Water Resources Development Studies

The main mission is to carry out interdisciplinary research projects investigating the coastal dynamics processes under the effects of natural and man made activities. The Center aims to enlarge the research spectra by cooperating with European partners via partnerships in research projects in order to gain and share experience by improving and applying novel methods and technologies.

• The main mission is to carry out interdisciplinary research projects investigating the coastal dynamics processes under the effects of natural and man made activities. The Center aims to enlarge the research spectra by cooperating with European partners via partnerships in research projects in order to gain and share experience by improving and applying novel methods and technologies.

• Scientific, managerial and structural based studies (i.e., coastal sediment transport, lagoon-sea interactions, wave predicted methods, planning to sensitive zone managements, breakwaters, marine pipelines outfall systems structural and non structural shore protection) were/are focused in the coastal zones. In order to achieve the group goals, experimental and numerical methods are employed together with remote sensing techniques and GIS.

Water Resources Development Studies

• Water Resources Development Studies

• Hydroelectric Plants

• General Hydrology

• Dams, Irrigation and Drainage Systems

• Flood Control Structures

• Sedimentation Pools

• Port Planning and Design

• Coastal and Offshore Structures

• Sea Outfalls

• Navigation Utilities on Lakes and Rivers

• Vibration Measurements of Water Structures

• Coastal Zone Management

• Basin Management

• Lake Management

• Long Waves (Tsunamis)

• Environmental Impact Assesment for coastal structures

The group members have scientific background in disciplines like;

• The group members have scientific background in disciplines like;

• Coastal engineering,

• Water resources,

• Marine sciences,

• Climatology,

• Hydrometeorology,

• Hydrology,

• Environmental engineering

• Geomatics

Academic & Research Staff

• Academic & Research Staff

• Prof.Dr. Sedat Kabdasli

• Res. Assist. Dr. Dilek Eren AKYUZ

• Res. Assist. Dr. Oral Yagci

• Res. Assist. Dr. V.Ozgur Kirca (curretly in Denmark)

• Res. Assist. Aysun Koroglu

• Res. Assist. Nilay Elginoz Yasa

• Res. Assist. M. Adil Akgul

• Supportive Staff

• Civil Eng. Alpaslan Aydingakko (currently in Jordan)

• Civil Eng. Avni Buyukozer (currently in Dubai)

• Civil Eng. Didem Yılmazer

• Civil Eng. Taylan Bağcı

• Civil Eng. Elif Oğuz

• Naval Eng. Atakan Yuce

• Env. Eng. Bilge Bas

Physical Modelling

• Physical Modelling

• Numerical Modelling

• In-Situ Meaurements

AQUASEA and AQUADYN (modelling current and drifting processes in rivers, lakes and coastal zones).

• AQUASEA and AQUADYN (modelling current and drifting processes in rivers, lakes and coastal zones).

• TELEMAC (modelling of all kinds of coastal phenomena with dynamic solutions).

• SEAWORKS (modelling of transformed waves near coastal zones and structures, shoreline and sea bottom changes).

• DYNASIM (simulation software for ship manoeuvering and navigation).

• OPTIMOOR (software for moored vessels, modelling bollard forces and ship motions).

Review of bathymetric, oceanographic and meteorological conditions with the long wave climate of the project location,

• Review of bathymetric, oceanographic and meteorological conditions with the long wave climate of the project location,

• Setting up a numerical model for the planned layout of the port including structural borders, bathymetry and particular wave data from particular directions, in order to determine the wave bottom orbital velocity distribution over the project area,

Estimation of long shore sediment transport characteristics by means of proper numerical models reflecting the bathymetric, oceanographic and meteorological characteristics of the project location as boundary conditions,

• Estimation of long shore sediment transport characteristics by means of proper numerical models reflecting the bathymetric, oceanographic and meteorological characteristics of the project location as boundary conditions,

• Estimation of sediment (bed material) stability and sedimentation potential after the port construction,

• Reviewing and commenting on the probable scenarios and applicable measures to be taken.

