Köken, Ekin
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Ekin Köken Koken, E. Köken, E. Koken, Ekin
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02.07. Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği
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01. Abdullah Gül University
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| Materials | 4 |
| Konya Journal of Engineering Sciences | 3 |
| Geotechnical and Geological Engineering | 3 |
| Journal of Mining and Environment | 2 |
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Article Citation - WoS: 6Citation - Scopus: 7Assessment of Los Angeles Abrasion Value (LAAV) and Magnesium Sulphate Soundness (MWL) of Rock Aggregates Using Gene Expression Programming and Artificial Neural Networks(Polska Akad Nauk, Polish Acad Sciences, 2023-07-24) Koken, EkinIt has been acknowledged that two important rock aggregate properties are the Los Angeles abrasion value (LAAV) and magnesium sulphate soundness (Mwl). However, the determination of these properties is relatively challenging due to special sampling requirements and tedious testing procedures. In this stu-dy, detailed laboratory studies were carried out to predict the LAAV and Mwl for 25 different rock types located in NW Turkey. For this purpose, mineralogical, physical, mechanical, and aggregate properties were determined for each rock type. Strong predictive models were established based on gene expression programming (GEP) and artificial neural network (ANN) methodologies. The performance of the proposed models was evaluated using several statistical indicators, and the statistical analysis results demonstra-ted that the ANN-based proposed models with the correlation of determination (R2) value greater than 0.98 outperformed the other predictive models established in this study. Hence, the ANN-based predictive models can reliably be used to predict the LAAV and Mwl for the investigated rock types. In addition, the suitability of the investigated rock types for use in bituminous paving mixtures was also evaluated based on the ASTM D692/D692M standard. Accordingly, most of the investigated rock types can be used in bituminous paving mixtures. In conclusion, it can be claimed that the proposed predictive models with their explicit mathematical formulations are believed to save time and provide practical knowledge for evaluating the suitability of the rock aggregates in pavement engineering design studies in NW Turkey.Article Citation - WoS: 14Citation - Scopus: 18Investigating the Effects of Feeding Properties on Rock Breakage by Jaw Crusher Using Response Surface Method and Gene Expression Programming(Elsevier, 2021-05) Koken, Ekin; Lawal, Abiodun IsmailThe present study investigates the effects of feeding properties on rock comminution by a laboratory-scale jaw crusher. For this purpose, detailed crushability tests were carried out on four different rock types to assess their degree of rock crushability (DRC). Various feeding sizes (9.5 - 19 mm) and quantities (500 - 1500 g) were adopted to reveal the choke feeding intensity during crushing actions. The efficiency of feeding properties was investigated through the response surface methodology (RSM). The RSM results demonstrated that the characterized feeding size (F-80, mm) dominates the general size reduction, whereas the feeding quantity (m(f), g) is associated with the crushing energy consumption and product flakiness. Therefore, the choke feeding intensity has a direct relation to the m(f) and F-80. In addition, novel gene expression programming (GEP) models were employed to generate empirical formulations to predict the DRC parameters. The established GEP models have a satisfactory estimation capability. Therefore, the DRC of the investigated rocks can be optimized through the proposed GEP models based on the coupling variables of m(f) and F-80. (C) 2021 The Society of Powder Technology Japan. Published by Elsevier B.V. and The Society of Powder Technology Japan. All rights reserved.Article Beton Dayanım Özelliklerinin Yüzey Tepki Yöntemi, Genetik Algoritma ve Yapay Sinir Ağları İle Tahmini(2022-06-30) Koken, Ekin; Kilincarslan, Semsettin; Tuncay, Ebru BaspınarBu çalışmada, beton dayanım özellikleri yüzey tepki yöntemi, genetik algoritma ve yapay sinir ağları yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Altı farklı beton agregası kullanılarak küp (10x10x10 cm) ve prizmatik (15x15x60 cm) beton numuneleri hazırlanmış olup, beton tek eksenli basınç dayanımı (UCSc) ve eğilme dayanımının (FSc) tahminlenmesi için bazı tahmin modeller geliştirilmiştir. Geliştirilen modellerde beton yoğunluğu (ρc), beton agregalarının Los Angeles aşınma kaybı (LAA) ve betonlara ait P dalgası hızı (Vpc) gibi parametreler kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen modellerin performansları bazı istatistiksel göstergeler ışığında değerlendirilmiş ve genetik algoritma ve yapay sinir ağlarını temel alan yöntemlerin beton dayanım özelliklerini tahmininde başarılı bir şekilde kullanılabileceği belirlenmiştir.Conference Object Modelling of Rock Comminution Using Statistical and Soft Computing Analyses – A Case Study on a Laboratory-Scale Jaw Crusher(Baski, 2022) Köken, E.The present study encompasses a quantitative investigation on rock comminution using statistical and soft computing analyses. For this purpose, physical and mechanical rock aggregate properties were determined for nine different rock types (R1-R9) in Turkey. Then, crushability tests were performed to determine the size reduction ratio (SRR) using a laboratory-scale jaw crusher. Based on statistical and soft computing analyses, five different predictive models (M1 to M5) were established to estimate the SRR in this study. Consequently, the