Author(s)

A.S. Qakmak, R. Davidson, C.L. Mullen & M. Erdik

Abstract

Dynamic analysis and earthquake response of Hagia Sophia A.§. Qakmak," R. Davidson," C.L. Mullen," M. Erdik& o ABSTRACT Recent results of field measurements and finite element studies of the Ha- gia Sophia, a sixth century masonry edifice, in Istanbul, Turkey, provide insight to the structure's response to dynamic loads. The church contains four great brick arches springing from stone piers that offer primary sup- port for a 31-meter diameter central dome and two semidomes. Eigenvalue analyses using finite element models of the primary dome support structure provide estimates of mode shapes and frequencies for the structure. The material properties for the model are calibrated to match ambient vibration measurements. Motions induced by a recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake are discussed. Frequency and time domain analyses are used to identify mode shapes and frequencies. Analysis of distinct subintervals of the recorded motion demonstrates a subtle variation of the f

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