Structural behavior evaluation of Korkuteli Sinaneddin madrasah under the earthquake effect

In the 21st century, new technological developments are experienced every day. However, there is no doubt that developments continue on historical structures and values. Historical masonry structures, which also witness the times before technological developments in Anatolia and all over the world, are the most beautiful reflection of civilizations. Even today, it is obvious that most innovations continue with trial-and-error-surveillance methods. As such, it is of great importance that the existing structures are transferred to the future in a solid and safe manner for the benefit of future generations. However, unfortunately, due to natural disasters and human factors today, historical masonry structures are physically damaged, and sometimes even have to be demolished in terms of public safety due to the heavy damage they receive. Although it is important not to lose these structures, which are the witnesses of the past and the pioneers of the future, some structural behaviors should be predicted before the natural and human disasters to be experienced, and the behavior of these structures should be evaluated and acted upon. In the study, in the light of the information given about historical masonry structures, modeling techniques and analysis methods of these structures are mentioned. The Sinaneddin Madrasa, which is located in the Korkuteli district of Antalya and dates back to 1319, was modeled, and then analyzes were made to predict the behavior of the building during any disaster. In the modeling, seismic records that match the ground structure of the area where the said structure is located were used for strong ground motions caused by earthquakes. After the models and analyzes made at the conclusion of the study, the structural behavior of the historical building under the influence of earthquakes was interpreted and various evaluations were made.