You are cordially invited to the seminar organized by the Department of Architecture.
Speaker: Bora Pulatsu (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada)
“Structural Simulation of Historical Constructions: Recent Developments and AI-Assisted Innovative Frameworks”
Abstract: The availability of resources, climate change, and increased frequency of extreme environmental actions force us to conserve our existing buildings and cultural heritage in a cost- and time-efficient manner. However, developing a systematic approach to preserving aging building stock is challenging owing to the complexity of the problem and inherited uncertainties in material properties, among other factors. In this context, the presentation will discuss the capabilities of the most recent computational modeling techniques for analyzing unreinforced masonry (URM) structural systems and cultural heritage using the discrete element method (DEM). A wide range of applications based on DEM will be demonstrated, including various structural-scale simulations. Furthermore, the generation of next-level computational models that couple vision-based documentation tools to efficiently create the most representative replication of URM buildings will be discussed. Finally, future research subjects and open issues in the structural assessment of masonry infrastructures will be presented, including data-driven computational modeling and the integration of remote sensing measurements with advanced numerical tools.
Date: May 11, Monday, 2026
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Place: FZ 21