Examples of numerical modelling studies

• Examples of numerical modelling studies

Simulation No.41, Navigation channel Alt II, Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 15 knots, Arrival.

• Simulation No.41, Navigation channel Alt II, Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 15 knots, Arrival.

Mooring Design Mooring Forces for Lines

• Mooring Design Mooring Forces for Lines

Modelling Facilities

• Modelling Facilities

• 2D and 3D Physical Modelling studies are executed in ITU Hydraulics Laboratory.

• The Hydraulics Laboratory has all the utilities to perform basic applications, research and modelling experiments in all engineering subjects as far as “water” is concerned (design of dams, design of sedimentation pools, design of all coastal and offshore structures, the vibration of gates, etc.)

3 wave basins, 2 of which have regular wave generators and one with an irregular wave generator. Their dimensions are 25.0×25.0×0.5m, 25.0×30.0×0.7m and 24×7.5×1.5m.

• 3 wave basins, 2 of which have regular wave generators and one with an irregular wave generator. Their dimensions are 25.0×25.0×0.5m, 25.0×30.0×0.7m and 24×7.5×1.5m.

• 120×2×2 m dimensioned wave flume which is the largest of Turkey and can generate 0.7 m of wave height.

• 4 wave and current flumes with various sizes.

• Tsunami generator which is unique in Turkey.

• Regular and irregular wave generators.

• 210 kW thermal water tank.

• Various pumps of different powers.

• Electronic measurement and recording instruments.

• Numerical models, data processing and computing systems.

Acoustic velocity meters capable of recording 200 samples per second.

• Acoustic velocity meters capable of recording 200 samples per second.

• Acoustic velocity meter capable of recording 50 samples per second.

• 8 - channel wave height recording/measurement system.

• 15 electronic thermometers capable of point – wise temperature measurements and recordings.

• 12 electronic water - proof pressure transducers.

• Electronic force gages.

• Advanced recording systems capable of underwater acoustics measurements with hydrophones.

• Mechanical current meters with various sizes and accuracies.

• Electromagnetic current meters with various sizes and accuracies.

• Measurement devices and equipments used for measuring current characteristics and water quality in field studies.

2D Stability Model for a quarry port at Al Khatmat

• 2D Stability Model for a quarry port at Al Khatmat

KARPAZ BAY RESORT, T.R.N.C. MARINA UTILITY

• KARPAZ BAY RESORT, T.R.N.C. MARINA UTILITY

Current velocity and direction,

• Current velocity and direction,

• Conductivity

• Temperature,

• pH,

• Salinity,

• Dissolved Oxygen

Research for the Sediment Problem in Büyükçekmece Dam,1996.

• Research for the Sediment Problem in Büyükçekmece Dam,1996.

• Marmara Plastic Drip Pipes,1997.

• Rehabilitation Project for Gökçeada Kuzu Harbor, 1997.

• Discharge Measurements for Göcek, 1996.

• Water Quality Measurements for Göcek, 1996.

• Water Level Fluctuation Measurements and Analysis for Köyceğiz Lake,2000

• A Study to Prevent Flooding in Bahçeköy, 1997.

• Research for Seepage Reasons of Kemer County, 1997.

• Research for Iskuza Creek Water Quality 1997.

• Discharge Measurments for Kirazlıdere River, 1998.

Kemer County Lake Circulation Research 1998.

• Kemer County Lake Circulation Research 1998.

• Kemer County Lake Observation Studies, 1998.

• Kemer County Local Substructure Construction Control, 1998.

• Rehabilitation Studies of Göktürk Village Creek 1998

• Plankton Measurements at Anbarlı Coast, 1998.

• The Research for the Seepage Problems of İ.M.K.B.

• Hydrometric Measurements and Studies of Kağıthane, Alibeyköy and Küçükköy Creek, 1998.

• The Project of Silivri Marine and Shoreline Rehabilitation, July, 1991.

