Performance of Stone and Timber-Laced Unreinforced Masonry Buildings During the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Türkiye

This study describes observations on the earthquake performance of unreinforced masonry buildings from a reconnaissance mission following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence. The area affected by the earthquakes is home to a remarkably diverse masonry building stock, which is introduced first. Specific attention is given to the stone and timber-laced unreinforced masonry constructions, which are the most common typologies. Then, an overview of the dominant collapse mechanisms in wall stru