Publications

Journal Articles:

  1. Blind study site assessment of shear-wave velocity at Kumamoto City, Japan, using direct-fitting SPAC methods (2023). M Asten, A Askan, S Karimzadeh, Earth, Planets and Space 75 (1), 40.
  2. Comparison of machine learning tools for damage classification: the case of L’Aquila 2009 earthquake (2023). F Di Michele, E Stagnini, D Pera, B Rubino, R Aloisio, A.Askan, P Marcati, Natural Hazards, 1-26.
  3. Impact of local site effects on seismic risk assessment of reinforced concrete bridges (2023). V Ozsarac, M Ricardo, A.Askan, GM Calvi, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 164, 107624.
  4. Predictive kappa (κ) models for Turkey: Regional effects and uncertainty analysis (2022). A Altindal,  A.Askan, Earthquake Spectra, 87552930221116651
  5. Seismic demands of bare and base-isolated steel frames for real against simulated records of a past earthquake (2022). V Ozsarac, S Karimzadeh, A.Askan, MA Erberik, Structure and Infrastructure Engineering 18 (9), 1266-1281.
  6. Introduction to the special issue of the Consortium of Organizations for Strong Motion Observation Systems (COSMOS) international guidelines for applying noninvasive geophysical techniques to characterize seismic site conditions (2022). A Yong, A.Askan, J Cassidy, S D’Amico, S Parolai, M Pilz, W Stephenson, Journal of Seismology, 1-10.
  7. A review of inverse methods in seismic site characterization (2022). JM Gosselin, SE Dosso, A.Askan, M Wathelet, A Savvaidis, JF Cassidy, Journal of Seismology, 1-41.
  8. An evaluation of seismic hazard and potential damage in Gaziantep, Turkey using site specific models for sources, velocity structure and building stock (2022). AA Kelam, S Karimzadeh, K Yousefibavil, H Akgün, A.Askan, MA Erberik, …, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 154, 107129.
  9. Predictive performance of current ground motion models for recorded strong motions in 2020 Samos Earthquake (2022). Z Gülerce, B Akbaş, AA Özacar, E Sopacı, FM Önder, B Uzel, G Can, …A.Askan ...Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 152, 107053/
  10. The site effects in Izmir Bay of October 30 2020, M7. 0 Samos Earthquake (2022), KO Cetin, S Altun, A.Askan, M Akgün, A Sezer, C Kıncal, ÖC Özdağ, …Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 152, 107051.
  11. The Samos Island (Aegean Sea) M7. 0 Earthquake: Analysis and engineering implications of strong motion data (2021). A Askan, Z Gülerce, Z Roumelioti, D Sotiriadis, NS Melis, A Altindal, … Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 1-26/
  12. The role of site effects on elevated seismic demands and corollary structural damage during the October 30, 2020, M7. 0 Samos Island (Aegean Sea) Earthquake (2022). KO Cetin, AG Papadimitriou, S Altun, P Pelekis, B Unutmaz, E Rovithis, ...A.Askan...Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 1-30.
  13. An assessment of the 3 February 2002 Cay (Turkey) earthquake (Mw= 6.6): Modeling of ground motions and felt intensity distribution (2021). G Can, A.Askan, S Karimzadeh, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 150, 106832.
  14. Comparison of real and simulated records using ground motion intensity measures (2021). S Karimzadeh, K Kadas, A.Askan, A Yakut, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 147, 106796/
  15. A case study for probabilistic seismic risk assessment of earthquake-prone old urban centers (2021). A Altindal, S Karimzadeh, MA Erberik, A.Askan, O Anil, MK Kockar, …International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 61, 102376.
  16. Geotechnical aspects of reconnaissance findings after 2020 January 24th, M6. 8 Sivrice–Elazig–Turkey earthquake (2021). KO Cetin, E Cakir, M Ilgac, G Can, B Soylemez, A Elsaid, F Cuceoglu, …A.Askan...Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 19 (9), 3415-3459.
  17. Collection of microseismic intensity data: a model for Turkey (2021). S Karimzadeh and A.Askan
    Arabian Journal of Geosciences 14 (5), 1-9/
  18. Seismic demands of bare and base-isolated steel frames for real against simulated records of a past earthquake (2021).  V Ozsarac, S Karimzadeh, A.Askan, MA Erberik, Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-16.
