Prof Dr. Harun Tanyildizi | Firat University | Fiber Reinforcement in Composites
Professional Profiles:
Early Academic Pursuits
Harun Tanyıldızı began his academic journey at Firat University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1999. He continued his studies at the university's Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, completing his Master of Science in 2002 and his Ph.D. in 2006. His early research delved into areas like plastic analysis of steel frames and investigating the strength effects between concrete and steel surfaces.
Professional Endeavors
Tanyıldızı's career path evolved within Firat University, starting as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Construction Education. Over the years, he climbed the academic ladder, holding positions as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and eventually becoming a full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Contributions and Research Focus
His extensive body of work spans a wide spectrum within civil engineering, particularly focusing on concrete materials. Tanyıldızı's research has contributed significantly to understanding the effects of various additives and conditions on the mechanical properties of concrete. His work includes investigations into high temperatures, mineral admixtures, silica fume, carbon fibers, and their impact on concrete strength, durability, and behavior under different conditions.
Accolades and Recognition
Throughout his career, Tanyıldızı has garnered recognition for his research contributions. His publications in numerous reputable international journals stand as a testament to the depth and breadth of his work. The extensive list of publications showcases his expertise and continuous dedication to advancing the understanding of concrete materials and their properties.
Impact and Influence
His research has not only added to the academic knowledge base but also likely influenced the practices within the construction industry. The depth of his work in areas like predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and experimental investigations has likely informed better practices in concrete design and application.
Legacy and Future Contributions
Tanyıldızı's legacy lies in his comprehensive body of work, which has undoubtedly influenced the way concrete materials are understood, designed, and utilized. His focus on innovative approaches, such as using fuzzy logic, neural networks, and optimization methods, has set a benchmark for future research in material science and civil engineering.
Notable Publications:
- Predicting the compressive strength of ground granulated blast furnace slag concrete using artificial neural network-C Bilim, CD Atiş, H Tanyildizi, O Karahan, Advances in Engineering Software 40 (5), 334-340, 2009 (351)
- Comparison of artificial neural network and fuzzy logic models for prediction of long-term compressive strength of silica fume concrete-F Özcan, CD Atiş, O Karahan, E Uncuoğlu, H Tanyildizi, Advances in Engineering Software 40 (9), 856-863, 2009 (301)
- The effect of high temperature on compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of structural lightweight concrete containing fly ash- H Tanyildizi, A Coskun, Construction and building materials 22 (11), 2269-2275, 2008 (241)
- Estimation of compressive strength of self compacting concrete containing polypropylene fiber and mineral additives exposed to high temperature using artificial neural network- M Uysal, H Tanyildizi, Construction and Building Materials 27 (1), 404-414, 2012 (210)
- Performance of lightweight concrete with silica fume after high temperature- H Tanyildizi, A Coskun, Construction and Building Materials 22 (10), 2124-2129, 2008 (148)
- Statistical analysis for mechanical properties of polypropylene fiber reinforced lightweight concrete containing silica fume exposed to high temperature, H Tanyildizi, Materials & Design 30 (8), 3252-3258, 2009 (117)
- Predicting the core compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixtures with mineral additives using artificial neural network- M Uysal, H Tanyildizi, Construction and Building Materials 25 (11), 4105-4111, 2011 (98)
- Mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete containing polyvinyl alcohol fiber exposed to high temperature- H Tanyildizi, Y Yonar
Construction and Building Materials 126, 381-387, 2016 (90)
- Application of Taguchi method for optimization of concrete strengthened with polymer after high temperature- H Tanyildizi, M Şahin
Construction and Building materials 79, 97-103, 2015 (86)
- Effect of temperature, carbon fibers, and silica fume on the mechanical properties of lightweight concretes- H Tanyildizi
New carbon materials 23 (4), 339-344, 2008 (83)
Citations 2611 1746
h-index 23 21
i10-index 38 36