Review article

https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3415.2021

Investigation of the effectiveness of nature-inspired buttress forms in supporting masonry structures

Rabia Izol
M. Arif Gürel
H. Almila Arda Buyuktaskin

Abstract

A buttress is a crucial element for vaulted and domed masonry structures. In this study, after reviewing the buttress forms in historical masonry architecture, previous studies on masonry buttresses are summarized. Then, some ideas for potential studies on masonry buttresses are presented. Finally, the effectiveness of an idealized tree buttress-shaped buttress in supporting masonry structures against seismic forces is investigated. The results indicate that a concave parabolic buttress provides structures with a higher resistance than a buttress with an idealized shape of tree buttresses.

Keywords

uttress forms; historical masonry structures; inspired by nature; seismic resistance; vault

Hrčak ID:

281716

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/281716

Publication date:

31.8.2022.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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