Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.629.2011

Seismic Behaviour and Retrofit of Historic Masonry Minaret

Ahmet Murat Turk ; Istanbul Kultur University, Civil Engineering Department
Cumhur Cosgun ; Istanbul Kultur University, Civil Engineering Department

Abstract

The dynamic behaviour of block masonry minaret of a historical mosque in Istanbul is analyzed, and a seismic retrofit method is proposed. Due to high seismicity of the region, a 3D finite element model is used to determine lateral displacements and failure modes under seismic load. The analyses show that the highest damage usually occurs at the base and the lower part of the minaret, and that lateral behaviour can be improved by strengthening these sections with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets. The results obtained are promising in terms of seismic protection.

Keywords

historic masonry structure; minaret; retrofit; earthquake; fibre reinforced polymer (FRP)

Hrčak ID:

79667

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/79667

Publication date:

29.2.2012.

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