Fatih Avcil

The Role of Urban Expansion and Groundwater Conditions in the Spatial Distribution of Building Damage During the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes

The city center of Kahramanmaraş suffered considerable damage as a result of the Mw 7.7 Pazarcık and Mw 7.6 Elbistan earthquakes, which took place on 6 February 2023. The present study examines the impact of urban development, groundwater conditions, and paleo-drainage systems on...

Seismic behavior and failure assessment of historical masonry minarets in the Bitlis urban conservation area with numerical analysis

Abstract Bitlis, in the Eastern Anatolia Region, has hosted many civilizations and has a rich cultural heritage. Historical masonry minarets are an important part of this heritage. These structures reflect the architectural and aesthetic features of their period and link the past...