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Article Citation - WoS: 3On the Yielding of Two-Layer Composite Spherical Pressure Vessels(Gazi Univ, 2017) Akis, TolgaThe yielding of two-layer composite spherical pressure vessels under either internal or external pressure is investigated analytically in the framework of small deformations and von Mises yield criterion. It is shown for both pressure cases that depending on the material properties and sphere dimensions, different modes of plasticization may take place. Unlike the deformation behavior of a single layer spherical pressure vessel, yielding may commence at the inner layer or at the outer layer or simultaneously at both layers of the assembly.Article Citation - WoS: 20Citation - Scopus: 20The Stress Response of Partially Plastic Rotating Fgm Hollow Shafts: Analytical Treatment for Axially Constrained Ends(Taylor & Francis inc, 2006) Eraslan, Ahmet N.; Akis, Tolgaanalytical solutions to estimating the elastoplastic response of rotating functionally graded (FGM) hollow shafts with fixed ends are presented. The modulus of elasticity, as well as the uniaxial yield limit of the shaft material, are assumed to vary nonlinearly in the radial direction. The plastic model is based on Tresca's yield criterion, its associated flow rule, and ideal plastic material behaviour. Elastic, partially plastic, fully plastic, and residual stress states are investigated. It is shown that the elastoplastic stress response of a rotating FGM hollow shaft is affected significantly by the nonhomogeneity of the material. Unlike the case of a homogeneous hollow shaft, plastic deformation may commence at the inner surface, at the outer surface, or simultaneously at both surfaces. Accordingly, each case requires different mathematical treatment to arrive at its partially plastic solution. It is also shown that, by taking a numerical limit, the complete FGM solution presented herein converge to the solution of a homogeneous rotating shaft.Article Citation - WoS: 33Citation - Scopus: 35Exact Solution of Rotating Fgm Shaft Problem in the Elastoplastic State of Stress(Springer, 2007) Akis, Tolga; Eraslan, Ahmet N.Plane strain analytical solutions to estimate purely elastic, partially plastic and fully plastic deformation behavior of rotating functionally graded (FGM) hollow shafts are presented. The modulus of elasticity of the shaft material is assumed to vary nonlinearly in the radial direction. Tresca's yield criterion and its associated flow rule are used to formulate three different plastic regions for an ideal plastic material. By considerina different material compositions as well as a wide range of bore radii, it is demonstrated in this article that both the elastic and the elastoplastic responses of a rotating FGM hollow shaft are affected significantly by the material nonhomogeneity.Article Citation - WoS: 46Citation - Scopus: 46Elastoplastic Analysis of Functionally Graded Spherical Pressure Vessels(Elsevier Science Bv, 2009) Akis, TolgaPurely elastic, partially plastic and fully plastic stress states of internally pressurized functionally graded spherical pressure vessels are investigated analytically in the framework of small deformation theory. The modulus of elasticity and the uniaxial yield limit of the spherical pressure vessel material are assumed to vary nonlinearly in the radial direction. The plastic model is based on Tresca's yield criterion and ideal plastic material behavior. It is shown that, unlike in the case of a homogeneous spherical pressure vessel, different modes of plasticization may take place due to the radial variation of the functionally grading parameters. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 6A Study of Shrink-Fitting for Optimal Design of Multi-Layer Composite Tubes Subjected To Internal and External Pressure(Springer, 2019) Azad, Saeid Kazemzadeh; Akis, TolgaThis paper addresses the effect of shrink-fitting on the optimal design of pressurized multi-layer composite tubes. Analytical solutions for structural response calculations are provided for axially constrained two- and three-layer shrink-fitted tubes under both internal and external pressure. A recently developed numerical evolutionary optimization algorithm is employed for weight and cost minimization of these assemblies. In order to investigate the effect of shrink-fitting, first, optimal material selection and thickness optimization of tightly fitted tubes, under either internal or both internal and external pressure, are accomplished without shrink-fitting. Next, under the same loading and boundary conditions the assemblies are optimized where shrink-fitting parameters are taken into account for weight and cost minimization. The numerical results obtained for multi-layer composite tubes with and without shrink-fitting indicate that more economical or lightweight assemblies can be obtained if shrink-fitting parameters are treated as additional design variables of the optimization problem. Furthermore, it is observed that considering the shrink-fitting parameters for optimal design becomes more advantageous in the test cases with a higher ratio of internal pressure to external pressure.