• Analytical solution for imperfect functionally graded beams resting on viscoelastic foundation 

  Benchohra, Mamia; Laoufi, Imene; Attia, Amina; Bousahla, Abdelmoumen Anis; Tounsi, Abdeldjebbar; Tounsi, Abdelouahed; Yaylacı, Murat; Alluqmani, Ayed Eid; Mahmoud, S. R. (Techno-Press, 2025)

  In this research the bending behavior and free vibration characteristics of imperfect functionally graded (IFG) beams are examined. The investigation incorporates cases where these beams are resting on both elastic and ...

• Investigating the effect of grooves on the hydraulic parameters of a sharp-crested trapezoidal side weir 

  Daneshfaraz, R.; Aminvash, E.; Omidvar, R.; Süme, Veli; Marangoz, H.O.; Yılmaz, Erol (Isfahan University Technologu, 2025)

  This study investigates the impact of groove implementation on the hydraulic performance of sharp-edged trapezoidal side weirs, focusing on discharge coefficients and shear stress behavior. The simulation processes were ...

• Optimizing seismic performance of base-isolated buildings with mass and stiffness variations under near and far fault ground motions (vol. 76, 109026, 2025) 

  Kıral, Adnan; Tonyalı, Zeliha; Elias, Said (Elsevier, 2025)

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• Red mud additive effect on fluidity, strength features and microstructure of viable geo-polymer grouting materials 

  Wu, Guowei; Bai, Jinwen; Yılmaz, Erol; Feng, Guorui; Han, Yanna; Ma, Junbiao (Elsevier, 2025)

  Being an alkaline solid waste, Bayer red mud (RM) is made during alumina extraction, whereas fly ash (FA) is a byproduct made during aluminum creation. RM-FA based geopolymer grouting materials were prepared for the first ...

• Analysis of the impact of the viscoelastic foundation on bending and vibration of fg porous nanoplates within integral higher-order shear deformation theory 

  Baghdali, I.; Attia, A.; Bourada, F.; Bousahla, A.A.; Tounsi, Abdeldjebbar; Heireche, H.; Tounsi, Abdelouahed; Bourada, M.; Yaylacı, Murat (Pleiades Publishing, 2025)

  Abstract: This work examines the bending and vibration responses of a functionally graded (FG) 2D nanostructure resting on the viscoelastic foundation. The FG structure properties vary gradually in the thickness direction. ...

• Free vibration analysis of a functionally graded magneto-piezo-thermoelastic ceramic-metal nanobeam using modified nonlocal state-space strain gradient theory 

  Selvamani, R.; Rubine, L.; Prabhakaran, T.; Yaylacı, Murat (Pleiades Publishing, 2025)

  Abstract: This work studies how the variable nonlocal parameter is related to the material variations across a functionally graded (FG) nanobeam. Hamilton’s principle is used to derive the governing motion equations for a ...

• Investigating experimentally the potency of divergent sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate molar proportions on silica fume and obsidian-based geopolymer mortars 

  Çakmak, Talip; Ustabaş, İlker (Wiley, 2025)

  The search for and development of new binders that can replace traditional Portland cement is of vital importance from an environmental perspective. Geopolymers are one of the most important solutions in this regard. ...

• The anticipation of compressive strength of geopolymer mortars with tree-based machine learning models: effect of training-testing ratios 

  Çakmak, Talip; Ustabaş, İlker (Springer Nature, 2025)

  Concrete, produced from cement, is the best greatly utilised building material. However, greenhouse gas discharges from cement preparation and consumption cause significant damage to the environment. Geopolymer production, ...

• Tri-method analysis of contact mechanics in orthotropic-isotropic materials 

  Öner, Erdal; Oktay, Mine Gül; Yaylacı, Ecren Uzun; Yaylacı, Murat; Mirzaloğlu, İrem (Springer, 2025)

  This study examines the contact mechanics of a homogeneous orthotropic layer resting on a homogeneous isotropic half-space without being bonded, subjected to loading by a rigid cylindrical punch. The effect of the orthotropic ...

• Microbial calcite precipitation by marine-derived rhodococcus strain RK-15: characterization and application in concrete 

  Yaylacı, Ecren Uzun; Öztürk, Şevval; Kara, Ayşe; Yaylacı, Murat; Çağlak, Emre (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2025)

  This study investigates the impact of ureolytic bacteria isolated from sea surface water on the compressive strength and water absorption characteristics of concrete. In this context, the strain RK-15 was selected in the ...

