials and Structures ,Vol. 47, pp.1115–1130, 2014. DOI 10.1617/s11527-013-0116-3 

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5- Aksoylu M.G., Girgin K.,"A load increment method for ductile reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures considering strain hardening effects", Structural Engineering and Mechanics, pp.231-247, Vol.38, No.2, 2011. 

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6- Orakdogen E., Girgin K., Boduroglu M.H., Buyukşişli B., Gokçe T., "Performance evaluation of a strengthened building considering the soil-structure interaction", Journal of Earthquake Engineering, pp.222-233, Vol.12:1 (S2), January 1, 2008. 

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7- Girgin K., Ozmen G., "Effective lengths of braced frames", Structural Engineering and Mechanics, pp.189-206, Vol.28, No.2, January 30, 2008. 

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8- Saygun A., Omurtag M.H., Orakdogen E., Girgin K., Kuçukarslan S., Darilmaz K.,"Simplified Solution of the Torsional Rigidity of the Composite Beams by Using FEM", Advances in Structural Engineering, Volume 10, Number 5, pp. 467-473(7), October 2007. 

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9- Girgin K., Ozmen G., "Simplified procedure for determining buckling loads of three-dimensional framed structures", Engineering Structures, Vol.29, No.9, pp.2344-2352, September 2007. 

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10- Darilmaz K., Orakdogen E., Girgin K., Kuçukarslan S., "Torsional rigidity of arbitrarily shaped composite sections by hybrid finite element approach", Steel and Composite Structures, Vol.7, Number 3, pp. 241-251, June 2007. 

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11- Girgin K., "Free-vibration analysis of non-cylindrical helices with variable cross - section by using mixed FEM", Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol.297, pp. 931-945, November 2006. 

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12- Girgin Z.C., Girgin K., "A numerical method for static and free-vibration analysis of non-uniform Timoshenko beam-columns", Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, pp. 278-293, Vol.33, Number 3, March 2006. 

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13- Girgin K., Ozmen G., Orakdogen E., "Buckling lengths of irregular frame columns", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, pp. 605-613,Vol.62, 2006. 

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14- Girgin Z.C., Girgin K., "A numerical method for static or dynamic stiffness matrix of non-uniform members resting on variable elastic foundations", Engineering Structures, pp.1373-1384, Vol.27, No.9, 2005. 

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15- Orakdogen E., Girgin K., "Direct determination of influence lines and surfaces by F.E.M", Structural Engineering and Mechanics, pp.279-292, Vol.20, No.3, June 20, 2005. 

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16- Ozmen G., Girgin K., "Buckling lengths of unbraced multi-storey frame columns", Structural Engineering and Mechanics, pp.55-71, Vol.19, No.1, January 10, 2005. 

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Journal Articles in SCI Expanded (National Journals)


1-Özmen G., Girgin K., Darılmaz K., "Slenderness Effect in Reinforced Concrete Frames", TEKNIK DERGI, Vol. 26, No. 4 , Pages: 7241-7263, October 2015.  
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2- Girgin K., Ozmen G., "Effective lengths of columns in braced multi-storey frames", TEKNIK DERGI, Vol. 19:1, Pages: 4333-4346, January 2008.  
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3- Girgin K., Olgun O., Darilmaz K., Omurtag M.H., "Dynamic analysis of cylindrical and conical helices by mixed FEM ", TEKNIK DERGI, Vol. 17, pp. 4003-4023, No. 4, October 2006.  
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Journal Articles in Engineering Index


