Dr. Ece Erdogmus:
Assistant Professor of Architectural EngineeringEce Erdogmus
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About:
Dr. Ece Erdogmus received her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. She received her M.S. degree from the same institution, and her bachelor's degree from the Department of Architecture at the Middle East Technical University in Turkey. Her main research interest is assessment and rehabilitation of historic masonry: use of fiber reinforced polymers and mortars for rehabilitation, assessment of historical masonry construction using non-destructive testing techniques, and analysis of historic masonry structures using experimentally validated finite element modeling. She has established a portable nondestructive testing laboratory and in-house expertise on the nondestructive testing of existing structures (ex: experimental modal analysis and impact echo, flat-jack testing, and ground penetrating radar). She has several international collaborations and projects in the field, which also provides international internship opportunities to the UNL students (ex: Reconstruction of an Ancient Roman Temple in southern Turkey (See websites Turkey Trip. and Temple project).
Dr. Erdogmus also teaches the on-the-road Global Experiences in Architectural Engineering course in conjunction with the UNL’s engineering Study Abroad in Italy program. She has received the 2007 Architectural Engineering Teaching Award and the 2006 Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award for achievements in teaching. She also has several current research grants from external sponsors including National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) and Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR). She is a member of various professional organizations, including Architectural Engineering Institute, the Masonry Society, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society for Experimental Mechanics. She is currently serving as an associate editor for the Masonry Society Journal.
Dr. Erdogmus also teaches the on-the-road Global Experiences in Architectural Engineering course in conjunction with the UNL’s engineering Study Abroad in Italy program. She has received the 2007 Architectural Engineering Teaching Award and the 2006 Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award for achievements in teaching. She also has several current research grants from external sponsors including National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) and Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR). She is a member of various professional organizations, including Architectural Engineering Institute, the Masonry Society, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society for Experimental Mechanics. She is currently serving as an associate editor for the Masonry Society Journal.
Education:
- Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, Architectural Engineering, 2004
- M.S., Pennsylvania State University, Architectural Engineering, 2001
- B.S., Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey), Department of Architecture, 1999
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Engineering & Technology, Architectural Engineering (Omaha Campus), Appointed: 2004
- Visiting structural engineer at Leo A Daly Architectural Engineering Company, Omaha office, May-June 2005.
- Research Assistant, Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering, Architectural Engineering, 1999-2004
Expertise and Research Interests:
Areas of expertise and interest:
- Historic Mortars and Fiber reinforced repair mortars for masonry applications
- Assessment of existing and historical structures using nondestructive evaluation techniques.
- Rehabilitation, strengthening of existing and masonry structures in poor condition, and reconstruction of collapsed ancient structures using compatible advanced materials and advanced techniques.
- Material research on the optimization cementitious mixtures and prediction of resulting characteristics.
- Behavior and Design of Buried Concrete Pipes.
Other Expertise:
- Structural Vibrations
- Modeling and Rating of Masonry Arch Bridges
Funding Received:
- National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), National Park Service. "Sustainable Fiber Reinforced Mortar (FRM) Mixtures for the Preservation of Unreinforced Masonry Architectural Heritage". Amount: $49,771. Dates: 06/01/2008 - 06/30/2009. PI: Ece Erdogmus
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Layman Award. "Research on Organic Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Mixtures for the Reconstruction of Ancient Masonry Structures". Amount: $10,000. Dates: 06/01/2007 - 05/31/2008. PI: Ece Erdogmus
- National Science Foundation (NSF). "Interdisciplinary Studies on an Ancient Roman Temple". Amount: $122, 471. Dates: 09/16/2006 - 08/31/2009. PI: Ece Erdogmus, Co-PI: Michael Hoff. Turkey trip blog.
- Nebraska Department of Roads and City of Lincoln. "Behavior and Design of Concrete Pipe- Phase II". Amount: $153,783. Dates: 07/01/2006 to 06/30/2008. PI: Ece Erdogmus, Co-PI: Maher Tadros.
