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Environmental Study on Underground City (Derinkuyu, Turkey)

Research Project

Project/Area Number 09044154
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for international Scientific Research

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
SectionJoint Research .
Research Field Architectural environment/equipment
Research InstitutionTOKAI UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

AYDAN Omer  Tokai University, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, Assoc.Prof.Dr., 海洋学部, 助教授 (70194636)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KAWAMOTO Toshikazu  Aichi Institute of Technology, Engineering Faculty, Prof.Dr., 工学部, 教授 (80023018)
OTSUKA Satoru  Nagaoka Science and Technology University, Construction Div., Assoc.Prof.Dr., 建設系, 助教授 (40194203)
KUNO Satoru  Nagoya University, Engineering Faculty, Prof.Dr., 工学部, 教授 (70153319)
KATAGI Atsushi  Nagoya University, Engineering Faculty, Prof.Dr., 工学部, 教授 (70204419)
NISHI Junji  Nagoya University, Engineering Faculty, Prof.Dr., 工学部, 教授 (20283400)
YUZER Erdoga  イスタンブール工科大学, 鉱山学部, 教授
Project Period (FY) 1997 – 1998
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1998)
Budget Amount *help
¥11,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥11,000,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥4,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,600,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥6,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥6,400,000)
KeywordsUnderground City / Environment / Underground Space / Stability / Cappadocia / Derinkuyu / Ventilation / Shafts / 地下都市 / デリンクユ / カッパドギア地方 / 温度・室温・風速測定 / 地下空間利用 / 地下構造物の短期・長期安定性
Research Abstract

Dennkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia Region of Turkey, which is unique in the world, is descending for eight floors (about 40 meters deep) beneath the ground surface and it is linked to the ground surface though inclined and vertical shafts. This underground city is presumed to had accomodated more than 10000 people and it had been used more than tousand years. In this study, we investigated the environmental, pyschological, disaster prevention and short and long term satbiity aspects of Derinkuyu Underground City to develop some guidelines for the use of underground space in modern times. We first surveyed the three-dimensional layout of the underground city and developed its geometrical model. We investigated geological, hydrogeological, seismological, archeological and rock mechanics aspects of Cappadocia Region and the close environment of Derinkuyu underground city. These investigations clarified why underground cities were stable even more than 1500 years passed over their excavations. Furthrmore, the most likely motivations for the use of underground space in Cappadocia Region are presented and discussed. The investigations on environmental aspects of Derinkuyu underground city made clear that more than 10000 people could live comfortably in this city.

Report

(3 results)
  • 1998 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1997 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (21 results)

All Other

All Publications (21 results)

  • [Publications] Aydan, O., Ulusay, R., Yuzer, E. and Erdogan, M.: "Man-made structures in Cappadocia, Turkey and their implications in rock mechanics and rock engineering" International Society for Rock Mechanics News Journal. (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Ynzer, E. and Erdogan, M., Ulusay, R., Aydan, O.: "Third dimension in urban planning : underground space use in Japan." Symposium on City Development and Geology, Istanbul. 1. 1-15 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] O.Aydan, 清木隆文, 西淳二, 辻本 誠: "カッパドキア(トルコ)地方における過去と現在の地下空間利用" 第4回地下空間シンポジウム. 1. 219-226 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 清木隆文、O.Aydan、西淳二、市川康明: "地下空間における温・湿度特性に関する一考察-トルコ共和国・カッパドキア地方の地下施設について" 第4回地下空間シンポジウム. 1. 141-150 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Seiki, T., Nishi, J., Ichikawa, Y., Aydan O.: "Consideration to the geological stability for underground space in sedimentary rock" Reg. Symp. On Sedimentary Rock Engineering, Taipei. 1. 304-309 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Ulusay, R. Aydan, O.: "An evaluation of merits and demerits of excavation by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) : Takisato Tunnel (Japan) as an example" Engineering Geology, Ankara. 51. 51-61 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Aydan, O., Ulusay, R., Yuzer, E.and Erdo an, M.: "Man-made structures in Cappadocia, Turkey and their implications in rock mechanics and rock engineering" ISRM News Journal. (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Ulusay, R., T.Ito, T.Akagi, T.Seiki, Yuzer, E., Aydan, O.: "Long term mechanical characteristics of Cappadocia Tuff" The 9th Rock Mechanics Congress Paris. (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Aydan, O., T.Seiki, J.Nishi, M.Tsujimoto: "The Past and Present Utilization of underground space in Cappadocia Region, Turkey" The 4^<th> Symp.on Underground Space Utilisation. 219-226 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Seiki, T., Aydan, O., Nishi, J., Ichikawa, Y.: "A consideration on the underground climate-Underground structures in Cappadocia Region" The 4^<th> Symp.on Underground Space Utilisation. 141-150 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Seiki, T., Nishi, J., Ichikawa, Y., Aydan, O.: "The present state of underground space utilization in Japan, its future prospects and comparisons with Cappadocia, Turkey" ITA'99. (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Yuzer, E., Erdo an, M., Ulusay, R., Aydan, O.: "Third dimension in urban planning : underground space use in Japan (in Turkish)" Kentle me ve Jeoloji. 1-15 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Ulusay, R.and Aydan, O.: "A study on merits and de-merits of excavation by TBM by considering Takisato Tunel in Japan as an example (in Turkish)" Jeoloji Muhendisli. 51. 51-61 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Aydan,O.,Ulusay,R.,Yuzer,E.and Erdogan,M.: "Man-made structures in Cappadocia,Turkey and their implications in rock mechanics and rock engineering" International Society for Rock Mechanics News Journal. (印刷中). (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Yuzer,E.and Erdogan,M.,Ulusay,R.,Aydan,O.: "Third dimension in urban planning:underground space use in Japan." Symposium on City Development and Geology,Istanbul. 1. 1-15 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] O.Aydan,清水隆文,西 淳二,辻本 誠: "カッパドキア(トルコ)地方における過去と現在の地下空間利用" 第4回地下空間シンポジウム. 1. 219-226 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 清水隆文、O.Aydan、西淳二、市川康明: "地下空間における温・湿度特性に関する一考察-トルコ共和国・カッパドキア地方の地下施設について" 第4回地下空間シンポジウム. 1. 141-150 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Seiki,T.,Nishi,J.,Ichikawa,Y.,Aydan,O.: "Consideration to the geological stability for underground space in sedimentary rock" Reg.Symp.On Sedimentary Rock Engineering,Taipei. 1. 304-309 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Ulusay,R.Aydan,O.: "An evaluation of merits and demerits of excavation by Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM):Takisato Tunnel(Japan)as an example" Engineering Geology,Ankara. 51. 51-61 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] アイダン・オメル: "Man-made rock structures in Cappadocia,Turkey and their implications in rock mechanics and rock engineering" News Journal of International Society for Rock Mechanics. 6(1). 7-12 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] アイダン・オメル: "An evaltuation of merits and demerits of excavation by Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM) : Takisato Tunnel(Japan)as an example" Geological Engineering,Ankara. 7-16 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report

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