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Article Seismic Risk Prioritization of Stone Masonry Building Stock in Urla Peninsula Based on Rapid Assessment Techniques(Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers, 2026) Karavin, Y.S.; Akdag, N.; Demir, U.This study aims to investigate seismic risk of stone masonry buildings in the Urla Peninsula, a region of historical and architectural significance within İzmir, Türkiye. A total of 100 stone masonry buildings were surveyed and documented with a focus on their architectural characteristics, including construction techniques, material types, structural configurations, and age. Data on the properties of all surveyed buildings are provided in an open-access database. Based on the survey, multiple rapid seismic performance assessment methods were applied to evaluate the vulnerability of these structures. These included: i) FEMA P-154 Rapid Visual Screening, ii) Provisions for the Seismic Risk Evaluation of Existing Buildings under Urban Renewal Law (RBTE-2019), iii) Seismic Vulnerability Index for Vernacular Architecture (SVIVA), and iv) the Masonry Quality Index (MQI). The comparative use of different methods is intended to investigate the relative influence of parameters shaping the seismic performance of the masonry building stock rather than to align their scores. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute to the current risk mitigation efforts for stone masonry buildings in İzmir, thereby supporting regional seismic resilience planning. © 2026, Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.Book Part Influence of High Sustained Axial Stresses on the Seismic Behavior of Full-Scale Substandard Reinforced Concrete Columns(CRC Press, 2025) Gundogan, S.; Demir, U.; Turan, O.T.; Ilki, A.Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are critical structural components that play a decisive role in the seismic performance of buildings. However, the combined effects of long-term sustained axial loads and seismic loading on these columns remain a pressing concern. In particular, design and construction deficiencies, coupled with material deterioration, often result in substandard RC columns experiencing long term axial stresses that far exceed typical service levels. These elevated stress conditions can lead to significant structural vulnerabilities, manifesting as collapses under seismic actions or even under gravity loads alone. Within this context, this study aims to investigate the impact of such high sustained axial stresses on the response of substandard reinforced concrete columns prior to be subjected to reversed cyclic lateral loading simulating seismic actions. For this purpose, two full-scale columns were tested under the combined actions of axial load and reversed cyclic lateral displacements. One of two columns were tested after it was exposed to a sustained axial load of 825 kN, corresponding to 70% of axial load capacity (fbh) for a duration of six months, while the other column was tested as the reference specimen right after it was subjected to same level of axial load. Comprehensive instrumentation during testing and detailed creep analysis under long-term applied axial loads were conducted to evaluate the response of the columns. The findings highlight the significant impact of long-term high axial stress on the seismic performance of substandard RC columns. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Alphose Zingoni; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.Book Part 25 Years of FRP Research at Istanbul Technical University(CRC Press, 2025) Ilki, A.; Sari, B.; Goksu, C.; Demir, C.; Demir, U.; Töre, E.The application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural strengthening and seismic retrofitting has significantly advanced in recent decades. This study presents a com-prehensive review of FRP research conducted at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in the last 25 years, which has closely aligned with global developments in the field. The research at ITU has focused parti-cularly on addressing the substandard characteristics prevalent in Türkiye's building stock. Investigations have spanned a wide range of specimens, from small-scale concrete prisms to full-scale three-dimensional reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. Key focus areas have included FRP applications for ductility enhancement, flexural strengthening and seismic retrofitting of structural members. Various FRP mate-rials have been examined, including aramid, glass, carbon, basalt and PET fibers. Multiple application techniques have been explored, ranging from externally bonded reinforcement to textile reinforced sprayed mortar. The findings from these extensive studies have consistently demonstrated the efficacy of FRP composites in enhancing the structural performance and seismic resilience of substandard buildings. This body of research has made significant contributions to the development of practical retrofit solutions tailored to the specific challenges posed by Türkiye's existing building stock and has broader implications for seismic risk mitigation in countries with similar construction practices. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Alphose Zingoni; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.Conference Object Citation - Scopus: 1Observed Performance of a RC Wall-Frame Building During the February 2023 Turkey Earthquake and Performance Improvement Using FRPs(International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC), 2023) Tura, C.; Sahinkaya, Y.; Güllü, M.F.; Demir, U.; Orakcal, K.; Ilki, A.In this study, results of nonlinear response history analysis are presented for an existing RC wall-frame building, which has suffered collapse-level damage during the devastating February 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes. Performance analysis results for two building configurations are compared; first for the existing building configuration generated upon on-site observations, and second, for a hypothetical configuration in which the structural walls and columns are retroffited using externally-bonded FRP sheets. Analysis results reveal that in its existing configuration, mostly due to detailing deficiencies, a collapse-level performance was not unexpected; whereas FRP strengthening of the building would have resulted in collapse-prevention performance. © CICE 2023 - 11th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. All rights reserved.