- Nebraska Department of Roads. "Use of Ground Penetrating Radar for Construction Quality Assurance of Concrete Pavement". Amount: $28,667. Dates: 07/01/2007- 06/30/2008. PI: George Morcous, Co-PI: Ece Erdogmus
- Nebraska Department of Roads: Behavior and Design of Concrete Pipes, $54,166, from 2005 to 2006
Thesis/Dissertations:
- Erdogmus, E., Structural Appraisal of the Florentine Gothic Construction System, Ph.D. Thesis, Aug 2004.
- Erdogmus, E., Influence of Heavy Axles on Filled Arch Railroad Bridges, M.S. Thesis, May 2001.
Journal Articles:
- Skourup, B., and Erdogmus, E. (2008). "Mechanical Characteristics of PVA Fiber-Reinforced PCL Mortars for Masonry Applications" under review for publication in the ACI Materials Journal.
- Erdogmus, E., Tadros, M. K., Skourup, B. N. (2008) History Of The Bedding Factor And Recommendations For The Design Of Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Journal of Transportation Engineering, under review for publication
- Maximos, H., Erdogmus, E., Tadros, M. K (2008). Fatigue Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts, ACI Structural Journal, under review for publication
- Erdogmus, E (2008) Timbrel domes of Guastavino: Nondestructive Assessments on a Half-Scale Model, International Journal of Architectural Heritage, In Press
- Erdogmus, E., Boothby, T.E. (2007) Structural Appraisal of the Florentine Gothic Construction System, the Architectural Engineering Journal, ASCE, 13(1)9-17, Published
- Boothby, T. E., Yurianto, Y., Erdogmus, E. (2005) Experimental Replication of Masonry Arch Bridge Spandrel Wall Collapse, The Masonry Society Journal, 23(1), Published
- Erdogmus, E. and Boothby, T.E. (Feb 2004) Strength of Spandrel Walls in Masonry Arch Bridges, Transportation Research Board Journal
Conference Proceedings & Reports:
- Erdogmus, E. and Armwood, C. (2008). "Feasibility of Fiber-Reinforced Mortar for the Reconstruction of an Ancient Roman Temple," HMC08: Proceedings of Historical Mortars Conference
- Erdogmus, E, Hoff, M., Townsend, R. (2007) Engineering Assessments in Preparation for the Reconstruction of the Imperial Temple in Antioch, Rough Cilicia Archeological Conference, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Submitted
- Erdogmus, E., Hoff, M., Townsend, R., Turkmen, S. (2007) Interdisciplinary Assesment of A Roman Temple: Antiocheia Ad Kragos (Gazipasa, Turkey), International Symposium on Studies on Architectural Heritage, Yildiz Technical University Research Center for Preservation for Historical Heritage, 163-170, Published
- Erdogmus, E., Skourup, B.N. (2007) Review of Available On-site Assessment and Strengthening Techniques for the Reconstruction of an Ancient Roman Temple, 10th North American Masonry Conference, The Masonry Society, TMS, Published
- Erdogmus, E., Unay, A. I. (2007) Nondestructive Experiments and Structural Assessments on the Medieval Divrigi Complex, 10th North American Masonry Conference, The Masonry Society, TMS, Published
- Erdogmus, E, Skourup, B. N. (2007) System Characteristic Identification of Timbrel Domes Using Modal Analysis, International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC), Denmark, Published
- Erdogmus, E., Tadros, M. K., Skourup, B. N. (2007) History Of The Bedding Factor And Recommendations For The Design Of Reinforced Concrete Pipe, TRB Annual Conference, TRB, TRB, Published
- Hoff, M., Townsend, R., Erdogmus, E. (2007) Rough Cilicia Archeological Project: 2005 Season, 28th Archeological Survey Symposium, Turkish Ministry of Culture, 231-244, Published
- Erdogmus, E., Fitton, D. (2006) Modal Analyses on the Lateral Resistance System of the Auxerre Cathedral, Architectural Engineering Conference, ASCE-AEI, ASCE, Published
- Erdogmus, E., Skourup, B. N. (2006) Experiments and Analyses on a Timbrel Dome, Architectural Engineering Conference, ASCE- AEI, ASCE-, Published
