"An analysis of structural aesthetics in architecture case study: Taj‑Ol‑Molk Dome, Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahan, Iran"
Date Added
24/06/2022
Content Type
Documentary
Category
Researches
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Subject Area
Mosques
Author
"Sara Sadeqi
Ahmad Ekhlassi
Saeid Norouzian‑Maleki"
Publisher Name
SN Applied Sciences
Year of Publication
2019
Description
The role of structure has been always considered essential in understanding the architecture. In the historical buildings
of Iran, the function of structural elements follows the general form of the building. In this study, the modern structural
analysis of historical building aimed at discovering the deep knowledge of experienced and skilled constructors in their
works, developing the modern structural theories, and establishing modern solutions for strengthening of structural elements. Taj-Ol-Molk Dome was used as the case study that it is entitled to “the most beautiful dome”. In this study, the
qualitative and interpretive method was used to explore the role of aesthetics in Iranian domes. In the structural analysis
based on structural simulation, the total displacement was less than 0.0002 at the maximum mode. In addition, the
Von-Mises stress at the joint bearing surfaces was 2.3×106
–3.5×106
which was less than the yield stress of the materials. Based on Mohr–Coulomb theory, the entire structure is below the standard risk level. A variety of brickwork styles
were used based on mathematical calculations to reduce applied forces to the building. The form of Taj-Ol-Molk Dome
is completely in harmony with the catenary curve form. The structural patterns lead to the bearing stress as completely
compressive and without tensile and bending stress. Based on the fndings, the golden ratio in the façade of building
coordinated the cross section and dome-span. Finally, the structural features of the dome and the principles of structural
aesthetic vision of the building are explained.