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    Seismic Risk Prioritization of Stone Masonry Building Stock in Urla Peninsula Based on Rapid Assessment Techniques
    (Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers, 2026) Karavin, Y.S.; Akdag, N.; Demir, U.
    This study aims to investigate seismic risk of stone masonry buildings in the Urla Peninsula, a region of historical and architectural significance within İzmir, Türkiye. A total of 100 stone masonry buildings were surveyed and documented with a focus on their architectural characteristics, including construction techniques, material types, structural configurations, and age. Data on the properties of all surveyed buildings are provided in an open-access database. Based on the survey, multiple rapid seismic performance assessment methods were applied to evaluate the vulnerability of these structures. These included: i) FEMA P-154 Rapid Visual Screening, ii) Provisions for the Seismic Risk Evaluation of Existing Buildings under Urban Renewal Law (RBTE-2019), iii) Seismic Vulnerability Index for Vernacular Architecture (SVIVA), and iv) the Masonry Quality Index (MQI). The comparative use of different methods is intended to investigate the relative influence of parameters shaping the seismic performance of the masonry building stock rather than to align their scores. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute to the current risk mitigation efforts for stone masonry buildings in İzmir, thereby supporting regional seismic resilience planning. © 2026, Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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    Experimental Integration of Stone Topologies To the Simplified Micro-Modeling for the Seismic Response of Masonry Walls: a Novel Insight
    (Springer Heidelberg, 2025) Demir, Ugur
    This study aims to explore the impact of stone typologies on the in-plane seismic behavior of stone masonry buildings. The present study aims to quantify the strength and deformability parameters such as lateral load capacity, ductility, energy dissipation capacity and stiffness degradation of frequently used sandstone and limestone masonry, which will intentionally contribute to the core body of knowledge on their original structural design, seismic safety evaluation and intervention design. The innovative aspect of this research lies in the holistic methodology that integrates field surveys to classify local stone masonry units, experimental characterization of the chemical and mechanical properties of these units to capture variability, and finite element modeling of the in-plane cyclic behavior of stone masonry walls using experimental data. A novel simplified micro-modeling approach is implemented within a standard finite element software, eliminating the need for user-defined subroutines. This approach significantly reduces computational efforts compared to conventional methods, making it particularly suitable for analyzing large-scale stone masonry structures. The study investigates the impact of chemical composition (sandstone or limestone), applied axial stress (0.25 MPa, 0.50 MPa, or 1 MPa), and wall aspect ratios (height-to-length ratios of 1.0 or 1.5) on wall performance. The modeling approach is validated against experimental results from the literature, demonstrating good agreement. Finally, the study assesses wall performance in terms of deformation limits in current seismic codes. The findings provide critical insights for developing innovative design strategies to enhance the structural integrity of stone masonry walls and improve the seismic assessment of existing structures.
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    Estimation of Settlement-Induced Damage in Masonry Buildings From Displacement Measurements
    (Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2025) Liu, Yiyan; Burd, Harvey; Gulen, Derya Burcu; Dalgic, Korhan Deniz; Gilson, Ben; Ilki, Alper; Acikgoz, Sinan
    In current engineering practice, building damage due to nearby ground excavation activities is typically quantified by processing displacement measurements. Building displacements at discrete points are used to determine deflection measures (such as angular distortion) which are then employed to estimate building strains using elastic beam models; damage is subsequently categorised according to the limiting tensile strain criteria. The reliability of this procedure relies on the extent to which the equivalent beam models employed in the analysis provide a realistic representation of the building behaviour. However, few published investigations are available on this issue. The current paper provides an appraisal of displacement-based building damage estimation techniques by employing digital image correlation displacement data collected from a recent experimental campaign on the settlement response of three half-scale masonry buildings. The results demonstrate that the treatment of buildings with equivalent beam models does not capture building deformation kinematics, potentially leading to inaccurate estimations of damage severity and location. An alternative strain interpretation procedure, inspired by an equivalent frame idealisation of a building fa & ccedil;ade with openings, is proposed. This procedure, which uses a limited number of displacement measurements, offers a robust interpretation of strains. Its effectiveness in estimating damage is assessed through experimental data. It is demonstrated that the current limiting tensile strain criteria need to be modified to provide a reliable estimation of crack widths when using the equivalent frame idealisation.