مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - DAMAGES OBSERVED IN MASONRY STRUCTURES, CAUSES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract :

Masonry structures are constructed from vertical walls made of different materials such as brick and natural Stones. In Türkiye, masonry structures are widely used in rural areas. Otherwise, traditional and historical structures are masonry. Masonry structures are preferred because they can be made of local materials and they are economic. Such structures are generally constructed without engineering knowledge and standards. Masonry structures have low ductility because they are constructed of brittle materials such as brick and grout. In addition, consuming energy capacity in an earthquake is very low compared to reinforced concrete structures. It is necessary that, investigating damage types in traditional structures and buildings used as housing and animal shelter in rural areas and taking precautions in this direction. In this study, damage types which may occur in masonry structures are considered by reviewing the previous studies, causes of damages are investigated and solutions are suggested.