Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Structures, cilt.87, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
AbstractThis study presents a comprehensive investigation into the damage mechanism of the historical Hanımın Ç iftliği Minaret and the seismic resilience of the Yusuf Ziya Pasha Minaret, both constructed using similar materials but different techniques. Following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye, masonry and clay brick samples were collected from the collapsed Alacakapı Minaret. A series of destructive tests were conducted to evaluate the engineering properties of the masonry, including water absorption, unit weight, porosity, compressive strength, and elastic modulus. The experimentally calculated material properties were then incorporated into numerical models and calibrated with dynamic identification tests to prepare reliable numerical models for seismic assessment. Then nonlinear dynamic analysis was conducted using five seismic records obtained from February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes to (i) present the damage reason of the Hanımın Ç iftliği Minaret and (ii) evaluate the seismic performance of the Yusuf Ziya Pasha Minaret, which remained undamaged. The analysis results emphasize the crucial role of construction technique, geometric configuration, material variability, support condition and local soil conditions in the seismic behavior of historical masonry minarets. To address the limitations of in-situ destructive testing, this study adopted a multi-scale material characterization strategy (macro and mezzo scale characterization), integrating these results into calibrated numerical models.