• Channel Input and Estuary Rehabilitation of Küçükçekmece Lake, October, 1991.

• Preliminary Project for the Environmental Effects of Beach Nourishment in Bodrum Kuyucak Harbor, June, 1993.

Istanbul Wastewater Master Plan Measurements I, April, 1993.

• Istanbul Wastewater Master Plan Measurements I, April, 1993.

• Istanbul Wastewater Master Plan Measurements II, September, 1993.

• Silkar Tourism Beach Nourishment Project of Ölüdeniz, 1996.

• The Project of Mimar Sinan Marine and Fishery Harbor, June, 1995.

• Hydraulic Model Studies of Es-Sider Harbor, Libya, STFA Construction Company, November, 1995.

• Flow Measurments for Göcek, 1st Part, Environmental Tourism Company, May, 1996.

• Flow Measurments for Göcek, 2nd Part, Environmental Tourism Company, September, 1996.

• Erosion Control for the Shoreline of Altınova, October, 1996.

• Improvement, Recanstruction and the Stability Experiments for Giresun Harbor, November, 1996.

• The Sea Outfalls Research and Project Work for Titreyen Göl and Kumköy, January, 1997.

Rehabilitation of Seyhan River, Between Demiryolu and Girne Bridges, 1984.

• Rehabilitation of Seyhan River, Between Demiryolu and Girne Bridges, 1984.

• Physical modeling of Kardemir Filyos port, 1998.

• Coastal rehabilitation of Onur Kent, 1999.

• Investigation of pollution in Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, 1998

• Investigation Of Conduit Pipe Capacity On Afyon Geothermal Foundation, 1999

• 2D And 3D Physical Modeling For Caisson Breakwater In Belde Harbor, 1999

• Sea Outfall Diffuser Hydraulic Modeling In Kadiköy, 2001

• Kardemir Filyos Harbor ÇED Report, 1998.

• Research Report about Belde Harbor Structure.

• Göcek Marina Resort Channel Systems Physical Model Experiments, 2000.

Investigation on Effected an Earthquake on Yuvacık Dam, 1999.

• Investigation on Effected an Earthquake on Yuvacık Dam, 1999.

• Küçüksu Seaoutfall Discharge Pump Station on Physical Modelling, 2002.

• Pipe Establishing Protection Project on Kadıköy Seaoutfall, 2001.

• II.Stage Riprap Project Between Florya Social Club and Marmara Hotel, 2000.

• Kemer Country Dam Management Project, 2000.

• Coast Protection Project in Menekşe Coast, 2000.

• Coast Protection Investigation and Project in Güzelyalı Coast, 2000.

• Giresun Spileway Evaluation Report, 2000.

• Ship Manuvering Simulation and Ship Response Analysis of “Armaport” Private Port in Ambarlı, İstanbul, 2002.

• Sohar Industrial Area Intake and Discharge Structure: Physical Investigation of Armour Layer Stability and Hydraulic Performance Evaluation, 2003.

Sohar Industrial Area Intake and Discharge Structure: Physical Modelling of Heat Dispersion and Environmental Effects of Heat Pollution at the Coast, 2003.

• Sohar Industrial Area Intake and Discharge Structure: Physical Modelling of Heat Dispersion and Environmental Effects of Heat Pollution at the Coast, 2003.

• Physical Modeling of the Stability of Casoon Type Breakwater in Port Barbaros Yacth Harbour, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 2003.

• Ship Manuvering Simulation and Ship Response Analysis of UND Ro-Ro Terminal Structure, 2003.

• The Evaluation Report of Private Marina-Aqaba Project: Service and Operational Conditions, 2003.

• The Evaluation Report of Private Marina-Aqaba Project: A Numerical Model For Service and Operational Conditions, 2003.

Erdemir Completion of Coastal Protection Structure; Design and Physical Modelling Study, 2003.

• Erdemir Completion of Coastal Protection Structure; Design and Physical Modelling Study, 2003.

