| 1 | Bilgin, N., Copur, H., Balci, C., 2012. “Effect of replacing disc cutters with chisel tools on performance of a TBM in difficult ground conditions”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 27:1:41-51. |
| 2 | Bilgin, N., Algan, M., 2012. “The performance of a TBM in a squeezing ground at Uluabat, Turkey ”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Tech, 32:58-65 |
| 3 | Copur, H., Balci, C., Tumac, D., Bilgin, N., 2011. “Field and laboratory studies on natural stones leading to empirical performance prediction of chain saw machines”. Int J Rock Mech & Min Sci, 48:2:269-282. |
| 4 | Copur, H., Cinar, M., Okten, G., Bilgin, N., 2012. “A case study on the methane explosion in the excavation chamber of an EPB-TBM and lessons learnt including some recent accidents”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 27:1:159-167. |
| 5 | Balci, C., Tumac, D., 2012. "Investigation into the effects of different rocks on rock cuttability by a V-type disc cutter."
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Volume 30, July 2012, Pages 183-193. |
| 6 | Balci, C., 2009. Correlation of rock cutting tests with field performance of a TBM in a highly fractured rock formation: A case study in Kozyatagi-Kadikoy metro tunnel, Turkey." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 24:4:423-435. |
| 7 | Copur, H., Ozdemir, L., Rostami, J., 1998. “Roadheader applications in mining and tunneling”. Mining Engineering, 50:3:38-42. |
| 8 | Ocak, I., Bilgin, N., 2012. "Comparative studies on the performance of a roadheader, impact hammer and drilling and blasting method in the excavation of metro station tunnels in Istanbul." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 25:2:181-187 |
| 9 | Ercelebi, S.G., Copur, H., Ocak, I., 2011. “Surface settlement predictions for Istanbul Metro Tunnels excavated by EPB-TBM”. Environmental Earth Sciences, 62:2:357-365. |
| 10 | Namli, M., Cakmak, O., Pakis, I.H., Tuysuz, L., Talu, D., Dumlu, M., Balci, C., Copur, H., Bilgin, N., 2013. “A methodology of using past experiences in the performance prediction of a TBM in a complex geology and risk analysis.” The 39th ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress, Switzerland, Geneve, Accepted Paper |
| 11 | Bilgin, N., Balci, C., Copur, H., Namlı, M., 2013. “Future tunnelling projects in Istanbul and some considerations for using mechanized tunnelling based on previous experiences”. The 39th ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress, Switzerland, Geneve, Accepted Paper |
| 12 | Copur, H., Aksu, F., Levent, K.Y., Cinar, M., 2013. “Studies by a mobile laboratory on soil conditioning for EPB tunneling.” The 39th ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress, Switzerland, Geneve, Accepted Paper |
| 13 | Tumac, D., Avunduk, E., Copur, H., Balci, C., Bilgin, N., 2013. “Estimation of the performance of chain saw machines from shore hardness and the other mechanical properties.” Sinerock 2013, China, Accepted Paper |
| 14 | Avunduk, E., Tumac, D., Copur, H., Balci, C., Bilgin, N., 2013. “Experimental comparison of single and double scroll cutting patterns by using chisel cutting tools of chain saw machines.” Sinerock 2013, China, Accepted Paper |
| 15 | Bilgin, N., Demircin, M.A., Copur, H., Balci, C., Tuncdemir, H., Akcin, N., 2006. “Dominant rock properties affecting the performance of conical cutters and the comparison of some experimental and theoretical results”. Int J Rock Mech & Min Sci, 43:1:139–156. |
| 16 | Copur, H., 2010. “Linear stone cutting tests with chisel tools for identification of cutting principles and predicting performance of chain saw machines”. Int J Rock Mech & Min Sci, 47:1:104-120. |
| 17 | Bilgin, N., Dincer, T., Copur, H., Erdogan, M., 2004. “Some geological and geotechnical factors affecting the performance of a roadheader in an inclined tunnel”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Nov, 19:6:629-636. |
