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Published: Građevinar 73 (2021) 9
Paper type: Scientific research paper
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Evaluation of masonry buildings and mosques after Sivrice earthquake

Halit Cenan Mertol, Gokhan Tunc, Tolga Akis

Abstract

The evaluation of masonry and mosque type structures after the Sivrice Earthquake is presented in this study. Stone masonry buildings exhibited damage such as vertical cracks and splitting at corners, wedge shaped corner failures, diagonal cracking on walls, out-of-plane splitting of walls, and separation of walls from flooring/roofing systems. On the other hand, the separation of flags and caps of minarets was a common example of damage in mosques. Future earthquake damage can be prevented by following design codes and providing adequate supervision for new structures, while strengthening measures are recommended for the existing buildings.

Keywords
Sivrice earthquake, hazard, structural damage, masonry building, mosque, strengthening

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Mertol, H. C., Tunc, G., Akis, T.: Evaluation of masonry buildings and mosques after Sivrice earthquake, GRAĐEVINAR, 73 (2021) 9, pp. 881-892, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3101.2021

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Mertol, H. C., Tunc, G., Akis, T. (2021). Evaluation of masonry buildings and mosques after Sivrice earthquake, GRAĐEVINAR, 73 (9), 881-892, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3101.2021

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Authors:
Halit Cenan Mertol WEB
Halit Cenan Mertol
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
Civil Engineering Department
Gokhan Tunc WEB
Gokhan Tunc
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
Civil Engineering Department
Tolga Akis WEB
Tolga Akis
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
Civil Engineering Department