SRR values are associated with water absorption by weight (w<inf>a</inf>), dry unit weight (γ<inf>d</inf>), and aggregate impact value (AIV) of the investigated rocks. However, the individual use of these independent variables results in undulating SRR estimations. Therefore, among the established predictive models, the empirical formulation based on artificial neural networks (ANN) (M5) was found to be the most reliable model with a correlation of determination value (R2) of 0.88. However, the predictive models stated in this study should be implemented to several portable jaw crushers to observe the similarities or difficulties in quantifying SRR as a function of rock properties in future studies. © 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Feasibility Analysis of Granitic Rocks for Use in the Dimension Stone Industry(Univ Zagreb, FAC Mining, Geology & Petroleum Engineering, 2026) Koken, EkinThis study presents two objective evaluation tools for assessing the feasibility of granitic rocks in dimension stone applications. The developed methods integrate fundamental physical and mechanical properties, including dry density (rho d), effective porosity (ne), P-wave velocity (Vp), uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), and Böhme abrasion value (BAV). Feasibility analyses based on the conditional formatting (CF) and ranking method RM reveal that the adopted input parameters are essential for determining the suitability of granitic rocks as dimension stones. The strong relationship between the CF and RM results highlights their consistency and broad applicability. Both methods exhibit good agreement with the recommendations of the American standard for granitic rocks. Consequently, the suggested methods provide practical guidance for selecting suitable rock exposures in field studies, also offering a time- and energy-efficient decision-making framework for the dimension stone industry. To comprehensively evaluate the strengths and limitations of the proposed approaches, it is recommended that these tools be applied to a wider range of dimension stone types and geological settings.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 6Size Reduction Characterization of Underground Mine Tailings: A Case Study on Sandstones(Springer, 2020-06-09) Koken, EkinThe production of construction and building materials starts with reducing the size of natural, industrial, and waste materials. In addition to strength and durability considerations of natural resources recommended by various institutions, size reduction characterization, specific to rock aggregates, has a vital role in their size-related quality. In this study, various sandstones extracted from underground mines located in northwestern Turkey were investigated for size reduction characterizations. Several mineralogical, textural, and physico-mechanical properties were determined for each rock type. Crushability tests were carried out using a laboratory-scale cone crusher for different feeding size fractions, namely + 11.20 - 16.00 mm (size I), + 9.52 - 16.00 mm (size II), and + 6.30 - 16.00 mm (size III). Based on the crushability tests, crushed particles were analyzed, focusing on production yield, size, and shape properties. Each crushability test was also explored for energy consumption arising from varying rock properties of the sandstones. The laboratory test results demonstrated that the degree of rock crushability (DRC) and specific energy consumption (E-cs, kJ/kg) were associated with the Brazilian tensile strength (BTS, MPa) and apparent porosity (n(e), %) of the sandstones. The results also showed that the degree of sorting in mineral constituents, quantified as the sorting coefficient (S-c), affected the DRC. However, mineralogical features of the sandstones have no significant impact on DRC andE(cs). Variations in feeding gradation, irrespective of whether mineralogical, textural, or physico-mechanical properties, have remarkable effects on product flakiness and yields for specific size fractions. In light of the findings obtained, the present study provides knowledge on how the sandstones behave under cone crushing operations.Article Kalabak Tepe Kireçtaşlarının Nihai Taşıma Gücünün Farklı Analiz Yöntemleri ile Araştırılması(2024-04-30) Kıncal, Cem; Koken, Ekin; Koca, Tümay Kadakci; Kuruoglu, MehmetFarklı kütle özelliklerine sahip kayaç kütlelerinin taşıma gücünü en doğru şekilde tahmin eden yöntemlerin seçiminde karşılaştırmalı çalışmalar önem kazanmaktadır. Hangi yöntemin daha sağlam sonuçlar verdiği dayandıkları parametrelerle ilişkili olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Miyosen yaşlı Kalabak Tepe (İzmir) kireçtaşlarının taşıma gücü incelemesi değişik yöntemler uygulanarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kayaç kütle özellikleri Genelleştirilmiş Hoek-Brown yenilme ölçütü dikkate alınarak belirlenmiştir. Taşıma gücü için uygun yöntemlerin belirlenmesinde arazi modeli ve süreksizliklerin konumları dikkate alınmıştır. Kayacın kütle dayanım parametreleriyle birlikte limit analiz veya sonlu elemanlar yöntemlerinin taşıma gücü analizlerinde kullanılması uygun bir yaklaşım olmaktadır. Sonlu elemanlar yöntemiyle kireçtaşlarının nihai taşıma gücü, limit analiz yöntemlerinden elde edilenlerle karşılaştırılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, bazı limit analiz yöntemlerinden elde edilen sonuçlar, sonlu elemanlar ve diğer limit analiz yöntemlerinden elde edilenlerden daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Yöntemler arasındaki bulgu farklılıkları detaylıca tartışılarak yöntemlerin pratik kullanımına ışık tutulmuştur.Article Citation - Scopus: 3Soft Computing Implementations for Evaluating Los Angeles Abrasion Value of