Investigating the Material Deteriorations on the Facades of Stone Structures by Terrestrial Laser Scanning Method: Case Study of Mardin Mansion

Abstract

It is of great importance to determine and understand the factors and processes that affect material deterioration in buildings, to apply appropriate protection interventions, to know in advance of the deterioration that will occur in buildings and to take precautions. Mardin Mansion, which is the subject of the study and is a historical stone structure that reflects the characteristics of traditional houses unique to the region, is a formation that was formed under the determination of regional elements such as topography and materials. The aim of the study is to investigate the stone material problems of a historical mansion reflecting the characteristics of traditional houses in the province of Mardin. Observational detection and terrestrial laser scanning methods were used to investigate material problems. As a result of the study, it was seen that the most common types of material deterioration in the building were surface pollution and plant formation. It is thought that the intense darkening on the facades is caused by the effect of increasing air pollution, and it is suggested that measures should be taken against the damages caused by air pollution on the facades of the buildings in the region.