Evaluation of Seismic Damage Propagation in a Historic Masonry Mosque
Buildings, cilt.16, sa.14, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 14
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.3390/buildings16142868
- Dergi Adı: Buildings
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Avery, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: historical masonry mosques, linear and nonlinear time history analysis, concrete damage plasticity model, seismic behaviour, damage
- Uşak Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Historical buildings represent a fundamental component of cultural heritage, and their preservation is of paramount importance for future generations. In the context of Turkey, Ulu Mosques represent a distinctive architectural and historical phenomenon, erected during the periods of the Seljuk, Principalities, and Ottoman empires, primarily serving as centres for Friday and Eid prayers. The location of these mosques in city centres is indicative of their role as symbols of both cultural identity and social power. Nevertheless, it is an established fact that earthquakes have caused serious damage to many historical masonry structures over time. This study investigates the seismic behaviour of the historical Ulu Mosque located in Uşak province, Türkiye. To this end, three-dimensional finite element models of the mosque were created, and both linear and nonlinear time-history analyses were conducted using ABAQUS/Standard v10 software. The analyses were performed using the ground motion record of the 1999 Kocaeli (Izmit) earthquake, which had a moment magnitude of Mw = 7.4. In the nonlinear analyses, the Concrete Damage Plasticity (CDP) model was employed to represent the nonlinear behaviour and damage mechanisms of masonry materials under earthquake loading. The objective of the present study is twofold: firstly, to enhance the comprehension of the manner in which historical masonry mosques respond to seismic effects, and secondly, to identify areas that are vulnerable to damage. Stress limits were exceeded in these areas. Tensile stress has been identified as the primary factor in damage occurrence. This situation can be attributed to the inherent resilience of masonry structures in resisting compressive stresses. Stress limits were exceeded in these areas. Tensile stress has been identified as the primary factor in damage occurrence. This situation can be attributed to the inherent resilience of masonry structures in resisting compressive stresses.