Geometric Design Rules of Anatolian Roman Aqueducts

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dc.contributor.authorGençer F.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T08:01:13Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T08:01:13Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractRomans introduced many different building types in history, such as aqueducts, baths, and bridges. The bridges and arcades of the aqueducts are a few notable examples of Roman structures. Their design ensures their endurance as well as their attractive appearance. The sources of the geometrical design of Roman Aqueducts in Anatolia have yet to be deciphered. The purpose of the study is to determine the geometric design rules of Roman Aqueduct bridges and arcades located in Anatolia since most of them are in danger of loss and are not documented. There are no tracings of the top level or ground level of some aqueducts. The method of the study includes three phases. Firstly, the representative facade drawings of Roman Aqueducts were documented and drawn; secondly, a geometrical analysis using primary geometric forms such as circles and equilateral triangles; grids with Pythagorean triangles and golden ratio were made. Finally, analysis results were filtered to provide geometric structural schemes of the aqueducts. Consequantly, the usage of equilateral and Pythagorean triangles draws attention as much as the usage of circles. These triangles determine both the form of the arches and the facade organizations. Also, the grid system was used to determine some levels, such as cornices, springing lines, and the top of the arches. Thus, the golden ratio helped find the aqueduct's horizontal levels, especially the upper levels. The geometric schemes of the aqueducts are determined using all gathered data. Geometric schemes propose data about the aqueducts' design principles and for missing parts of the aqueducts. © 2024, UK Zhende Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.DOI-ID10.5281/zenodo.11401982
dc.identifier.issn11089628
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/11371
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherUK Zhende Publishing Limited
dc.subjectArch bridges
dc.subjectGeometry
dc.subjectAnatolia
dc.subjectAqueduct bridges
dc.subjectBuilding types
dc.subjectDesign rules
dc.subjectGeometric design
dc.subjectGeometrical designs
dc.subjectGolden ratio
dc.subjectPythagorean triangle
dc.subjectRestitution
dc.subjectRoman aqueduct
dc.subjectArches
dc.titleGeometric Design Rules of Anatolian Roman Aqueducts
dc.typeArticle

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