- Hoff, M., Townsend, R., Erdogmus, E. (2006) The Rough Cilicia Archeological Project: 2005 Season, ANMED News of Archeology from Anatolia's Mediterrenaen Areas 2006-4, Suna-Inan Krac Research Institute on Mediterrenean Civilizations, 99-104
- Erdogmus, E. and Boothby, T.E. (Nov 2004) Validated Structural Analysis of Gothic Vaulted Systems, Proceedings of the Structural Analysis of Historical Construction Conference IV, 421-428
- Erdogmus, E., Hanagan, L. M. and Boothby, T.E. (Jan 2004) Modal Experiments for the Validation of Masonry Vault Models, Proceedings of IMAC-XXII Conference
- Erdogmus, E., Boothby, T.E. and Smith, E. B. (2003) Documentation of a Medieval Structure: Santa Maria Novella, Proceedings of 9th North American Masonry Conference
- Erdogmus, E. and Boothby, T.E. (2003) Analysis of Masonry Arch Spandrel Vaults: Loading and Strength, Proceedings of 9th North American Masonry Conference
- Laman, J.A., Leighty, C., Gittings, G.L., Erdogmus, E. and Boothby, T.E., Heavy Axle Study: Impact of Higher Rail Car Weight Limits on Short Line Railroads, PennDOT Research Report No: FHWA-PA-2001-011-97-04, 2001
- Boothby, T.E., Erdogmus, E. and Fanning, P. (2001) Transverse Strength of Masonry Arch Bridges, Proceedings of NSF 5th National Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress
- Boothby, T.E. and Erdogmus, E. (2001) Load Rating of Masonry and Concrete Arch Bridges, Proceedings of the AREMA 2001 Annual Conference & Exposition
- Erdogmus, E., Modal Analyses on the Lateral Resistance System of the Auxerre Cathedral, Architectural Engineering Conference, ASCE- AEI, ASCE- AEI
Honors & Awards:
- 2007, Architectural Engineering Teaching Award, Architectural Engineering Student Leadership and Advisory Committee, In recognition of outstanding teaching or Architectural Engineering Students
- 2006, Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award, Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family, College of Engineering, For achievements in teaching
- 2004-2003, Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award, Pennsylvania State University, An award that recognizes and rewards the graduate assistants for outstanding teaching performance.
- 2004-2001, Weiss Scholarship, William L. and Josephine B. Weiss, Pennsylvania State University, The prestigious and competitive - Weiss Graduate Scholars Program brings together selected doctoral candidates from the College of Engineering and the College of the Liberal Arts to exchange ideas that are beyond the boundaries of their individual discipli ne
- 2004-2001, Dean's Fellowship, Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering
Membership Information:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Architectural Engineering Institute
- Society of Women Engineers
- Structural Engineering Association of Nebraska
- The Masonry Society
Language Skills:
- English: fluent,
- Turkish: fluent,
- Italian: Basic
Service:
- 2006-2007 Reviewer, NSF panels for the following divisions: Dynamic Systems
- 2004-Present Reviewer for several professional journals: Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Materials and Structures, Architectural Engineering Journals, Structures and Buildings
- 2007 Attendee, presenter and session chair at the UNL-Poland, and UNL-Japan collaboration workshops
- 2006 NSF/RILEM Workshop on the Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures
- 2006-Present Chair, UNL Architectural Engineering Program Curriculum Committee
- 2006-Present Faculty advisor, Society of Women Engineers’ Omaha student chapter
- 2004-Present Volunteer review sections for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- 2004-Present Internship and study abroad opportunities through UCARE and current grants