  19. Prediction of potential seismic damage using classification and regression trees: a case study on earthquake damage databases from Turkey, F. Yerlikaya-Özkurt and A.Askan (2020). Natural Hazards, 103, 3163–3180 (DOI: 10.1007/s11069-020-04125-2)
  20. Broadband ground motion simulation within the city of Düzce (Turkey) and building response simulation, E. Ozmen, S. Karimzadeh, A.Askan (2020). Pure and Applied Geophysics, 177, 2353–2373 (DOI: 10.1007/s00024-019-02267-4)
  21. Derivation of analytical fragility curves using SDOF models of masonry structures in Erzincan (Turkey), S. Karimzadeh, K. Kadas, A.Askan, M.A. Erberik, A. Yakut (2020). Earthquakes and Structures, 18 (2), 249-261. (DOI: 10.12989/eas.2020.18.2.249)
  22. A simulated strong ground motion database for potential earthquake scenarios on North Anatolian Fault Zone, A.Askan and S. Karimzadeh (2019).  Turkish Journal of Earthquake Research 1, 76-97. (In Turkish)
  23. Use of simulated ground motions for the evaluation of energy response of simple structural systems, S. Karimzadeh,V. Ozsarac, A.Askan, M. A. Erberik (2019). Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 123, 525-542. (DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.05.024)
  24. The 2014 seismic hazard model of the Middle East: overview and results,  K. Şeşetyan, L. Danciu…A.Askan…et al. (2018). Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 16(8), 3535-3566 (DOI: 10.1007/s10518-018-0346-4)
  25. Seismic response of base isolated liquid storage tanks to real and simulated near fault pulse type ground motions, E. Uckan, O. Umut, F. N. Sisman, S. Karimzadeh and A.Askan (2018). Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 112, 58-68.  (DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.04.030)
  26. Seismic damage assessment based on regional synthetic ground motion dataset: a case study for Erzincan, Turkey,  S. Karimzadeh, A.Askan, M.A. Erberik,  A.Yakut (2018) . Natural Hazards, 92(3), 1371-1397  (DOI: 10.1007/s11069-018-3255-6)
  27. Modeling of a historical earthquake in Erzincan, Turkey (Ms similar to 7.8, in 1939) using regional seismological information obtained from a recent event, S. Karimzadeh and A.Askan (2018). Acta Geophysica, 66 (3), 293-304. (DOI: 10.1007/s11600-018-0147-9)
  28. The effect of structural variability and local site conditions on building fragility functions, A. Azari Sisi, M. A. Erberik and A.Askan (2018). Earthquakes and Structures, 14 (4), 285-295.  (DOI: 10.12989/eas.2018.14.4.285)
  29. Evaluation of Site Response with Alternative Methods: A Case Study for Engineering Implications, F.N. Sisman,  A.Askan, M. Asten (2018). Pure and Applied Geophysics, 175 (1): 257–273 (DOI: 10.1007/s00024-017-1685-9)
  30. Assessment of Simulated Ground Motions in Earthquake Engineering Practice: A Case Study for Duzce (Turkey), S. Karimzadeh, A.Askan, A.Yakut (2017). Pure and Applied Geophysics,  174 (9): 3589–3607 (DOI: 10.1007/s00024-017-1602-2)
  31. Assessment of Alternative Simulation Techniques in Nonlinear Time History Analyses of Multi-Story Frame Buildings: A Case Study, S. Karimzadeh, A.Askan, A.Yakut and G. Ameri (2017). Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 98: 38-53. (DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2017.04.004)
  32. Site-Specific Uniform Hazard Spectrum in Eastern Turkey Based on Simulated Ground Motions Including Near-field Directivity and Detailed Site Effects, A.Azari Sisi, A.Askan and A. Erberik (2017). Acta Geophysica, 65:309–330. (DOI: 10.1007/s11600-017-0032-y)
  33. Development of mean site-dependent response spectra for new bridge designs in Turkey, G. Mestav, A.Askan and A. Caner (2017). Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 13 (8): 1002–1012. (DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2016.1229799)
  34. Simulation of large earthquakes and its implications on earthquake insurance rates: a case study in Bursa region (Turkey), B. Unal, A.Askan and A. S. Selcuk-Kestel (2017). Natural Hazards, 85:215–236. (DOI: 10.1007/s11069-016-2578-4)
  35. A hybrid computational method based on convex optimization for outlier problems: application to earthquake ground motion prediction, F. Yerlikaya-Özkurt, A.Askan and G.-W. Weber (2016). Informatica, 27 (4), 893–910. (DOI: 10.15388/Informatica.2016.116)
  36. Hybrid-Empirical ground motion estimations for Georgia, N. Tsereteli, A.Askan, H. Hamzehloo (2016). Acta Geophysica, 64 (5), 1225-1256. (DOI: 10.1515/acgeo-2016-0048)
  37. Development of integrated earthquake simulation system for Istanbul, A. Sahin, R. Sisman, A.Askan and M. Hori (2016). Earth Planets and Space, (2016) 68:115, 1-21. (DOI 10.1186/s40623-016-0497-y)
  38. Assessment of seismic hazard in Erzincan (Turkey) region: construction of local velocity models and evaluation of potential ground motions, A.Askan, S. Karimzadeh, M. Asten, N. Kılıç, F.N. Şişman, C. Erkmen (2015). Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences, 24, 529-565. (DOI: 10.3906/yer-1503-8)
