Exploration of structural chaos and anarchy in Sinan's domed structures
Abstract
The master builder Sinan’s domed edifices are known as built with structural ingenuity. Remarkable contribution of Sinan to building art and especially to the development of the dome construction is unquestionable as a theme of the history of architecture. Dimensioning of structural components is ingeniously made and the systems cannot be qualified as poorly designed even in the light of contemporary knowledge. This study has attempted to explore the enchantment behind the structural integrity of Sinan’s masonry domed structures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Architecture and Cultural Influences
Architecture and Art History Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 605–608
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter