Post-Earthquake Mechanical Performance and Geological Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures Damaged in the 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, cilt.2026, sa.1, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 2026 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1155/adce/4714668
- Dergi Adı: ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals, Middle East & Africa Database (ProQuest), Engineering Source (EBSCO), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: concrete mechanical properties, geotechnical site conditions, post-earthquake material characterization, seismic performance assessment
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence, consisting of two major earthquakes (M-w 7.8 and M-w 7.5) that occurred on the same day in southeastern Turkiye, caused extensive structural damage and severe site-related impacts across the affected region. This study investigates the post-earthquake mechanical performance and durability characteristics of concrete and reinforcement samples collected from earthquake-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the Antakya and Duzici regions. Laboratory analyses including capillary water absorption, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), compressive strength, and tensile tests were conducted to evaluate earthquake-induced material deterioration and residual structural integrity. The results revealed that concretes from Duzici exhibited higher sorptivity, lower UPV values, and compressive strengths generally below 20 MPa, indicating severe microcracking and increased pore connectivity. In contrast, the Antakya specimens maintained comparatively denser matrices and higher compressive strength values (similar to 25 MPa). The findings demonstrate that intense seismic loading, together with local geological and construction-related conditions, significantly influenced the deterioration behavior of RC materials. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive post-earthquake material characterization for reliable damage assessment and for improving future seismic design, rehabilitation, and resilience strategies in earthquake-prone regions.