A Qualitative Approach to Identifying Structural Deficiencies and Damages in Timber Reinforced Masonry Buildings at Historic Jeddah and Their Causes

Historic Jeddah's timber-reinforced masonry buildings exhibit widespread structural deficiencies and damages, threatening their sustainability. A qualitative study identified common patterns of instability in multiple-leaf stone masonry walls, shallow foundations, and flat timber ceilings through intensive surveys and visual inspections. Key causes of these issues were analyzed to inform conservation strategies. The research highlights the critical need for understanding original construction techniques to address deficiencies effectively.

(Ed.). (2020). A QUALITATIVE APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES AND DAMAGES IN TIMBER REINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS AT HISTORIC JEDDAH AND THEIR CAUSES. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, 9(9), 65–81. https://doi.org/10.29121/ijesrt.v9.i9.2020.8