Research Article

The Effects of Construction Techniques and Geometrical Properties on the Dynamic Behavior of Historic Timber Minarets in Sakarya, Turkey

Table 6

The material properties of the timber elements used in the construction of minarets.

MosquesModulus of elasticity (kN/m2)Unit weight (kN/m³)
Parallel to the grainPerpendicular to the grain
Indirect methodDirect method

Teşvikiye Mosque39600005200005.90
Güllük Mosque45200005300005.83
Fethiye Mosque40100004500005.87
Ali Kuzu Mosque35200004200005.92
Ağa Mosque50700006100006.01