• Aqaba Naval Harbour Agitation Analysis Breakwater Layout and Design, PartI: Aqaba Bay, Jordan, 2003.

• Aqaba Naval Harbour Agitation Analysis Breakwater Layout and Design, PartII: Aqaba Bay, Jordan, 2003.

• Marine Facilities at Rize Free Zone: Çayeli Terminal Ship Mooring Response Analysis, 2003.

• Baku-Tblisi Ceyhan Crude Oil Pipeline Project Ceyhan Terminal Temporary Breakwater: Numerical Modelling of Wave Transformation With Harbour Agitation and Breakwater Design, 2003.

UND Pendik Ro-Ro Terminal, Long Term Wave Analysis and Numerical Modelling of Harbour Agitation, 2003.

• UND Pendik Ro-Ro Terminal, Long Term Wave Analysis and Numerical Modelling of Harbour Agitation, 2003.

• İzmir Tuzla Container Terminal, 2003.

• Datca Knidos Marina Preliminary Design and Ecological Investigation Study, 2003.

• Manavgat Inventory Report: A Geographical, Historical, Social and Environmental Profile Study, 2003.

• İskenderun Imported Coal Fired Power Plant Conceptual Planning at the Civil Portion of Marine Terminal: Wave Analysis, Transformation and Agitation, 2003.

• İskenderun Imported Coal Fired Power Plant Conceptual Planning at the Civil Portion of Marine Terminal: Numerical Modelling of The Effect of Terminal Construction on Thermal Discharge, 2003.

Aqaba Royal Navy Harbour Wavescreen Deseign and Numerical Modelling, 2004.

• Aqaba Royal Navy Harbour Wavescreen Deseign and Numerical Modelling, 2004.

• ERDEMIR Maintanence and Completion of Shore Protection Structure and Breakwater, 2003.

• Situation Evaluation of Melas Pier Yarımca, İzmit, 2004.

• Aqaba Royal Navy Harbour Numerical Water Circulation Analysis, 2004.

• Aqaba Royal Navy Harbour Physical Modelling of Wavescreen, 2004.

• İÇDAŞ Karabiga Terminal Brealwater Lay-out Numerical Modelling and Design, 2004.

• Ataköy New Marina Numerical Agitation Analysis, 2004.

• Aqaba Royal Navy Harbour Numerical Vessel Manouevering Analysis, 2004.

Quay and Breakwater Design Layout for ICDAS Karabiga Terminal, Canakkale-Karabiga, 2004.

• Quay and Breakwater Design Layout for ICDAS Karabiga Terminal, Canakkale-Karabiga, 2004.

• Design and Layout of Additional Breakwater and Numerical Agitation Analysis for Development of Atakoy Marina: I, Istanbul-Atakoy, 2004.

• Analysis of Sedimentation and Accumulation of Organic Residuals Problem in the vicinity of Yayla Fishery Harbour, Saros Bay, Edirne, 2004.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Modelling Study for the Dredged Area of Yesilyurt Metal-Works Facility, Samsun-Tekkekoy, 2004.

• Preliminary Design and Construction Methodology Statement Study for Yalova Dry Dock, Bogazici Shipyard Co., Yalova, 2005.

Olivya Houses” Shoreline, Sediment Transport Analysis and Re-nourishment Study, Bodrum, Mugla, 2005.

• Olivya Houses” Shoreline, Sediment Transport Analysis and Re-nourishment Study, Bodrum, Mugla, 2005.

• Boomerang Tourisitc Complex, Coastal Planning and Design of Recreation Facilities, Girne, T. R. N. Cyprus, May 2005

• Municipality of Beylikdüzü, Coastal Planning, Design of Marina and Recreation Facilities, Istanbul, May 2005

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Yalova Dry Dock, Bogazici Shipyard Co., Yalova, August, 2005.

