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Article Citation - WoS: 14Citation - Scopus: 15The Impact of Kahramanmaraş (2023) Earthquakes: A Comparative Case Study for Adıyaman and Malatya(Elsevier, 2024-08) Dincer, Ali Ersin; Dincer, N. Nergiz; Tekin-Koru, Ayca; Yasar, Burze; Yilmaz, ZaferThis study examines the effects of two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 that struck Kahramanmara & scedil; on February 6th, 2023, followed by a magnitude 6.4 quake in Hatay on February 20th, which caused major damage in 11 Turkish provinces. The study focuses on Ad & imath;yaman and Malatya and uses an interdisciplinary approach to analyze the economic and environmental impacts. Primary data sources, including field visits and interviews, reveal clear labor-related challenges in both provinces, characterized by a government-induced labor shortage. In both provinces, physical capital has been severely damaged, particularly affecting small businesses, historic bazaars, and old industrial areas. The impact on businesses varies by size and location, with Ad & imath;yaman suffering more severe setbacks than other cities. The shortage of skilled labor related to the earthquake damage affects the quality of production, which can have a serious economic impact. Transportation disruptions continue to hamper supply chains and affect companies' ability to meet their export commitments. The environmental consequences, particularly the large amount of debris, pose a major challenge. The lack of a comprehensive disaster waste plan at the central government level leads to inadequate waste management. The study recommends sorting the debris at temporary sites to obtain reusable items while paying attention to the sustainability and transparency of debris management processes. In summary, this comparative case study highlights the need for tailored approaches to address the different impacts in the 11 provinces. A one-size-fits-all solution is insufficient and an individual needs assessment is needed for each province in order to implement targeted economic and environmental recovery measures.Article Enhancing the Freeze Thaw Resistance of Pozzolanic Lime Mortars by Optimising the Dewatering Process(Springer, 2024) Su-Cadirci, Tugce Busra; Ince, Ceren; Calabria-Holley, Juliana; Ball, Richard JamesFreeze-thaw weathering is commonly attributed to the premature degradation of lime mortars. This study is unique as it explores how the effect of incorporating pozzolanic brick dust, combined with the dewatering mechanism, can influence the resistance to freeze-thaw cycling. The combination of brick dust and hydrated lime constitutes a pozzolanic lime mortar with hydraulic character. Importantly, the addition of brick dust was shown to play a crucial role by modifying the pore structure of the mortar matrix, which affected the water transport kinetics, and durability. This rigorous investigation evaluates the freeze and thaw resistance of hardened young (7-day) and old (180-day) mortars in both dewatered and non-dewatered conditions. Quantitative analysis of the microstructure highlights the role of brick dust and dewatering in densifying the matrix, refining the pore structure, and enhancing the freeze and thaw resistance. The benefits of dewatered brick dust mortars were demonstrated as young-age dewatered mortars showed similar resistance to freeze and thaw compared to the older-age non-dewatered mortars. This was attributed to the reduction of the water/binder ratio due to dewatering. It has been successfully demonstrated that freshly mixed mortars can be enhanced on-site through the addition of brick dust and coupling with a substrate that promotes dewatering. Using this approach to produce mortars with greater freeze thaw resistance will improve longevity and reduce failure rates. Impact will be realised in mortars for both new build and conservation applications.