Exploration of room acoustics coupling in Hagia Sophia of İstanbul for its different states

In this study, the structural and earthquake response of the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (Kucuk Ayasofya
Camii) of Istanbul is investigated. The building has lived several earthquakes, various parts of the
building were damaged, plasters fell and cracks appeared in the walls and in the main dome. Recently, a
large scale restoration has been started by the Great Municipality of Istanbul. Within this activity, the
building is investigated in detail and soil testing is been carried out to identify the properties of the soil.
This paper presents the primary results of the structural and earthquake response analysis of the historical
building within the development of appropriate methods and techniques for repair and strengthening of
the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque. A brief discussion is presented for possible strengthening of the
foundation and the structure of the historical building.