• CEKISAN Fuel Refill Co., Numerical Ship Mooring Analysis and Design of Multi-point CBM Mooring System for Iskenderun Terminal, Iskenderun, October 2005.

CEKISAN Fuel Refill Co., Numerical Ship Mooring Analysis and Design of Multi-point CBM Mooring System for Antalya Terminal, Antalya, October 2005.

• CEKISAN Fuel Refill Co., Numerical Ship Mooring Analysis and Design of Multi-point CBM Mooring System for Antalya Terminal, Antalya, October 2005.

• CEKISAN Fuel Refill Co., Numerical Ship Mooring Analysis and Design of Multi-point CBM Mooring System for Ambarli Terminals, Istanbul, October 2005.

• Libya Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) - Numerical Wave Agitation Modelling Report, November, 2005.

• Libya Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) - Current Measurements and Current Pattern Evaluation Report, November, 2005.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Pendik Marin, Municipality of Pendik, Istanbul, November, 2005.

• Design and Layout of Additional Breakwater and Numerical Agitation Analysis for Development of Atakoy Marina: I, Istanbul-Atakoy, November, 2005

Libya Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) - Numerical Vessel Manoeuvre Modelling and Manoeuvring Simulation Report, November, 2005.

• Libya Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) - Numerical Vessel Manoeuvre Modelling and Manoeuvring Simulation Report, November, 2005.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for New Gemlik Terminal of Borusan Logistics Co., Gemlik-Bursa, February, 2006.

• Numerical Agitation Modelling, Planning and Preliminary Design for Tuzla Multi-Purpose Service Harbour of Istanbul Greater City Municipality , February, 2006.

• Numerical Agitation Modelling for Catalagzi Terminal of EREN Energy Production & Distribution Co., Muslu-Zonguldak, April 2006

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for EREN Energy Production & Distribution Co., Muslu-Zonguldak, May, 2006.

Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Dutlimani Celal Yildirim Shipyard, Bandirma-Balikesir, June, 2006.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Dutlimani Celal Yildirim Shipyard, Bandirma-Balikesir, June, 2006.

• Numerical Vessel Manoeuvring Simulations for Kumcular Shipyard, Pendik-Istanbul, June, 2006.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Bandirma Shipyard and Stockyard, Bandirma-Balikesir, June, 2006.

• Numerical Vessel Manoeuvring Simulations for Post-Construction Conditions of Solventas Terminal and Altintel Terminal, Dilovasi-Izmit, July, 2006.

• Wave Climate and Numerical wave Transformation/Agitation Study for Dalsan Shipyard, Tuzla-Istanbul, July, 2006.

Wave Climate, Numerical Wave Transformation/Agitation and Terminal Efficiency Study for AsyaPORT, Barbaros-Tekirdag, August, 2006.

• Wave Climate, Numerical Wave Transformation/Agitation and Terminal Efficiency Study for AsyaPORT, Barbaros-Tekirdag, August, 2006.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for AsyaPORT, Barbaros-Tekirdag, August, 2006.

• Numerical Vessel Manoeuvring Simulations for Post-Construction Conditions of IGSAS Terminal, Kocaeli, August, 2006.

• Design and Numerical Modelling of Wave Agitation, Sediment Transport Study for Guzelcamli Multipurpose Harbour (Ferry Terminal, Marina and Fishery Harbour), Kusadasi-Aydin, September, 2006.

• Numerical Modelling of Wave Agitation, Sediment Transport Study for Karasu Gundogdu Shipyard, Karasu-Sakarya, September, 2006.

Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Al-Khatmat Harbour, Libya, February, 2007.

• Numerical Sediment Transport and Sedimentation Potential Modelling Study for Al-Khatmat Harbour, Libya, February, 2007.

• Numerical Modelling of Harbour Agitation Study for Al-Khatmat Harbour, Libya, February, 2007.

• Numerical Wave Transformation Modelling and Determination of Design Waves Characteristics Study for New Gemlik Terminal of Borusan Logistics Co., Gemlik-Bursa, February, 2007.