• Editorial for special issue “metallurgy waste used for backfilling materials” 

  Zhang, Shiyu; Yılmaz, Erol; Hou, Chen (MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2025)

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• Analysis of the contact problem functionally graded layer placed on a Pasternak foundation 

  Yazıcıoğlu, Aleyna; Yaylacı, Murat; Sekban, Dursun Murat; Kuleyin, Hamdi; Yaylacı, Ecren Uzun; Birinci, Ahmet; Mahmoud, Samy Refahy (Wiley, 2025)

  This paper uses analytical and numerical methods to investigate the frictionless receding contact problem of two layers, one functionally graded (FG), loaded by a circular rigid block and resting on a Pasternak foundation. ...

• A review on additive manufactured engineering materials for enhanced road safety and transportation applications 

  Alparslan, Cem; Yentimur, Muhammed Fatih; ; Kütük-Sert, Tuba; Bayraktar, Şenol (MDPI, 2025)

  Road safety systems are critical engineering solutions designed to minimize the effects of traffic accidents and increase the safety of transportation infrastructures. Traditional road safety structures are generally ...

• Comparative and meta-analysis evaluation of non-destructive testing methods for strength assessment of cemented paste backfill: implications for sustainable pavement and concrete materials 

  Abdulkadir, Sakariyau Babatunde; Chen, Qiusong; Yılmaz, Erol; Wang, Daolin (MDPI, 2025)

  by providing structural support and reducing surface subsidence. While traditional destructive testing methods such as unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests offer valuable understanding of material strength, they ...

• On the bending behavior of porous functionally graded plates under hygrothermo-mechanical loads 

  Daouadji, Baghdad Hassain; Attia, Amina; Bousahla, Abdelmoumen Anis; Tounsi, Abdelouahed; Tounsi, Abdeldjebbar; Mohamed, Sherain M. Y.; Althobaiti, Saad; Selim, Mahmoud M.; Yaylacı, Murat; Aldosari, Salem Mohammed (Techno-Press, 2025)

  This investigation focuses on the static behavior of an advanced porous functionally graded (FG) plate with varying material composition, subjected to combined mechanical, thermal, and moisture loads while resting on a ...

• Degradation mechanism of coal pillars in an underground coal gasification environment: Bearing capacity, pyrolysis behaviour and pore structure 

  Li, Jian; Bai, Jinwen; Feng, Guorui; Yılmaz, Erol; Han, Yanna; Wang, Zhe; Wang, Shanyong; Wu, Guowei (Elsevier, 2025)

  Coal pillars are critical supporting structures between underground coal gasification gasifiers. Its bearing capacity and structural stability are severely threatened by high-temperature environments. To elucidate the ...

• Kolmogorov–Arnold networks for interpretable crop yield prediction across the U.S. corn belt 

  Işık, Mustafa Serkan; Öztürk, Ozan; Çelik, Mehmet Furkan (MDPI, 2025)

  Accurate crop yield prediction is essential for stabilizing food supply chains and reducing the uncertainties in financial risks related to agricultural production. Yet, it is even more essential to understand how crop ...

• Compression performance and microscopic mechanism of cemented high-sulfide tail fills under varying pH levels: The role of alkaline agents 

  He, Qianru; Cao, Shuai; Yılmaz, Erol (Elsevier, 2025)

  Sulfur-rich tailings are highly susceptible to acid generation during the filling process, which can adversely affect the pH and compressive properties of cementitious backfill. Hence, this study conducted an exploratory ...

• Effect of chemical and mineral foaming agents on expansion, insulation, strength features, and microstructure of foam backfill 

  Jiang, Tingting; Cao, Shuai; Yılmaz, Erol (Elsevier, 2025)

  Composed of large numbers of bubbles, foam creates an insecure system and is efficiently used in cementitious materials, including cemented tailings backfill (CTB). Foam-CTB (FCTB) retains some benefits of little density/ ...

• Thermal effect on bearing behavior and instability of coal-backfill composites 

  Li, Jian; Feng, Guorui; Bai, Jinwen; Yılmaz, Erol; Zhao, Hongchao; Li, Huaizhan; Ma, Junbiao (Elsevier, 2025)

  The coal pillars’ solidity and continuous operation of gasifiers can be pointedly enhanced by employing backfill technology for underground coal gasification. To investigate the load-coupling features and instability ...

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