MAJOR DAMAGES IN TURKISH HISTORICAL MOSQUES

There are many historical structures in Turkey that were built for different purposes in different periods. Historical mosques are among the most important examples of these structures. These structures have been exposed to many negative effects throughout their long lifespan. These effects have caused various damages to the structures. While some of these damages are easy to define, some specific cracks and deterioration are not similar to known types of damage and become difficult to define. In this case, accurate diagnosis is also difficult. Therefore, there is a possibility that the restoration to be implemented may not be successful. Whether the cracks originate from the upper structure or from the supporting soil is one of the most hesitant points in practice. This paper aims to debate the damages of historical mosques by opening the discussion and help engineers and architectures to make more accurate diagnoses. For this purpose, mosques and religious monuments were built using different materials such as Urfa Halfeti Ulu Mosque, Erzurum Şenkaya Bardız Mosque, Bursa Sinanpaşa Madrasa and Ardahan Posof Kol Mosque were selected as examples. During the study, the causes of damages in historical structures, apart from the earthquake effect, the development of the damage and the applications that can be done to prevent damage are examined. Thus, as a result of the evaluations made within the scope of the paper, it will contribute to the expansion of the perspectives of view of our young colleagues who will prepare static reports in restoration projects.

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