Tree-Structure Relationship in Landscape Design and Management

Year 2023, Volume: 8 Issue: Special Issue, 604 - 614, 26.12.2023

Cemre Korkmaz , Gülşah Saydam , Şükran Şahin

https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1335001

Abstract

The study aims to examine the tree-structure relationship based on the literature, determine the damages tree roots can cause to the structures, and suggest potential solutions. As a result of the literature review, we examined the following topics in this study: The structure of tree roots, the effects of tree roots on the soil, the risks that trees might create in structures, the methods for minimizing these risks, and finally the criteria to be taken into account when selecting the plant species nearby buildings. As a result of the literature review, we conclude that if the plant species selected are incompatible with the area, the structures might be damaged. Accordingly, we suggest potential solutions to prevent this damage. Furthermore, we examine factors to be considered when selecting plant species and the species we recommend not to prefer. Lastly, we explain the GPR technology used to observe tree root growth and prevent damage.

Keywords

Tree and structure relationship, root structure, root barriers, ground penetrating radar

Thanks

The article complies with national and international research and publication ethics. Ethics Committee Approval was not required for the study.

Peyzaj Tasarımında ve Yönetiminde Ağaç-Yapı İlişkisi

Abstract

Çalışmanın amacı ağaç-yapı ilişkisini literatüre dayalı irdeleyerek ağaç köklerinin yapılara verebileceği zararları saptamak ve potansiyel çözümler önermektir. Literatür incelemesi sonucunda, bu çalışmada; ağaç kök yapısı, ağaç köklerinin toprağa etkileri, ağaçların yapılarda yaratabilecekleri riskler, anılan risklerin en aza indirgenmesi için kullanılabilecek yöntemler ve son olarak da bitki tür seçiminde dikkate alınması gereken kıstaslar irdelenmiştir. Literatür incelemesi sonucunda seçilen bitki türlerinin alan ile uyumlu olmaması durumunda yapılarda hasar meydana gelebileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ardından, çalışmanın sonuç ve öneriler kısmında bu hasarın meydana gelmemesi için potansiyel çözüm önerileri getirilmiştir. Anılan çözüm önerilerine ek olarak, bitki türü seçiminde dikkate alınması gereken faktörlere değinilmiş ve yapılarda hasar oluşturabileceğinden seçilmemesini önerdiğimiz bitki türlerine (her türe özgü açıklamalarla) yer verilmiştir. Sonuç ve öneriler kısmının son başlığında ise ağaç kök gelişiminin gözlemlenmesi ile hasarı önlemede kullanılan bir teknoloji olan yeraltı radarı (GPR) teknolojine değinilmiştir.

Keywords

Ağaç ve yapı ilişkisi, kök yapısı, kök bariyerleri, yeraltı radarı

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