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Education/Academic qualification
Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Structural Design Criteria for the Bosporus Immersed Tube Tunnel, Karadeniz Technical University
1 Sept 1996 → 1 Aug 2000
Award Date: 1 Sept 2000
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Earthquakes
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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HYSTERESIS: Novel Hybrid Testing of a Geographically Distributed Multi-storey TImber Structure
Bal, I. E. (PI) & Smyrou, E. (CoPI)
1/03/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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RE-Safe: REtrofitting of the building stock in seismic areas with Energy efficient, Sustainable and AFfordablE solutions
Smyrou, E. (PI) & Bal, I. E. (CoPI)
1/03/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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In-plane tests on masonry WALLs with digital CRACK sensors and automatic crack detection
Arslan, O. (PI), Bal, I. E. (CoI) & Smyrou, E. (CoI)
1/09/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
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Trust in Timber - Human Capital Bio-based Construction
Bal, I. E. (PI), Smyrou, E. (CoI), Veenstra, C. R. A. (CoI), Arslan, O. (CoI) & Pama, J. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Experiment Krewerd
Bal, I. E. (PI), Bulder, E. A. M. (CoPI), Pot, H. (CoI) & van der Sluis, C. (CoI)
1/01/20 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
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ALTERNATIVE SEISMIC DESIGN OF MULTI-STOREY TIMBER STRUCTURES
Smyrou, E., Bal, I. E., Russo, C. M., Kallioras, S. & Özdemir, K., 26 Jun 2025, 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 20252 (WCTE 2025): Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment. Curran Associates, Vol. 1. p. 4297-4302 6 p. (TIMBER ENGINEERING. WORLD CONFERENCE. 14TH 2025. (8 VOLS) ADVANCING TIMBER FOR THE FUTURE BUILT ENVIRONMENT).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Academic › peer-review
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ASSESSING VIBRATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN DIFFERENT TIMBER FLOOR CONFIGURATIONS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Bal, I. E., Veenstra, C. R. A., Özdemir, K. & Smyrou, E., Jun 2025, 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025): Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment. Curran Associates, p. 2051-2058 8 p. (TIMBER ENGINEERING. WORLD CONFERENCE. 14TH 2025. (8 VOLS) ADVANCING TIMBER FOR THE FUTURE BUILT ENVIRONMENT).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Academic › peer-review
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Comparison of numerical modeling methods for simulating failure in the in-plane response of unreinforced masonry walls
Akcan, S. O., Kılıç, S. A., Bal, I. E. & Yalçın, M. C., 30 Sept 2025, In: Engineering Failure Analysis. 182, Part CResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Geographically Distributed Hybrid Testing of a Multi-Storey Timber Structure on Compliant Soil: Pilot Design
Bal, I. E., Smyrou, E., Kallioras, S., Özdemir, K., Gökçe, T., Crewe, A., Mylonakis, G., Tomasi, R., Aloisio, A., Tesfamariam, S., Bousias, S., Kwon, O. S. & Sextos, A., 31 Jul 2025, p. 170-181. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Academic
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Identifying the gaps between research and real-world needs in structural inspection using digital tools
Veenstra, C. R. A. & Bal, I. E., 9 Apr 2025, Digitalisation of the built environment: 4th 4TU-14UAS Research Day - Extended Abstracts. Bal, I., Bennadji, A. & Arts, J. (eds.). 4th ed. Groningen: Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen - Research Centre for Built Environment – NoorderRuimte, Vol. 4TU-14UAS Research Day - Digitalisation of the Built Environment. p. 11-16 67 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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SAHC 202514th International Conference onStructural Analysis of Historical Constructions
Bal, I. E. (Attendee) & Smyrou, E. (Attendee)
17 Sept 2025Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a conference
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Experimental characterisation of strengthened timber joist-cavity wall connections
Arslan, O. (Speaker), Messali, F. (Speaker), Smyrou, E. (Speaker), Bal, I. E. (Speaker) & Rots, J. (Speaker)
30 Jun 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Consortiumbijeenkomst voorstelproject RAAK OMEGA
Bal, I. E. (Attendee), Bähre, B. (Attendee) & Zijlstra, P. (Attendee)
2 Apr 2024Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
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Workshop over dynamisch gedrag van houten vloeren
Veenstra, R. (Organiser), Bal, I. E. (Organiser), Özdemir, K. (Organiser), Arslan, O. (Organiser) & Smyrou, E. (Organiser)
11 Jun 2024Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
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SAHC 2023The International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions
Paxinou, K. (Attendee) & Bal, I. E. (Attendee)
12 Sept 2023 → 15 Sept 2023Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a conference
Press/Media
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Innovatie | Aardbevingssimulatie met houten gebouw voelbaar in drie landen
26/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Houten gebouw getest op drie plaatsen tegelijk
11/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Vakblad van de Vereniging van Houtconstructeurs - Trust in Timber
Veenstra, C. R. A. & Bal, I. E.
1/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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