Integrating physical experiments with computational fluid dynamics to transform mosque minarets into efficient solar chimneys [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study explores the potential of repurposing mosque minarets as solar chimneys in hot arid regions to facilitate natural ventilation and diminish the reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems. Originating as a means to call the faithful to prayer,
Hesham H. Awad, Mahmoud Desouki
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Seismic analysis of Islamic Egyptian minarets through 3D scanning and dynamic simulation [PDF]
Scientific ReportsRecently, Egypt had seismic activity. These seismic events have affected the stability of minarets, especially historical ones. Weight is one of the minaret's main stability factors.
A. M. Abdel-Wahab +2 more
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The Proportions Code and the Environmental Aspects as a Design Generator for the Minarets in Cairo of the Mamluks [PDF]
Journal of Engineering Research - Egypt, 2022 One of the logic approaches to improve the contemporary design criteria of the Minarets understands the design methods of the built Minarets of Mamluks.
Abdullah Alzahrani, Ahmed Gaber
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An Analysis of Formal Geometry in Typologies and Construction Methods of Isfahan’s Traditional High-Rise Structures; the Case of Freestanding Minarets [PDF]
صفه, 2021 Minarets play influential roles in historical cities like Isfahan. They have had a range of functions, and have their distinct architectural, structural and ornamental characteristics.
Sanaz Rahravi Poodeh +1 more
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical minarets in Cairo
Geoenvironmental Disasters, 2023 Introduction Masonry minarets in Old Cairo are highly susceptible to earthquake damage, particularly those not designed or updated to withstand seismic loads.
Mariam A. Sallam +5 more
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Assessment of seismic behavior of historic masonry minarets in Antalya, Turkey
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2021 The minarets, which attract attention with their height and independent building form, reveal the symbolic structural form of Islamic architecture. Minarets are vulnerable to fail under lateral dynamic effects such as earthquakes since their forms are ...
Pınar Usta
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Structural Analysis of Five Historical Minarets in Bitlis (Turkey)
Buildings, 2022 Bitlis has hosted many civilizations and is located in Turkey’s significant strategic transit corridor. Many historical structures belong to different cultures in the city.
Ercan Işık +4 more
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Comparative Dynamic Seismic Analyses of RC Minarets Strengthened with FRP and Buttresses
Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi, 2020 In recent earthquakes occurred in Turkey, an unexpected number of reinforced concrete (RC) minarets were heavily damaged or collapsed causing loss of lives and economic damages.
Erdem Türkeli
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Curved and Layered Structures, 2021 Using decorative elements is an inseparable aspect of Iranian architecture. Architectural ornaments in many buildings, including the minarets, represent the architect’s craftsmanship.
Safaeianpour Ali, Valibeig Nima
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On the investigation of decorative elements and architecture of the minarets of the Seljuk period in Isfahan [PDF]
پیکره, 2020 Problem definition: The minaret is one of the special decorative-functional elements in religious buildings and has an ancient background in pre-Islamic Iranian architecture.
Esmaiel Nasri, Hesam Aslani
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