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Publications

2025

Boerema, D., Bal, I., Smyrou, E., & Kosinka, J. (Accepted/In press). A framework for generating a 3D synthetic dataset for automatic crack detection in masonry surfaces. In Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions
Akinci, A., Dindar, A. A., Bal, I. E., Ertuncay, D., Smyrou, E., & Cheloni, D. (2025). Characteristics of strong ground motions and structural damage patterns from the February 6th, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Türkiye. Natural hazards, 121(2), 1209-1239. Article 106725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-024-06856-y
Vuran, E., Serhatoğlu, C., Timurağaoğlu, M. Ö., Smyrou, E., Bal, İ. E., & Livaoğlu, R. (2025). Damage observations of RC buildings from 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence and discussion on the seismic code regulations. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 23, 1153–1182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01843-3

2024

Akcan, S. O., Kılıç, S. A., Bal, İ. E., & Yalçın, M. C. (2024). Analysis of In-Plane Behavior of URM Wall with AEM and FEM. In E. Uckan, H. Akgun, E. Gok, & C. Yenidogan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology - 7ICEES 2023 (pp. 509-514). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 488 LNCE). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57659-1_37
Arslan, O., Messali, F., Smyrou, E., Bal, E., & Rots, J. G. (2024). Characterisation of timber joists-masonry connections in double-leaf cavity walls – Part 1: Experimental results. Structures, 68, Article 107164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107164
Arslan, O., Messali, F., Smyrou, E., Bal, E., & Rots, J. G. (2024). Characterisation of timber joists-masonry connections in double-leaf cavity walls – Part 2: Mechanical model. Structures, 68, Article 107165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107165
Smyrou, E., Bal, İ. E., & Sarhosis, V. (2024). Guest editorial for the special issue on artificial intelligence, sensing and big data analytics in earthquake engineering. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 22(7), 3387-3391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-024-01920-1
Smyrou, E., Paxinou, K., & Bal, I. E. (2024). Monitoring the Combined Effects of Induced Earthquakes and Climate Change on a Heritage Building in Groningen. In Y. Endo, & T. Hanazato (Eds.), Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (pp. 1159-1168). (RILEM Bookseries; Vol. 46). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39450-8_94
Moshfeghi, A., Smyrou, E., Arslan, O., & Engin Bal, I. (2024). Out-of-plane shake table tests on solid masonry walls with timber floors. Structures, 66, Article 106815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106815

2021

Dais, D., Bal, I., Smyrou, E., & Sarhosis, V. (2021). Automatic crack classification and segmentation on masonry surfaces using convolutional neural networks and transfer learning. Automation in Construction, 125, Article 103606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103606
Bal, I. E., Dais, D., Smyrou, E., & Sarhosis, V. (2021). Monitoring of a Historical Masonry Structure in Case of Induced Seismicity. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 15(1), 187-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2020.1719230

2019

Bal, I. E., Smyrou, E., & Dais, D. (2019). Comparison of polarity in Groningen data with that of other natural and induced seismicity records, and implications in hazard and risk models. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 17(8), 4457–4474. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-018-0517-3
Sarhosis, V., Dais, D., Smyrou, E., & Bal, İ. E. (2019). Evaluation of modelling strategies for estimating cumulative damage on Groningen masonry buildings due to recursive induced earthquakes. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 17(8), 4689-4710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-018-00549-1, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-018-00549-1
Smyrou, E., & Bal, I. E. (2019). Guest editorial for the special issue on induced seismicity and its effects on built environment. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 17, 4411-4415. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-019-00672-7
Gullu, A., Smyrou, E., Khajehdehi, A., Ozkaynak, H., Bal, I. E., Yuksel, E., & Karadogan, F. (2019). Numerical Modelling of Energy Dissipative Steel Cushions. International Journal of Steel Structures, 19(4), 1331-1341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13296-019-00213-7

2018

Yüksel, E., Karadoğan, F., Özkaynak, H., Khajehdehi, A., Güllü, A., Smyrou, E., & Bal, İ. E. (2018). Behaviour of steel cushions subjected to combined actions. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 16(2), 707-729. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-017-0217-4

2016

Bal, I. E., & Smyrou, E. (2016). Simulation of the earthquake-induced collapse of a school building in Turkey in 2011 Van Earthquake. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 14, 3509-3528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-0001-x
Smyrou, E., Bal, I. E., Tasiopoulou, P., & Gazetas, G. (2016). Wavelet analysis for relating soil amplification and liquefaction effects with seismic performance of precast structures. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 45(7), 1169-1183. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.2701

2015

Toprak, A. E., Bal, I. E., & Gulay, F. G. (2015). Review on the macro-modeling alternatives and a proposal for modeling coupling beams in tall buildings. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 13, 2309-2326. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-014-9720-z
Yuksel, E., Karadogan, H. F., Bal, I. E., Ilki, A., Bal, A., & Inci, P. (2015). Seismic behavior of two exterior beam-column connections made of normal-strength concrete developed for precast construction. Engineering Structures, 99, 157-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.04.044

2011

Smyrou, E., Tasiopoulou, P., Bal, I. E., & Gazetas, G. (2011). Ground Motions versus Geotechnical and Structural Damage in the February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. Seismological Research Letters, 82(6). https://doi.org/10.1785/gssrl.82.6.882
Tezcan, S. S., Bal, I. E., & Gulay, F. G. (2011). P25 scoring method for the collapse vulnerability assessment of R/C buildings. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, 34(6), 769-781. https://doi.org/10.1080/02533839.2011.591548

2010

Bal, I. E., Bommer, J. J., Stafford, P. J., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2010). The Influence of Geographical Resolution of Urban Exposure Data in an Earthquake Loss Model for Istanbul. Earthquake Spectra, 26(3), 619-634. https://doi.org/10.1193/1.3459127

2008

Strasser, F. O., Bommer, J. J., Sesetyan, K., Erdik, M., Cagnan, Z., Irizarry, J., Goula, X., Lucantoni, A., Sabetta, F., Bal, I. E., Crowley, H., & Lindholm, C. (2008). A comparative study of European earthquake loss estimation tools for a scenario in Istanbul. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 12(sup2), 246-256. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460802014188
Gulay, F. G., Bal, I. E., & Gokce, T. (2008). Correlation between detailed and preliminary assessment techniques in the light of real damage states. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 12(sup2), 129-139. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460802013875
Bal, I. E., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Gulay, F. G. (2008). Detailed assessment of structural characteristics of Turkish RC building stock for loss assessment models. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 28(10-11), 914-932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2007.10.005
Bal, I. E., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2008). Displacement-based earthquake loss assessment for an earthquake scenario in Istanbul. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 12(sup2), 12-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460802013388

2002

Tezcan, S. S., Kaya, E., Bal, I. E., & Ozdemir, Z. (2002). Seismic amplification at Avcilar, Istanbul. Engineering Structures, 24(5), 661-667. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0141-0296(02)00002-0
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