1- Girgin K., Darilmaz K., "Seismic response of infilled framed buildings using pushover analysis", ARI The Bulletin of the Istanbul Technical University, Vol.54, No.5, July 2007. 
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Journal Articles in Other International Refereed Journals
1- Ozmen G, Girgin K., Durgun Y., "Torsional irregularity in multi-storey structures", International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering, DOI 10.1007/s40091-014-0070-5, Vol.6, September 17 2014. 
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Title: Saint-Venant torsion of arbitrarily shaped orthotropic composite or FGM sections by a hybrid finite element approach
Author(s): Darilmaz K., Orakdogen E., Girgin K.
Source : ACTA MECHANICA
Document Type: Article 
Language: English
Accession Number: WOS:000427279600020
DOI: 10.1007/s00707-017-2067-1
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to calculate the torsional rigidity and maximum shear stresses of arbitrarily shaped orthotropic composite or functionally graded material sections on the basis of a hybrid finite element approach. A hybrid finite element based on a Hellinger-Reissner functional is presented. A set of numerical examples is solved to verify the proposed method, and a parametrical study is also performed.
KeyWords Plus: NONUNIFORM TORSION; BEAM THEORY; PLATES; BARS; RIGIDITY; ANALOGIES
Addresses: Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr
Publisher: SPRINGER WIEN, SACHSENPLATZ 4-6, PO BOX 89, A-1201 WIEN, AUSTRIA
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil
IDS Number:  FZ0RL
ISSN  : 0001-5970
eISSN: 1619-6937

Title: Simplified formulations for the determination of rotational spring constants in rigid spread footings resting on tensionless soil
Author(s): Girgin K.
Source : JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, Vol. 23 (4), pp.464-474, 2017
Document Type: Article 
Language: English
Accession Number: WOS:000400002400004
DOI: 10.3846/13923730.2016.1210218
Abstract: In spread footings, the rotational spring constants, which represent the soil-structure interaction, play an important role in the structural analysis and design. To assign the behaviour of soil, which is generally represented via Winkler-type tensionless springs, necessitates time consuming iterative computing procedures in practice. In this study, a straightforward approach is proposed for the soil-structure interaction of rigid spread footings especially subjected to excessive eccentric loading. By considering the uplift of footing, the rotational spring constants of those type footings under axial load and biaxial bending are easily attained through the proposed simplified formulations. Since these formulations enable manual calculation, iterative computer efforts are not required. The formulations under consideration can be applicable to symmetric and non-symmetric rigid spread footings. The numerical results of this study are verified with SAP2000.
Author Keywords: spread footing; rotational spring constant; tensionless Winkler-type soil; axial load; bending; biaxial bending; soil-structure interaction
KeyWords Plus: ELASTIC FOUNDATIONS; NUMERICAL-METHOD; AXIAL LOAD; STIFFNESS
Addresses: Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr
Publisher: VILNIUS GEDIMINAS TECH UNIV, SAULETEKIO AL 11, VILNIUS, LT-10223, LITHUANIA
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number:  ET1CB   
ISSN: 1392-3730


Title: A Design-Oriented Combined Model (7 MPa to 190 MPa) for FRP-Confined Circular Short Columns
Author(s): Girgin Z.C., Girgin K.
Source : Polymers, Vol. 7 (10), pp.1905-1917, 2015
Document Type: Article 
Language: English
Accession Number: WOS:000364289200001
DOI: 10.3390/polym7101489
Abstract: This study addresses a design oriented combined model to predict the ultimate strengths and ultimate strains in an extensive range of unconfined strength (7 to 190 MPa) for the axially loaded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-wrapped circular short columns. Modified Hoek-Brown strength criterion, which was previously extended to FRP-confined concrete from 7 to 108 MPa, is revisited and verified. An empirical strength model beyond 108 MPa encompassing ultra-high strength concrete (UHSC) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) data, as well as empirical strain models, are defined to accomplish the design oriented combined model. This article especially focuses on the verification of the proposed strain models. The assessment performances of those models for carbon FRP (CFRP) and glass FRP (GFRP) confinement are compared with specific models in the current literature. Strength and strain predictions for UHSC and UHPC are integrated into the design oriented combined model as well. The assessments on this model agree with the experimental results in high accuracy.
Author Keywords: confined concrete; FRP; strength; strain; design oriented model; Hoek-Brown; UHSC; UHPC
KeyWords Plus: STRESS-STRAIN MODEL; REINFORCED-CONCRETE COLUMNS; HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE; AXIAL COMPRESSIVE BEHAVIOR; HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE; MECHANICAL-BEHAVIOR; COMPOSITE JACKETS; FIBER COMPOSITES; RC COLUMNS; GFRP TUBES
Addresses: Yildiz Tekn Univ, Architecture Fac, Struct Syst Div, TR-34349 Istanbul, Turkey 
Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Addresses: zcgirgin@yildiz.edu.tr; girgink@itu.edu.tr
Publisher: MDPI AG, POSTFACH, CH-4005 BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Subject Category: Polymer Science, Civil Engineering 
IDS Number: CV5ED  
ISSN: 2073-4360


