Analysis, FEM modeling, Strengthening

Project NO: 007 TOPKAPI PALACE KITCHEN WITH RETAINING WALLS

PLACE:	ISTANBUL
COMPANY:	SGM (Sismik Güöçlendirme merkezi)
TOTAL AREA:	5000 m²
TYPE OF JOB:	Analysis, FEM modeling, Strengthening
STRUTURE TYPE:	Masonry: Stone, Brick
MONUMENT AGE:	500 years.
DATE:	2013
SOME ASPECTS:	Retaining wall with 20m height without any reinforcement

The kitchens were built at Sultan Mehmet Fatih Time on a side of hill. A steep sloping and after completion the retaining walls the 10 domes kitchens were constructed over it.

TOPKAPI PALACE(Analysis, FEM modeling, Strengthening)

TOPKAPI PALACE

One dome from inside resting on 3 wide arches and one wall that is situated on the street side (yop of photo). The bottom side of this photo is looking the Marmara see the beginning of Boğaziçi strait.

TOPKAPI PALACE Analysis, FEM modeling

The 3D view of Finite element model of Kitchen. The front side is street position as shown here.
The top view of Finite element model of Kitchen (domes and chimneys).