  39. Vehicle effects on seismic response of a simple-span bridge during shake tests, N.Shaban, A. Caner, A. Yakut, A.Askan, A. Karimzadeh Naghshineh, A. Domanic and G. Can (2015). Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 44, 889–905. (DOI: 10.1002/eqe.2491)
  40. Performance Assessment of Turkish Residential Buildings for Seismic Damage and Loss Estimation, E. Un, M. A. Erberik, and A.Askan(2015). Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 29(2), 04014063. (DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000547)
  41. A regional near-surface high frequency spectral attenuation (kappa) model for Northwestern Turkey, A.Askan, F.N. Sisman, O. Pekcan (2014). Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 65, 113–125. (DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2014.06.007)
  42. Relationships between Felt Intensity and Recorded Ground-Motion Parameters for Turkey, M.Bilal and A.Askan(2014). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 104 (1), 484–496. (DOI: 10.1785/0120130093)
  43. An alternative approach to the ground motion prediction problem by a non-parametric adaptive regression method, F. Yerlikaya-Özkurt, A.Askanand G.-W. Weber (2014). Engineering Optimization, 46 (12), 1651–1668. (DOI:10.1080/0305215X.2013.858141)
  44. The 23 October 2011 Mw 7.0 Van (Eastern Turkey) Earthquake: Interpretations of Recorded Strong Ground Motions and Post Earthquake Conditions of Nearby Structures, V. Akansel, G. Ameri, A.Askan, A. Caner, B. Erdil, Ö. Kale and D. Okuyucu (2014). Earthquake Spectra, 30 (2), 657–682. (DOI: 10.1193/012912EQS020M)
  45. Evaluation of Successful Seismic Bridge Design Practice in Turkey, D. Okuyucu, Ö. Kale, B. Erdil, A. Caner, A.Askanand V. Akansel (2014). Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 28, 4-12. (DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000377)
  46. Site characterisation in north-western Turkey based on SPAC and HVSR analysis of microtremor noise, Asten, M. W.,A. Askan., Ekincioglu, E. , Sisman, F. N., and Ugurhan, B. (2014). Exploration Geopyhsics, doi: 10.1071/EG12026
  47. Stochastic strong ground motion simulations in sparsely-monitored regions: A validation and sensitivity study on the 13 March 1992 Erzincan (Turkey) earthquake, A. Askan, F. N. Sisman and B. Ugurhan (2013). Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 55, 170-181. (DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2013.09.014)
  48. Fault Process and Broadband Ground-Motion Simulations of the 23 October 2011 Van (Eastern Turkey) Earthquake, F. Gallovič, G. Ameri, J. Zahradník, J. Janský, V. Plicka, E. Sokos, A.Askan, and M. Pakzad (2013). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 103 (6), 3164-3178. (DOI: 10.1785/0120130044)
  49. Strong-Ground-Motion Simulation of the 6 April 2009 L’Aquila, Italy, Earthquake, B. Ugurhan, A.Askan, A. Akinci, and L. Malagnini (2012). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 102 (4), pp. 1429–1445. (DOI: 10.1785/0120110060)
  50. A Methodology for Seismic Loss Estimation in Urban Regions Based on Ground Motion Simulations, B. Ugurhan, A.Askanand M.A. Erberik (2011). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 101 (2), 710–725. (DOI: 10.1785/0120100159)
  51. 8 March 2010 Elazığ-Kovancılar (Turkey) Earthquake: Observations on ground motions and building damage, S. Akkar,  A. Aldemir, A.Askan, S. Bakır, E. Canbay, I.O. Demirel, M.A. Erberik, Z. Gülerce, P. Gülkan, E. Kalkan, S. Prakash, M. A. Sandıkkaya, V. Sevilgen, B. Ugurhan, E. Yenier (2011). Seismological Research Letters, 82, 42-58. (DOI: 10.1785/gssrl.82.1.42)
  52. Stochastic Strong Ground Motion Simulation of the 12 November 1999 Düzce (Turkey) Earthquake Using a Dynamic Corner Frequency Approach, B. Ugurhan and A. Askan(2010). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 100 (4), 1498-1512. (DOI: 10.1785/0120090358)
  53. Probabilistic Methods for the Estimation of Potential Seismic Damage: Application to Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Turkey, A.Askanand M. S. Yücemen (2010). Structural Safety, 32(4), 262-271. (DOI: 10.1016/j.strusafe.2010.04.001)
  54. Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of a Nonlinear Least-squares Optimization-based Anelastic Full Waveform Inversion Method, A.Askan, V. Akçelik, J. Bielak, O. Ghattas (2010). Comptes Rendus Mécanique, 338 (7-8), 364-376. (DOI: 10.1016/j.crme.2010.07.002)
  55. Full Anelastic Waveform Tomography Including Model Uncertainty, A.Askanand J. Bielak (2008). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 98-6, 2975-2989. (DOI: 10.1785/0120080138)
  56. Full Waveform Inversion for Seismic Velocity and Anelastic Losses in Heterogeneous Structures, A.Askan, V. Akcelik, J. Bielak, O. Ghattas (2007). Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 97, 1990-2008. (DOI: 10.1785/0120070079)