Title: Research on the normality of the plastic strain vector to the yield surface in RC sections
Author(s): Girgin K., Girgin Z.C., Aksoylu M.G.
Source : Materials and Structures,Vol. 47, pp.1115–1130, 2014
Document Type: Article 
Language: English
Accession Number: WOS:000336021300002
DOI: 10.1617/s11527-013-0116-3
Abstract: In this study, the normality condition of the plastic strain vector to the yield surface utilized for elastic-perfectly plastic materials is investigated for reinforced concrete (RC) sections. If the plastic strain vector can be assumed outward normal to the yield surface in RC sections under combined biaxial bending and axial load, the components of the vector can be expressed by a single parameter. Thus, the material nonlinearity can be simplified through the extended plastic hinge concept based on the normality condition. In this study the normality of the plastic strain vector is verified via numerical examples in symmetrically reinforced rectangular and circular RC sections subjected to biaxial bending and axial load for various configurations of longitudinal reinforcement.
Author Keywords: Reinforced concrete sections; Elastic-perfectly plastic material; Yield surface; Plastic strain vector; Flow rule 
KeyWords Plus: REINFORCED-CONCRETE SECTIONS; AXIAL FORCE; CROSS-SECTIONS; COMPOSITE; COLUMNS; SUBJECT; DESIGN; LOADS; MODEL 
Addresses: Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Addresses: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: AH3KE 
ISSN: 1359-5997 
eISSN: 1871-6873



Title: A load increment method for ductile reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures considering strain hardening effects
Author(s): Aksoylu M. G., Girgin K.
Source: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Pages: 231-247 Published: APR 25 2011 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000288975700006
Abstract: This study introduces a new load increment method for the ductile reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures by including strain-hardening effects. The proposed method is a nonlinear static analysis technique employed for RC frame structures subjected to constant gravity loads and monotonically increasing lateral loads. The material nonlinearity in RC structural elements is considered by adopting plastic hinge concept which is extended by including the strain hardening as well as interaction between bending moment and axial force. Geometric non-linearity, known as second order effect, is implemented to the method as well.
Author Keywords: RC frames; strain-hardening; load increment method; seismic evaluation; non-linear static analysis; second-order effect 
KeyWords Plus: PLASTIC-HINGE ANALYSIS; PUSHOVER ANALYSIS; STATIC PUSHOVER; BUILDINGS
Addresses: Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Addresses: aksoylug@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 742WJ 
ISSN: 1225-4568 


Title:
 Performance evaluation of a strengthened building considering the soil-structure interaction
Author(s): Orakdogen, E., Girgin, K., Boduroglu, M.H., Buyuksisli, B., Gokce, T.
Source: Journal of Earthquake Engineering, pp.222-233, Vol.12, Issue S2, January 1, 2008. 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000257104500022 
DOI: 10.1080/13632460802014097
Abstract: In this article, performance evaluations of a 3D building strengthened by additional shear-walls are presented as a case study by considering the foundation effects. Soil-structure interaction is included in the nonlinear static analysis of the building and performance evaluations are made according to Chs. 6 and 8 of FEMA440. Different foundation types such as mat foundation, continuous or single footings are considered in the analysis. Tensionless elastic-plastic Winkler soil model is used for soil behavior. Non-linear push-over analysis and performance evaluations are obtained by SAP2000 computer package. Elastic-plastic Winkler soil behavior is represented by equivalent frame elements subjected only to axial forces and equivalent axial stiffness is defined for these elements. Mat foundation and footings are idealized as linear-elastic thick shell elements in the analysis. Performance evaluations and comparisons for the strengthened building are given in detail for different foundation types. 
Author Keywords:Performance-Based Design; Soil-Structure Interaction; Nonlinear Static Analysis; Seismic Safety
Addresses: Orakdogen, E (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Addresses: orak@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Engineering, Geological; Geosciences, Multidisciplinary 
IDS Number: 318PQ 
ISSN: 1363-2469 print/ 1559-808X online
DOI: 10.1080/13632460802014097


