SYSTEMATICAL ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES OCCURRED IN HISTORICAL STONE BRIDGES

Authors : Özge Öztürk Tokel, Özlem Sağıroğlu Demirci

Pages : 549-562

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Publication Date : 2024-09-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Historical bridges constitute one of the building groups that encounter intense problems in protecting cultural assets. While many problems due to atmospheric conditions are observed in idle samples, Both natural and human-made problems can be detected on bridges that are heavily used or located in urban settlements. These structures are exposed to more shock and load due to the change and transformation of the vehicles used in transportation. Bridges are exposed to more vibration and load due to the change and transformation of the vehicles used in transportation. In addition, it is experiencing an intense process of change and deterioration due to construction activities, disasters and unqualified additions. Within the scope of this article, the changes and deteriorations detected in historical bridges were systematically examined; Solution suggestions for these deteriorations are presented.
Keywords : Historical Bridges, Deteoriation, Restoration, Conservation, Preservation