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Suicides by jumping from Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul

open access: yesForensic Science International, 2001
Suicide methods may differ widely. One of these methods is jumping from a height. The people who choose a high bridge for jumping may be considered as a special group. In this study, we evaluated the demographic data, mortality rates and postmortem findings of individuals who jumped from the 64m high Bosphorus Bridge of Istanbul.
Gürsel Cetin
exaly   +5 more sources

Hanger replacement effect: experimental and numerical investigation on the Bosphorus Bridge

open access: yes, 2018
As from its construction, the Bosphorus Bridge underwent various retrofitting and repairment studies. The most critical one is the replacement of the inclined hanger ropes with vertical hanger ropes. The project is recently completed; however, the response of the bridge with vertical hanger is not estimated due to the lack of Structural Health ...
Bas, S.   +3 more
exaly   +5 more sources

Earthquake performance of the two approach viaducts of the bosphorus suspension bridge

open access: yesEarthquake and Structures, 2016
The main purpose of this paper is to determine the dynamic characteristics and the structural stability of the two approach viaducts of the Bosphorus Suspension Bridge under the expected stresses that would be caused during earthquake conditions. The Ortakoy and the Beylerbeyi approach viaducts constitute the side spans of the bridge at two locations.
Selcuk Bas
exaly   +4 more sources

A Simulation Model of Urban Growth Driven by the Bosphorus Bridges

open access: yes, 2013
Istanbul, which joins Asia and Europe, has always attracted attention thanks to its cultural, natural, and environmental heritages. However, an increase in population has caused an enormous transportation problem. To overcome this problem, two bridges were built on the Bosphorus strait, and a third bridge will be built on the north side of the ...
Ayazli I.E., Kilic F., Demir H.
openaire   +4 more sources

The Third Bosphorus Bridge: A Milestone in Long-span Cable Technology Development and Hybrid Bridges

Structural Engineering International: Journal of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2020
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is a high-rigidity suspension bridge, combining stiffening stay cables and suspension cables.
Matthieu Guesdon   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Third Bosphorus Bridge-An Overview

open access: yesIABSE Reports, 2017
<p>The Third Bosphorus, a stiffened suspension bridge with a main span of 1408m, overall length 2250m and width 59.4m, is believed to be the first of its type. The innovative hybrid suspension- stay cable supported deck is designed and constructed to carry 8 lanes of road traffic and twin track heavy rail, all on the same deck level.</p><
Abdul Farooq
openaire   +2 more sources

A Bridge Across the Bosphorus

open access: yesSocial Science Computer Review, 2009
Relatively few studies have focused on migrants who returned to the country of their origin or their parents’ origin. Still fewer have examined the communication patterns of call center workers who live in one country but conduct all of their business in the language and culture of another country.
Christine Ogan, Muzaffer Ozakca
openaire   +2 more sources

Third Bosphorus Bridge – A masterpiece of sculptural engineering

Stahlbau, 2017
AbstractThe recently completed new connection between Europe and Asia, the Third Bosphorus Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) has been immediately recognized as an iconic and new landmark of Istanbul region. The reason is not only the location which makes the crossing a dramatic scenery and a real experience, but of course the structure itself and also
exaly   +2 more sources

The Third Bosphorus Bridge – Erection Sequences of the Main Span

open access: yesIABSE Reports, 2018
<p>Located at the North of Istanbul near the Black Sea, the Third Bosphorus Bridge, also called Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, has a main span length of 1408 m and a total length of 2260 m.</p><p>As for the Brooklyn Bridge (New York), the main span is supported on one side by main cables through hangers and on the other side by stay ...
V. de Ville de Goyet   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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