Title: Effective lengths of braced frame columns
Author(s): Girgin K (Girgin, Konuralp), Ozmen G (Ozmen, Gunay) 
Source: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Pages: 189-206 Published: 2008 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English
Accession Number: WOS:000252287500004 
Abstract: In several design codes and specifications, simplified formulae and charts are given for determining the effective lengths of frame columns. It is shown that these formulae may yield rather erroneous results in certain cases. This is due to the fact that, the code formulae utilise only local stiffness distributions. In this paper, a simplified procedure for determining approximate values for the buckling loads of braced frames is developed. The procedure utilises a fictitious load analysis of frames and yields errors less than 10%, which may be considered suitable for design purposes. The proposed procedure is applied to several numerical examples and it is shown that all the errors are in the acceptable range.
Author Keywords: buckling load; buckling length; effective length; non-sway mode; braced frames; isolated subassembly; multi-storey frames; design codes 
KeyWords Plus: UNBRACED FRAMES; STABILITY 
Addresses: Girgin, K (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Addresses: kgirgin@ins.itu.edu.tr, gunayozmen@hotmail.com
Publisher: TECHNO-PRESS, PO BOX 33, YUSEONG, DAEJEON 305-600, SOUTH KOREA 
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical 
IDS Number: 250GH 
ISSN: 1225-4568 


Title: A simplified solution of the torsional rigidity of the composite beams by using FEM
Author(s): Saygun A (Saygun, A.), Ormurtag MH (Ormurtag, M. H.), Orakdogen E (Orakdogen, E.), Girgin K (Girgin, K.), Kucukarslan S (Kucukarslan, S.), Darilmaz K (Darilmaz, K.) 
Source: ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 10 (5): 467-473 OCT 2007 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000250668200001 
DOI: 10.1260/136943307782417726
Abstract: In this paper, the torsional rigidity of the composite sections formed by different materials is obtained by using a finite element procedure. In the derivation of the differential equation, the Saint-Venant's stress function was used. The obtained partial differential equation was discretized by finite elements to get the potentials in the nodal points. After the calculations of the unknown potentials on the composite cross-section, the torsional rigidity is calculated by integrating the potentials on the solution domain. To test the validity of the proposed algorithm, the available analytical and numerical results from the previous studies were studied. It was seen that this new algorithm is efficient and simpler than the previous ones. 
Author Keywords: torsional rigidity; Saint-Venant's stress function; finite element method; numerical analysis; composite beam 
Address: Girgin K (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: MULTI SCIENCE PUBL CO LTD, 5 WATES WAY, BRENTWOOD CM15 9TB, ESSEX, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 227OT 
ISSN: 1369-4332 


Title: Simplified procedure for determining buckling loads of three-dimensional framed structures
Author(s): Girgin K (Girgin, Konuralp), Ozmen G (Ozmen, Gunay) 
Source: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES 29 (9): 2344-2352 SEP 2007 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000249272400030 
DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2006.11.026
Abstract: A simplified procedure for determining approximate values for the buckling loads of three-dimensional framed structures is developed. The procedure utilises lateral load analysis of structures and yields error-, less than 10%, which may be considered suitable for design purposes. The structures with or without rigid floor diaphragms may be considered readily. Bucklin.- loads of both regular and irregular structures may be obtained. The proposed procedure is applied to several numerical examples and it is shown that all the errors are in the acceptable range and generally on the safe side. Determining the buckling loads of structures using SAP2000 is also discussed. 
Author Keywords: buckling load; buckling modes; isolated subassembly; rigid floor diaphragms; irregular structures; SAP2000 applications 
KeyWords Plus: STABILITY 
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 207SW 
ISSN: 0141-0296


