Research Article

Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula

Volume: 15 Number: 4 December 23, 2024
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Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula

Abstract

This experimental study focuses on two most commonly used stone types in masonry building stock on the Urla Peninsula of İzmir: sandstone and limestone. The compressive behavior of these stones, which is critical to the structural integrity of historic and contemporary stone masonry buildings in the region, was analyzed in detail. To assess their mechanical performance under compressive stress, uniaxial compressive loads were applied to the stone samples, which were gathered after an extensive field survey. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analyses were leveraged to characterize their microstructure. SEM analysis provided detailed insights into the surface morphology and microstructural composition of the stones, revealing differences in grain size and bonding. BET analysis was used to determine the specific surface area and pore size distribution, which are key factors influencing the stones' mechanical strength and durability. The results demonstrated that limestone exhibits significantly superior mechanical properties under compressive stress compared to sandstone. Specifically, the denser and more homogeneous microstructure of limestone, characterized by smaller pores and fewer micro-cracks, contributes to its higher compressive strength. This was corroborated by BET analysis, which showed that limestone has a larger surface area and less porous structure, enhancing its load-bearing capacity. In contrast, sandstone, with its relatively higher porosity, displayed lower resistance to compressive forces, making it more susceptible to deformation and failure under axial loads. The study underscores the importance of microstructural characteristics in determining the mechanical performance of natural building materials.

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Ethical Statement

There is no need to obtain permission from the ethics committee for the article to be prepared. There is no conflict of interest with any person / institution in the article prepared.

Thanks

The help of Elif Naz Çelik and staff of Integrated Research Centers (Tümleşik Araştırma Merkezleri, TAM) in İzmir Institute of Technology, particularly Dr. Şeyda Horzum Şahin, Mutlu Devran Yaman and Burcu Akdağ Çağlar, is gratefully acknowledged.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Structural Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 23, 2024

Publication Date

December 23, 2024

Submission Date

August 22, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 31, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Demir, U. (2024). Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, 15(4), 963-969. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1537224
AMA
1.Demir U. Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula. DUJE. 2024;15(4):963-969. doi:10.24012/dumf.1537224
Chicago
Demir, Uğur. 2024. “Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Stone Units in the Masonry Building Stock of Urla Peninsula”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 15 (4): 963-69. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1537224.
EndNote
Demir U (December 1, 2024) Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 15 4 963–969.
IEEE
[1]U. Demir, “Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula”, DUJE, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 963–969, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.24012/dumf.1537224.
ISNAD
Demir, Uğur. “Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Stone Units in the Masonry Building Stock of Urla Peninsula”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 15/4 (December 1, 2024): 963-969. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1537224.
JAMA
1.Demir U. Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula. DUJE. 2024;15:963–969.
MLA
Demir, Uğur. “Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Stone Units in the Masonry Building Stock of Urla Peninsula”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 963-9, doi:10.24012/dumf.1537224.
Vancouver
1.Uğur Demir. Mechanical and microstructural properties of stone units in the masonry building stock of Urla peninsula. DUJE. 2024 Dec. 1;15(4):963-9. doi:10.24012/dumf.1537224

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