Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake

Filiz Karakuş; Ekrem Bahadır Çalışkan; Salah Hajısmaıl

doi:10.31127/tuje.1696822

Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake

Abstract

This study investigates the seismic vulnerability of two traditional masonry houses in Antakya, Türkiye, following the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6, 2023. Recognizing the significant risk posed to historical structures in seismically active regions, the research employs the 3Muri software to conduct an analysis of the structural behavior of such architectural heritage against ground shaking taking into account the damage evaluation in the context of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. The method of the study is especially favorable to the use of a macromodel approach, Equivalent Frame Method, under which the seismic response of the structural system is modelled. The analysis highlights the critical importance of accurately modeling the material properties and structural characteristics of these buildings, which feature complex geometries and historical construction techniques. According to the obtained results, it appears that both houses may fail under lateral decay forces and the wall accounts for a relevant portion of wall settlement beyond the limit of acceptability. It reveals that despite prior retrofitting efforts, both houses demonstrated insufficient seismic safety, underscoring the need for enhanced understanding and intervention strategies in the preservation of cultural heritage. The findings suggest that future assessments should prioritize comprehensive data collection on soil properties and previous retrofitting practices to improve the accuracy of numerical modeling. This research contributes to the discourse on the preservation of historic masonry buildings, advocating for proactive measures to safeguard architectural heritage against seismic threats.

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Supporting Institution

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Earthquake Engineering, Architectural Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Filiz Karakuş
0000-0002-7562-3435
Türkiye

Ekrem Bahadır Çalışkan ^*
0000-0002-5258-2976
Türkiye

Salah Hajısmaıl
0000-0001-6682-6663
Türkiye

Publication Date

October 8, 2025

Submission Date

May 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 4

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1696822

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA89AB66EL

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Karakuş, F., Çalışkan, E. B., & Hajısmaıl, S. (2025). Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Turkish Journal of Engineering, 9(4), 686-701. https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1696822

AMA

1.Karakuş F, Çalışkan EB, Hajısmaıl S. Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. TUJE. 2025;9(4):686-701. doi:10.31127/tuje.1696822

Chicago

Karakuş, Filiz, Ekrem Bahadır Çalışkan, and Salah Hajısmaıl. 2025. “Structural Analysis of Traditional Antakya Houses After the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Turkish Journal of Engineering 9 (4): 686-701. https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1696822.

EndNote

Karakuş F, Çalışkan EB, Hajısmaıl S (October 1, 2025) Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Turkish Journal of Engineering 9 4 686–701.

IEEE

[1]F. Karakuş, E. B. Çalışkan, and S. Hajısmaıl, “Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake”, TUJE, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 686–701, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.31127/tuje.1696822.

ISNAD

Karakuş, Filiz - Çalışkan, Ekrem Bahadır - Hajısmaıl, Salah. “Structural Analysis of Traditional Antakya Houses After the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Turkish Journal of Engineering 9/4 (October 1, 2025): 686-701. https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1696822.

JAMA

1.Karakuş F, Çalışkan EB, Hajısmaıl S. Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. TUJE. 2025;9:686–701.

MLA

Karakuş, Filiz, et al. “Structural Analysis of Traditional Antakya Houses After the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Turkish Journal of Engineering, vol. 9, no. 4, Oct. 2025, pp. 686-01, doi:10.31127/tuje.1696822.

Vancouver

1.Filiz Karakuş, Ekrem Bahadır Çalışkan, Salah Hajısmaıl. Structural analysis of traditional Antakya houses after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. TUJE. 2025 Oct. 1;9(4):686-701. doi:10.31127/tuje.1696822

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