Title: Torsional rigidity of arbitrarily shaped composite sections by hybrid finite element approach
Author(s): Darilmaz K (Darilmaz, Kutlu), Orakdogen E (Orakdogen, Engin), Girgin K (Girgin, Konuralp), Kucukarslan S (Kucukarslan, Semih) 
Source: STEEL AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES 7 (3): 241-251 JUN 2007 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000247658800004 
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to calculate the torsional rigidity of arbitrarily shaped composite sections on the basis of hybrid finite element approach. An analogy is used between the torsion problem and deformation of a plate which exhibits only shear behavior. In the analysis a simple hybrid finite element based on Hellinger-Reissner functional is presented and a set of numerical examples are performed to demonstrate and asses the performance of the developed element in practical applications. 
Author Keywords: torsional rigidity; Saint-Venant's stress function; plate; hybrid finite element 
KeyWords Plus: FREE-VIBRATION ANALYSIS; BEAM THEORY; BARS 
Address: Darilmaz K (reprint author), Tech Univ Istanbul, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: darilmazk@itu.edu.tr
Publisher: TECHNO-PRESS, PO BOX 33, YUSEONG, DAEJEON 305-600, SOUTH KOREA 
Subject Category: Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil; Materials Science, Composites
IDS Number: 184RG 
ISSN: 1229-9367 


Title: Free vibration analysis of non-cylindrical helices with variable cross-section by using mixed FEM
Author: Girgin K (Girgin, Konuralp) 
Source: JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION 297 (3-5): 931-945 NOV 6 2006 
Document Type: Article
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000240768900030
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.05.001
Abstract: The objective of the study is to present a mixed finite element (FE) formulation for the free vibration analysis of non-cylindrical helices with variable cross-section. Non-cylindrical helix geometry was well approximated through the variable arc lengths and linear variations in curvatures via shape functions. The mixed FE model for non-cylindrical helices was developed by using the exact cylindrical helix geometry and corresponding field equations. The element and consistent mass matrices are attained under these assumptions. The element matrix is derived based on the Timoshenko beam theory and the effects of rotary inertia are involved into the mass matrix. Although the formulation is quite simple, the generated element is capable to provide highly accurate solutions for the conical, barrel and hyperboloidal geometries of non-cylindrical helices. The results of presented FE model based on an approximated geometry approach are in a good agreement with the other studies in the actual literature. Some original examples were generated and solved for the literature as well.
KeyWords Plus: NATURAL FREQUENCIES; ARBITRARY SHAPE; FINITE-ELEMENTS; COIL SPRINGS; FORMULATION; BEAMS; MODEL; BARS; RODS 
Address: Girgin K (reprint author), Tech Univ Istanbul, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS LTD ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 24-28 OVAL RD, LONDON NW1 7DX, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Acoustics; Engineering, Mechanical; Mechanics 
IDS Number: 087UT 
ISSN: 0022-460X


Title: A numerical method for static and free-vibration analysis of non-uniform Timoshenko beam-columns
Author(s): Girgin ZC, Girgin K
Source: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 33 (3): 278-293 MAR 2006 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000238258600008 
DOI: 10.1139/L05-109
Abstract: A generalized numerical method is proposed to derive the static and dynamic stiffness matrices and to handle the nodal load vector for static analysis of non-uniform Timoshenko beam-columns under several effects. T his method presents a unified approach based,on effective utilization of the Mohr method and focuses on the following arbitrarily variable characteristics: geometrical properties, bending and shear deformations, transverse and rotatory inertia of mass, distributed and (or) concentrated axial and (or) transverse loads, and Winkler foundation modulus and shear foundation modulus. A successive iterative algorithm is developed to comprise-all these characteristics systematically. The algorithm enables a non-uniform Timoshenko beam-column to be regarded as a substructure. This provides an important advantage to incorporate all the variable characteristics based on the substructure. The buckling load and fundamental natural frequency of a substructure subjected to the cited effects are also assessed. Numerical examples confirm the efficiency of the numerical method. 
Author Keywords: non-uniform; Timoshenko; substructure; elastic foundation; geometrical nonlinearity; stiffness; stability; free vibration 
KeyWords Plus: DYNAMIC-STIFFNESS MATRIX; 2-PARAMETER ELASTIC FOUNDATIONS; TRANSVERSE VIBRATIONS; FINITE-ELEMENT; CROSS-SECTION; SHEAR; FORMULATION; FREQUENCIES; RANGE; MEDIA 
Addresses: Girgin ZC (reprint author), Yildiz Tech Univ, Architectural Fac, Struct Syst Dept, TR-34349 Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: canan.girgin@gmail.com 
Publisher: NATL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA, RESEARCH JOURNALS, MONTREAL RD, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A 0R6, CANADA 
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 052UE 
ISSN: 0315-1468