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 2Structural Design Optimization of Multi-Layer Spherical Pressure Vessels: a Metaheuristic Approach(Springer, 2019) Akis, Tolga; Azad, Saeid KazemzadehThis study addresses the optimum design problem of multi-layer spherical pressure vessels based on von Mises yield criterion. In order to compute the structural responses under internal pressure, analytical solutions for one-, two-, and three-layer spherical pressure vessels are provided. A population-based metaheuristic algorithm is reformulated for optimum material selection as well as thickness optimization of multi-layer spherical pressure vessels. Furthermore, in order to enhance the computational efficiency of the optimization algorithm, upper bound strategy is also integrated with the algorithm for reducing the total number of structural response evaluations during the optimization iterations. The performance of the algorithm is investigated through weight and cost minimization of one-, two- and three-layer spherical pressure vessels and the results are presented in detail. The obtained numerical results, based on different internal pressures as well as vessel sizes, indicate the usefulness and efficiency of the employed methodology in optimum design of multi-layer spherical pressure vessels.Letter Discussion of the Article "approximate Solution of Limit Angular Speed for Externally Loaded Rotating Solid Disk" by S. Bhowmick, D. Misra and Nk Saha [int J Mech Sci 2008;50:163-74](Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2008) Eraslan, Ahmet N.; Akis, Tolga[No Abstract Available]Letter Amendments on "application of Mises Yield Criterion To Rotating Solid Disk Problem" by N. Aleksandrova [int. J. Eng. Sci. 51 (2012) 333-337](Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2012) Eraslan, Ahmet N.; Akis, Tolga[No Abstract Available]Article Citation - WoS: 10Citation - Scopus: 10Evaluation of Masonry Buildings and Mosques After Sivrice Earthquake(Croatian Soc Civil Engineers-hsgi, 2021) Mertol, Halit Cenan; Tunc, Gokhan; Akis, TolgaThe evaluation of masonry and mosque type structures after the Sivrice Earthquake is presented in this study. Stone masonry buildings exhibited damage such as vertical cracks and splitting at corners, wedge shaped corner failures, diagonal cracking on walls, out-of-plane splitting of walls, and separation of walls from flooring/roofing systems. On the other hand, the separation of flags and caps of minarets was a common example of damage in mosques. Future earthquake damage can be prevented by following design codes and providing adequate supervision for new structures, while strengthening measures are recommended for the existing buildings.Article Citation - WoS: 9Citation - Scopus: 10Influence of Cement Replacement by Calcinated Kaolinitic and Montmorillonite Clays on the Properties of Mortars(Springer Heidelberg, 2023) Al-Noaimat, Yazeed A. A.; Akis, TolgaThis study aims to investigate the decomposition and pozzolanic reactivity of two different clays (kaolinitic and montmorillonite) from different origins and to determine their effects after calcination on the properties of cement mortars when used to replace Portland cement partially. Mineralogical and chemical compositions of the clay samples were determined using XRD (X-ray Diffractometer) and XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) tests, respectively. TG-DTA (Thermogravimetry-Differential Thermal Analyses) was used to determine the temperature profiles and the burning temperatures of the clays. The density and fineness of the burnt clays were also determined. In order to investigate the optimum material properties, different burning temperatures and replacement levels were considered. It was found that for all temperatures, the two burnt clays possess good pozzolanic activity. The highest compressive strength and lowest water absorption capacity were achieved when the clay determined as kaolinitic was burned at 700 & DEG;C and with 10% replacement level. While for the clay determined as montmorillonite, the optimum properties were obtained at 700 & DEG;C with a 20% substitution level. Kaolinite had better pozzolanic reactivity than montmorillonite, achieving higher strength performance with lower water absorption when partially replaced with cement. Moreover, it had compressive strength values even higher than plain cement.
