Faculty - Oral Buyukozturk

Education

• Ph.D. 1970, Cornell University
• M.S. 1969, Cornell University
• M.S.C.E. 1963, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Research Interests

Professor Buyukozturk’s research focuses on mechanics and design of structures and innovative materials. His work includes behavior and design of concrete structures, integrity assessment of reinforced/prestressed nuclear containment systems, durability of materials, earthquake engineering, interface fracture mechanics, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in structural rehabilitation, structural health monitoring (SHM), and nondestructive testing (NDT). His recent research focus also includes multi-scale analysis of multi-layer material systems using molecular dynamics (MD).

Teaching Interests

• Mechanics and Design of Concrete Structures (1.541/1.054)
• Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Design (1.036)
• Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power Technology (1.56J)
• Colossal Failures in Engineering (21W.781/ESD.032J)

Selected Publications

1. Lau, D., Buyukozturk, O. and Buehler, M.J., "Characterization of the adhesive strength between epoxy and silica using a free energy approach", Journal of Materials Research, accepted for publication.
2. Gunes, O. and Buyukozturk, O., "Simulation-based microwave imaging of plain and reinforced concrete for nondestructive evaluation", International Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol.7, No.3, pp.383-393, 2012.
3. Tuakta, C. and Buyukozturk, O., "Conceptual model for prediction of FRP/concrete bond strength under moisture cycles", Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol.15, No.5, pp.743-756, 2011.
4. Tuakta, C. and Buyukozturk, O., "Deterioration of FRP/concrete bond system under variable moisture conditions quantified by fracture mechanic", Composite Part B: Engineering, Vol.42, No.2, pp.145-154, 2011.
5. Buyukozturk, O., Buehler, M.J., Lau, D. and Tuakta, C., "Structural solution using molecular dynamics: fundamentals and a case study of epoxy-silica interface", International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol.48, No.14-15, pp.2131-2140, 2011.
6. Ozkaynak, H. Yuksel, E., Buyukozturk, O.,  Yalcin, C. and A.A. Dindar, "Quasi-static and pseudo-dynamic testing of infilled RC frames retrofitted with CFRP material", Composite Part B: Engineering, Vol.42, No.2, pp.238-263, 2011.
7. Lau, D. and Buyukozturk, O., "Fracture characterization of concrete/epoxy interface affected by moisture", Mechanics of Materials, Vol.42, No.12, pp.1031-1042, 2010.
8. Yuksel, E., Ozkaynak, H., Buyukozturk, O., Yalcin, C., Dindar, A.A., Surmeli, M., and Tastan, D., "Performance of alternative CFRP retrofitting schemes used in infilled