Title: Buckling lengths of irregular frame columns
Author(s): Girgin K, Ozmen G, Orakdogen E 
Source: JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH 62 (6): 605-613 JUN 2006
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000236567400008 
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2005.09.006
Abstract: In several design codes and specifications, simplified formulae and diagrams are given for determining the buckling lengths of frame columns. It is shown that these formulae may yield rather erroneous results, especially for irregular frames. This is due to the fact that the code formulae utilise only local stiffness distributions. In this paper, a simplified procedure for determining approximate values for the buckling loads of both regular and irregular frames is developed, The procedure utilises lateral load analysis of frames and yields errors on the order of 5%, which may be considered suitable for design purposes. The proposed procedure is applied to several numerical examples and it is shown that all the errors are in the acceptable range and on the safe side. 
Author Keywords: buckling load; buckling length; effective length; sway mode; unbraced frames; irregular frames; isolated subassembly; design codes
KeyWords Plus: UNBRACED FRAMES; 2ND-ORDER ANALYSIS; STABILITY
Address: Girgin K (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 029MO 
ISSN: 0143-974X 


Title: A numerical method for static or dynamic stiffness matrix of non-uniform members resting on variable elastic foundations
Author(s): Girgin ZC, Girgin K
Source: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES 27 (9): 1373-1384 AUG 2005 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000230383300007 
DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2005.04.005
Abstract: This paper presents a generalized numerical method which is based on the well-known Mohr method. Static or dynamic stiffness matrices, as well as nodal load vectors for the static case, of non-uniform members are derived for several effects. The method focuses on the effects of resting on variable one- or two-parameter elastic foundations or supported by no foundation; a variable iterative algorithm is developed for computer application of the method. The algorithm enables the non-uniform member to be regarded as a sub-structure. This provides an important advantage to encompass all the variable effects in the stiffness matrix of this sub-structure. Stability and free-vibration analyses of the sub-structure can also be carried out through this method. Parametric and numerical examples are given to verify the accuracy and efficiency of the submitted method.
Author Keywords: non-uniform member; arbitrarily variable; two-parameter elastic foundation; geometric non-linearity; stiffness matrix; stability and free-vibration analysis 
KeyWords Plus: VIBRATION ANALYSIS; FINITE-ELEMENT; TAPERED BEAMS; FREQUENCIES; STABILITY; SECTION 
Addresses: Girgin ZC (reprint author), Yapi Merkezi Construct Inc, TR-34676 Istanbul, Turkey
Tech Univ Istanbul, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Addresses: canan.girgin@gmail.com 
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND 
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
IDS Number: 943VQ 
ISSN: 0141-0296


Title: Direct determination of influence lines and surfaces by FEM 
Author(s): Orakdogen E, Girgin K
Source: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS 20 (3): 279-292 JUN 20 2005 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000231787600002 
Abstract: In this study, element loading matrices are defined for static application of classical Muller-Breslau principle to finite element method. The loading matrices are derived from existing element matrices using Betti's law and known governing equations of F.E.M. Thus, the ordinates of influence lines and influence surfaces may be easily obtained from structural analysis for the loading matrices derived from governing equations, instead of through introduced unit force or displacement techniques. An algorithm for a computer program and comparative numerical examples are also presented to illustrate the procedure for determination of influence line and surface ordinates. 
Author Keywords: influence lines; influence surfaces; Betti's law; Muller-Breslau principle; finite element method 
Addresses: Orakdogen E (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: orak@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: TECHNO-PRESS, PO BOX 33, YUSEONG, DAEJEON 305-600, SOUTH KOREA
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical 
IDS Number: 963EY 
ISSN: 1225-4568 


