A Study on Damages in Masonry Structures and Determination of Damage Levels in the 2020 Sivrice (Elazig) Earthquake

Işık, Ercan; Ulu, Ali Emre; Büyüksaraç, Aydın; Aydın, M. Cihan

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-17697-5_4

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“…The tensile strength of the materials used in masonry structures is low and the compressive strength is high. Therefore, these members, which can withstand high compressive forces, are not resistant to the effects of shear and bending forces [46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54]. In this context, determining the risk priorities of masonry structures becomes more important.…”

Section: Turkish Rapid Assessment Methods For Masonry Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Architectural Characteristics and Determination Seismic Risk Priorities of Traditional Masonry Structures: A Case Study for Bitlis (Eastern Türkiye)

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The loss of life due to large-scale structural damage has again demonstrated the importance of taking precautions before an earthquake. In this context, determining the risk priorities for the existing building stock and making the final decisions about the buildings is one of the basic measures to be taken before an earthquake. Within the scope of this study, the regional risk priorities have been determined for twenty different masonry buildings in Bitlis (Türkiye), located in the Lake Van Basin, which has a high earthquake risk. The Turkish Rapid Assessment Method was used for masonry structures in this study which was updated in 2019 using the necessary data obtained for each structure on site. In addition, information about the architectural characteristics and current structural conditions of traditional Bitlis houses is given in this study. Current seismic parameters are also obtained for the location of each building. All data in the article were obtained from field research, and this is one of the first studies in which the rapid assessment method was used. In this method, buildings with low scores have a higher risk priority, and building performance scores were obtained between 25 and 85. With this and similar studies, regional risk priorities can be determined, and the number of buildings subjected to detailed assessment can be reduced.

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Section: Turkish Rapid Assessment Methods For Masonry Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Architectural Characteristics and Determination Seismic Risk Priorities of Traditional Masonry Structures: A Case Study for Bitlis (Eastern Türkiye)

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“…The destruction caused these earthquakes to be recorded as the most devastating earthquakes in the country. It is stated that the main reason for building collapses is a failure to fully implement earthquake-resistant building design principles [48][49][50][51][52][53][54].…”

Section: Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes On 6 February 2023mentioning

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Achieving Intensity Distributions of 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş (Türkiye) Earthquakes from Peak Ground Acceleration Records

Büyüksaraç,

Işık,

Bektaş

et al. 2024

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On 6 February 2023, two large earthquakes struck southern Türkiye on the same day, resulting in a considerable loss of life and property damage over a large region that included 11 cities. After these disasters, there was a requirement to define the soil-related intensity distribution, aside from manufacturing defects caused by buildings. The modified Mercalli intensity (MMI) scale results in the same intensity value (XI) when decimal values are not mathematically considered, even though the fundamental data in the AFAD and USGS sources differ. In this study, an equation based on the MMI–PGA relationship was obtained and tested with ten previously developed equations to calculate the earthquake intensity. Seven of these selected equations, depending on the earthquake magnitude, were calculated comparatively. The equation most compatible with the earthquakes that occurred on 6 February 2023 was obtained in this study. In addition, it was decided that three similar equations could also be used. Intensity distribution maps were created according to the calculated MMI values. In this way, it has been observed that different earthquake intensity values are more sensitive, reliable, objective, and sustainable.

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“…There are many studies on the damage to masonry structures following earthquakes in Türkiye. These are some of the studies that include the evaluation of damage to masonry structures after the 2007-Ankara [33], 2010-Elazığ [34], 2011-Van [35,36], 2019-Elazığ [37], 2004-Ağrı [38] and 2020-Elazığ [39] earthquakes. In addition, studies on the effects of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake couple on structures with different types of structural systems have found their place in the literature [40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52].…”

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Seismic Damages in Masonry Structural Walls and Solution Suggestions

ARKAN,

IŞIK,

AVCIL

et al. 2023

Academic Platform Journal of Natural Hazards and Disaster Management

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Masonry structures are known as an ancient construction technology with a history dating back thousands of years. The main load-bearing members of masonry structures are walls obtained using different materials. These walls, which serve both load-bearing functions and are used to separate spaces, can be thick because they generally have low-strength properties. Masonry structures, which are commonly found in rural areas, are sensitive to earthquake effects and can receive damage at different levels. These masonry buildings, which were generally constructed without any engineering services, were exposed to significant damage under the influence of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake couple that occurred on February 6, 2023. This study examined the damage to the load-bearing walls of masonry buildings in the regions affected by this earthquake couple with the framework of cause-effect relationships and offered solutions. Poor masonry workmanship, insufficient use of horizontal/vertical bond beams, use of different wall materials together, heavy earthen roof effect, insufficient corner joints, amount of gaps, and use of low strength mortar have been determined as the main reasons for the damage occurring in masonry load-bearing walls. Performing earthquake-resistant building design principles is critical to minimizing such damage.

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A Study on Damages in Masonry Structures and Determination of Damage Levels in the 2020 Sivrice (Elazig) Earthquake

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Architectural Characteristics and Determination Seismic Risk Priorities of Traditional Masonry Structures: A Case Study for Bitlis (Eastern Türkiye)

Architectural Characteristics and Determination Seismic Risk Priorities of Traditional Masonry Structures: A Case Study for Bitlis (Eastern Türkiye)

Achieving Intensity Distributions of 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş (Türkiye) Earthquakes from Peak Ground Acceleration Records

Seismic Damages in Masonry Structural Walls and Solution Suggestions

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