Sustainable Landscaping in Istanbul Technical University

Pouya, Sahar; Pouya, Sima

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“…Results were also reached where the constant creep rate of the pure salt was about 7 times higher than that of the salt with intercalations, located under the same experimental conditions [15]. According to theoretical studies and based on rheological tests on salt, shear stress is generated at the interface between two rocks due to the difference in physical and mechanical properties and different deformation between pure salt and interlayers [1], [4], [18], [19]. As the creep time increases, the shear stress increases progressively.…”

Section: Overview Of the Rheological Behaviour Of Saltmentioning

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“…Salt is a typical crystalline material, and its creep behaviour under stress is basically a macroscopic reflection of the internal microstructural changes that take place. This means that, under the action of external conditions, important changes will occur in the microstructure of the salt, which can lead to variations in its mechanical properties [18], [19].…”

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Rheological Characteristics of the Rock Salt from Slanic Prahova, Horizon XIV Below Level of 200m

Toderaș,

Militaru

2023

Mining Revue

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The long-term response and stability of underground mining works are crucial for ensuring the safety of workers, preventing costly accidents, and maintaining efficient operations. This is primarily due to the critical role these structures play in various industries, including mining, construction, and transportation. Understanding the long-term response and stability of such structures is an important factor for ensuring their durability and safety. Additionally, advancements in technology and engineering practices have allowed for more accurate assessments and predictions of long-term behaviour, leading to improved design and maintenance strategies. By examining the creep and relaxation behaviour, scientists can gain insights into the mechanical properties and stability of rocks under different conditions. The time-dependent experiments involve subjecting the rocks to varying rates of loading or deformation to understand their behaviour under different conditions. These methods provide valuable insights into the time-dependent properties of rocks, allowing researchers to better understand their response to various geological processes and engineering applications. This study was carried out in order to determine the rheological characteristics of the rock salt from Slanic Prahova mine, horizon XIV, and to analyse the local stability and the general stability of the resistance structures. The results of the experimentally determined rheological characteristics showed that the analysed salt has a pronounced tendency to creep, being able to be classified in creep category 5, which is a pronounced creep. The values obtained for the dilatancy threshold confirm the fact that salt is a material system that exhibits dilatancy.

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Section: Overview Of the Rheological Behaviour Of Saltmentioning

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Section: Overview Of the Rheological Behaviour Of Saltmentioning

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Rheological Characteristics of the Rock Salt from Slanic Prahova, Horizon XIV Below Level of 200m

Toderaș,

Militaru

2023

Mining Revue

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“…The existing vegetation on campus contributes to a university’s sustainability not only by landscaping (Liu et al , 2022) but also due to its role in diminishing the temperature by providing shade and reducing carbon emission (Lauder et al , 2015). It maintains healthy soil and cleaner air (Pouya and Pouya, 2018). Green areas within the campus constitute notable factors in increasing the university’s visibility and image (Speake et al , 2013).…”

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Generating students’ loyalty towards the sustainable university during the later COVID-19 pandemic

Dabija

Cȃmpian

Stanca

et al. 2023

IJSHE

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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has brought tremendous changes in society. Universities were among the few organisations with some previous knowledge of online education, being able to rapidly adapt by transferring already known best practices to the new context. As teaching moved to online, students encountered less sustainable implementation by their universities. This allowed the development of previously planned sustainable strategies so that when face-to-face teaching resumed, universities could be even more sustainable. This paper aims to explore loyalty to the sustainable university during the later COVID-19 pandemic based on the university’s efforts to manage a green campus. Design/methodology/approach To investigate loyalty towards the sustainable university during the later COVID-19 pandemic, a conceptual model is proposed. This research is grounded in an empirical investigation using a quantitative online survey implemented with online interviews, the relations between all latent constructs being analysed with SmartPLS. Findings The results show that university sustainability reflects student loyalty, outlining the image developed under the influence of green campus management. The results show that universities must intensify their efforts to support the sustainable agenda and create a sustainable academic brand, inducing student loyalty. The findings may attract the attention of other universities wishing to gain knowledge about the factors that students consider important in generating their loyalty. Research limitations/implications As this research was carried out in the later COVID-19 pandemic context from 2021, the students already had experience of online teaching, so their assessment of the sustainability strategies implemented could be quite different from their perceptions in the first months of the pandemic. This research provides a comprehensive insight into the overall strategy that a sustainable university might apply in a crisis context. Social implications Research has shown that green campus management has a positive impact on the sustainability of a university’s image, on how students perceive the university at which they study and on the university’s efforts to ensure efficient campus management. These factors contribute to the development of a strong and sustainable image of the university within the community. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in the research questions designed to conceptualise and operationalise the generation of students' loyalty towards their university by encouraging and implementing sustainable strategies on campus. This paper highlights a structural model that combines strategic practices to determine students' loyalty towards a sustainable university during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…A synthetic review by Marchioni and Bessiu indicated that the application of permeable pavements in urban areas is both practical and effective in reducing runoff volume and improving water quality [58]. The broad application of permeable pavements on the campus of Istanbul Technical University has resulted in improved stormwater management [59]. By using NbSs such as vine-covered trellises and green roofs, it is possible to reduce the heat-island effect.…”

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De-Sealing Reverses Habitat Decay More Than Increasing Groundcover Vegetation

Couch

Salata

Saygin

et al. 2023

Climate

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Modeling ecosystem services is a growing trend in scientific research, and Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) are increasingly used by land-use planners and environmental designers to achieve improved adaptation to climate change and mitigation of the negative effects of climate change. Predictions of ecological benefits of NbSs are needed early in design to support decision making. In this study, we used ecological analysis to predict the benefits of two NbSs applied to a university masterplan and adjusted our preliminary design strategy according to the first modeling results. Our Area of Interest was the IZTECH campus, which is located in a rural area of the eastern Mediterranean region (Izmir/Turkey). A primary design goal was to improve habitat quality by revitalizing soil. Customized analysis of the Baseline Condition and two NbSs scenarios was achieved by using local values obtained from a high-resolution photogrammetric scan of the catchment to produce flow accumulation and habitat quality indexes. Results indicate that anthropogenic features are the primary cause of habitat decay and that decreasing imperviousness reduces habitat decay significantly more than adding vegetation. This study creates a method of supporting sustainability goals by quickly testing alternative NbSs. The main innovation is demonstrating that early approximation of the ecological benefits of NbSs can inform preliminary design strategy. The proposed model may be calibrated to address specific environmental challenges of a given location and test other forms of NbSs.

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Sustainable Landscaping in Istanbul Technical University

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

Rheological Characteristics of the Rock Salt from Slanic Prahova, Horizon XIV Below Level of 200m

Rheological Characteristics of the Rock Salt from Slanic Prahova, Horizon XIV Below Level of 200m

Generating students’ loyalty towards the sustainable university during the later COVID-19 pandemic

De-Sealing Reverses Habitat Decay More Than Increasing Groundcover Vegetation

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