Title: Buckling lengths of unbraced multi-storey frame columns
Author(s): Ozmen G, Girgin K
Source: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS 19 (1): 55-71 JAN 10 2005 
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Accession Number: WOS:000225555300004 
Abstract: In several design codes and specifications, simplified formulae and diagrams are given for determining the buckling lengths of frame columns. It is shown that these formulae may yield rather erroneous results in certain cases. This is due to the fact that, the code formulae utilise only local stiffness distributions. In this paper, a simplified procedure for determining approximate values for the buckling loads of multi-storey frames is developed. The procedure utilises lateral load analysis of frames and yields errors in the order of 10%, which may be considered suitable for design purposes. The proposed procedure is applied to several numerical examples and it is shown that all the errors are in the acceptable range and on the safe side. 
Author Keywords: buckling load; buckling length; effective length; sway mode; unbraced frames; isolated subassembly; multi-storey frames; design codes 
KeyWords Plus: 2ND-ORDER ANALYSIS; STABILITY
Addresses: Ozmen G (reprint author), Tech Univ Istanbul, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
Tech Univ Istanbul, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
Publisher: TECHNO-PRESS, PO BOX 33, YUSEONG, DAEJEON 305-600, SOUTH KOREA 
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical 
IDS Number: 877GG 
ISSN: 1225-4568  



Title: Seismic response of infilled framed buildings using pushover analysis
Author(s): Girgin K, Darilmaz K 
Source: ARI Bulletin of the Istanbul Technical University, Volume: 54 Issue: 5 Pages: 1-17 July 2007. 
Document Type: Article
Language: English 
Abstract: Structural frames are often filled with infilled walls serving as partitions. Although the infills usually are not considered in the structural analysis and design, their influence on the seismic behaviour of the infilled frame structures is considerable. In the present study, a parametric study of certain infilled frames, using the strut model to capture the global effects of the infills was carried out. Three concrete planar frames of five-stories and three-bays are considered which have been designed in accordance with Turkish Codes. Pushover analysis is adopted for the evaluation of the seismic response of the frames. Each frame is subjected to four different loading cases. The results of the cases are briefly presented and compared. The effect of infill walls on seismic behavior of two sample frames with different infill arrangements was investigated. The results yield that it is essential to consider the effect of masonry infills for the seismic evaluation of moment-resisting RC frames, especially for the prediction of its ultimate state, infills having no irregularity in elevation have beneficial effect on buildings and infills appear to have a significant effect on the reduction of global lateral displacements.
Author Keywords: infilled frame; pushover analysis; infill walls; seismic response; capacity spectrum; plastic hinge
Address: Girgin K (reprint author), Istanbul Tech Univ, Fac Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil
ISSN: 1434-5641 


Title: Torsional irregularity in multi-storey structures
Author(s): Özmen, G., Girgin K., Durgun, Y.
Source: International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering, 17 September, 2014, DOI 10.1007/s40091-014-0070-5
Document Type: Article 
Language: English 
Abstract: The purpose of this study is first to determine the conditions for excessive torsional irregularity and then to discuss the validity of code provisions. A parametric investigation is performed on six groups of typical structures with varying shear wall positions, story and axis numbers. It is found that torsional irregularity coefficients increase as the story numbers decrease, i.e. maximum irregularity coefficients occur for single-story structures. They reach maximum values when the asymmetrical shear walls are placed as close as possible to the centers of mass. However, the results obtained for floor rotations are quite contradictory. A new provisional definition for torsional irregularity coefficient based on floor rotations is proposed.
Author Keywords: Earthquake regulations; Torsional irregularity ; Parametric investigation ; Floor rotations
Addresses: Istanbul Tech Univ, Dept Civil Engn, TR-34469 Istanbul, Turkey 
E-mail Address: girgink@itu.edu.tr 
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Subject Category: Engineering, Civil 
ISSN: 2008-3556 (print version)
eISSN: 2008-6695 (electronic version)