| 18 | Balci, C., Demircin, M.A., Copur, H., Tuncdemir, H., 2004. “Estimation of optimum specific energy based on rock properties for assessment of roadheader performance”. Journal of South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Dec., 104:11:633-642. |
| 19 | Copur, H., Bilgin, N., Tuncdemir, H., Balci, C., 2003. “A set of indices based on indentation tests for assessment of rock cutting performance and rock properties”. Journal of South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Nov., 103:9:589-600. |
| 20 | Bilgin, N., Dincer, T., Copur, H., 2002. “The performance prediction of impact hammers from Schmidt hammer rebound values in Istanbul metro tunnel drivages”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 17:3:237-247. |
| 21 | Çopur, H., Tunçdemir, H., Bilgin, N., Dinçer, T., 2001. “Specific energy as a criterion for the use of rapid excavation systems in Turkish mines”. The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions Section-A Mining Technology, Sept.-Dec., Vol. 110, pp. A149-157. |
| 22 | Tumac, D., Balci, C., Bilgin, N., Copur, H., 2012. “Comparison of cutting forces for V-type disc cutter and performance prediction of TBM using portable linear rock cutting machine (PLCM)” The 7th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS7, ISRM Regional Symposium), 15-19 October, Seoul, South Korea, Eds: K.C. Han, C. Park, J.D. Kim, S. Jeon, J.J. Song, pp. 1156-1165. |
| 23 | Bilgin, N., Balci, C., Copur, H., 2012. “Rock mechanics aspects related to cutting efficiency of mechanical excavators in complex geology, 25 years of experience in Istanbul”. European Rock Mechanics Symposium (EUROCK 2012, ISRM International Symposium), 28-30 May, Stockholm-Sweden. |
| 24 | Avunduk, E., Copur, H., Bilgin, N., Balci, C., Tumac, D., 2012. “Effect of geotechnical properties on TBM performance”. European Rock Mechanics Symposium (EUROCK 2012, ISRM International Symposium), 28-30 May, Stockholm-Sweden, 9 pages. |
| 25 | Balci, C., Copur, H., Ergunalp, D., Tumac, D., Bilgin, N., 2011. “Use of laboratory full scale cutting tests for the selection of surface continuous miners: a case study, Yenice- Barite Mine in Turkey”. The 22nd World Mining Congress and Expo, Sept. 11-16, Istanbul, Vol.2, pp. 191-196. |
| 26 | Bilgin, N., Copur, H., Balci, C., Tumac, D., Avunduk, E., 2011. “Experience gained on mechanized tunnelling in Istanbul and some recommendations for mining industry”. The 22nd World Mining Congress and Expo, ISBN: 978-605-01-0146-1, September 11-16, Istanbul, Vol.2, pp. 155-159. |
| 27 | Copur, H., Balci, C., Bilgin, N., Tumac, D., Avunduk, E., Saracoglu, M.A., Serter, A., 2011. “A deterministic model for predicting and optimizing performance of chain saw machines”. The 22nd World Mining Congress and Expo, Sept. 11-16, Istanbul, Vol.2, pp. 175-181. |
| 28 | Bilgin, N., Balci, C., Tumac, D., Feridunoglu, C., Copur, H., 2010. “Development of a portable rock cutting rig for rock cuttability determination”. Proc. European Rock Mechanics Symposium (EUROCK 2010), June 15-18, Lausanne-Switzerland, CRC Pres / Balkema, Taylor and Francis Group, pp. 405-408. |
| 29 | Balci, C., Bilgin, N., Copur, H., Tumac, D., 2010. “The selection and design of mechanical excavators and some recent projects from Turkey”. Proc. European Rock Mechanics Symposium (EUROCK 2010), June 15-18, Lausanne-Switzerland, CRC Pres / Balkema, Taylor and Francis Group, pp. 409-412. |
| 30 | Bilgin, N., Copur, H., Balci, C., Tumac, D., Akgul, M., Yuksel, A., 2008. “The selection of a TBM using full scale laboratory tests and comparison of measured and predicted performance values in Istanbul Kozyatagi-Kadikoy metro tunnels”. Proc. the 34th ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress, Sept. 22-24, Agra, India, pp. 1509-1517 |