Investigation of Structural Problems and Determinations Resulting from Restoration Applicatıons

Abstract

In monuments, which are the common heritage of humanity, deteriorations and structural problems that occur over time threaten the aesthetic and architectural values of the buildings. In order to overcome these threats, restoration plans to be developed specifically for monuments are vital for the preservation of buildings for future generations. However, in restoration projects that are not developed specifically for the building, the deterioration process in monuments may accelerate compared to the initial situation. This study examined the structural defects and types of deterioration at Kiziloren Kucukhan, where restoration planning specific to the monument was not carried out. According to the in-situ examinations, the deterioration process of the monument was accelerated by the use of restoration stones whose petrographic, textural and index-strength properties were not compatible with the original building stones of the monument. In addition, after the restoration, the monument developed cracks due to consolidaton and increased building load. In addition to these problems in the structure, the impacts of the deterioration processes have increased due to the lack of occupancy of the monument. This study point to the importance of planning restoration implementations specifically for the monument.