Structural Analyses and Assessment of Historical Kamanlı Mosque in Izmir, Turkey
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 24, Issue 4
Abstract
Historical structures are one of the most precious pieces of cultural accumulation. In this study, an interdisciplinary work was conducted to assess the structural condition of a historical masonry structure, Urla Kamanlı Mosque in İzmir, Turkey. The structure is a member of group of structures, Yahşi Bey Complex, which includes a Turkish bath, a tomb, two fountains, and a primary school. The structure dates back to early 14th century to mid-15th century. History investigation, measurement survey, long-term settlement, and moisture observations were conducted. Nondestructive and destructive material tests were performed on stone, brick, and mortar. 3D finite-element model of the structure was used to investigate the critical locations of the structure under its self-weight, seismic load, and settlement load. Linear elastic and nonlinear settlement analyses were conducted to investigate the reason for massive cracks challenging the structural integrity.
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Acknowledgments
We would like to thank The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) for funding the project (Grant No. UNSPECIFIEDICTAG I-591). Also we would like to thank the Department of Architectural Restoration of Izmir Institute of Technology for their collaboration and providing mechanical properties of mortar. We would like to thank the Materials Research Center of Izmir Institute of Technology for SEM imaging and XRD analyses.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 24 • Issue 4 • August 2010
Pages: 353 - 364
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Received: Jul 24, 2009
Accepted: Dec 23, 2009
Published online: Jan 9, 2010
Published in print: Aug 2010
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