Rock Aggregates From Kütahya, Turkey(Szechenyi Istvan University, 2024-02-28) Köken, E.The Los Angeles abrasion value (LAAV) of rocks is a critical mechanical aggregate property for designing road infrastructures and concrete quality. However, the determination of this critical aggregate property is labour-intensive and time-consuming and thus, in the literature, there are many predictive models to estimate the LAAV for different rock types. However, most of them are based on classical regression analyses, limiting their broader usage. In this study, several soft computing analyses are performed to develop robust predictive models for the evaluation of LAAV of rocks in the Ilıca region (Kütahya – Turkey). The main motivation for implementing soft computing analyses is that precise predictive models might be useful when exploring suitable rock types that are manufactured in crushing–screening plants. For this purpose, a comprehensive laboratory schedule was established to obtain some inputs for the evaluation of LAAV. As a result of the soft computing analyses, four robust predictive models are developed based on artificial neural networks (ANN), multiple adaptive regression spline (MARS), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and gene expression programming (GEP) methodologies. The performance of the proposed models is investigated by some statistical indicators such as R2 and RMSE values and scatter plots. As a result, the ANFIS-based predictive model turns out to be the best alternative to estimate the LAAV of the investigated rocks. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 5Evaluation of Soft Computing Methods for Estimating Tangential Young Modulus of Intact Rock Based on Statistical Performance Indices(Springer, 2022-04-06) Koken, Ekin; Kadakci Koca, TumayThe tangential Young modulus (E-ti) of intact rock is a critical parameter in engineering geological design calculations and rock mass classification systems. The E-ti of various rock types has been successfully estimated by many studies based on numerous soft computing methods in recent years. However, these studies mainly involve a single analysis method or are valid for a limited number of samples. For this reason, this study aimed to compare artificial neural networks (ANN), adaptive neural fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), and Gene expression programming (GEP) methods to estimate the E-ti of various rock types based on 147 datasets collected from the published literature. As a result of the soft computing analyses, three different predictive models were proposed in this study. In the proposed prediction models, rock properties such as dry density (rho(d)), effective porosity (n(e)), P-wave velocity (V-p), and uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) were used. The estimation performance of the proposed models was examined through several performance indices such as coefficient of determination (R-2), root mean square error (RMSE), the variance accounted for (VAF), and mean absolute percent error (MAPE). As a result of statistical analyses, it was determined that the ANFIS model presents a better prediction performance (R-2 = 0.967) than the other methods in the training datasets. On the other hand, the accuracy of the ANFIS model decreased significantly in the test datasets (R-2 = 0.803). Furthermore, the GEP model presented the lowest predictive performance. Finally, considering the overall estimation accuracy of the proposed models, it was concluded that the proposed ANN model with an R-2 of 0.94 could reliably be used to estimate the E-ti of investigated rocks.Article Citation - WoS: 8Citation - Scopus: 12Assessment of Rock Aggregate Quality Through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)(Springer, 2020-05-22) Koken, Ekin; Top, Soner; Ozarslan, AhmetThe present study aimed to assess rock aggregate quality through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). In the context of the AHP analyses, four rock types (i.e., andesite, basalt, granodiorite, and gabbro), five evaluation criteria, and several technical requirements/suggestions for coarse aggregates related to bituminous paving mixtures were considered. In order to set over the evaluation criteria, detailed laboratory studies were conducted. For this purpose, various mineralogical, physical, and mechanical aggregate properties were determined for each rock type concerning their weathering grades. As a result of the laboratory studies, it was determined that the rock weathering processes have substantial negative impacts on the rock aggregate properties considered in this study. The AHP analysis results indicated that that different rock types have several advantages concerning various evaluation criteria. Based on the general evaluation point (EP) of the rocks, the gabbros were found to have the highest rock aggregate quality (EP = 0.393). In contrast, the andesites had the lowest quality (EP = 0.069). Besides, the basalts (EP = 0.271) and granodiorites (EP = 0.267) presented approximately the same quality for their use in bituminous pavement mixtures. It was also demonstrated that the AHP, with its specific methodology, can be utilized to represent different environmental and mechanical conditions by changing the relative weight of the evaluation criteria. In this way, the pros and cons of different rock types could be revealed quantitatively, which enables related engineers to select proper rock types for their use under different environmental and mechanical conditions. From this point of view, the present study could be declared a case study noted for combining theoretical and practical approaches on bituminous paving mixtures as a sign of rock aggregate quality.
