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Comparative Analysis of Bitlis Region (Ahlat and Güroymak) Ignimbrites in Terms of Civil Engineering

Bitlis Yöresi (Ahlat ve Güroymak) İgnimbritlerinin İnşaat Mühendisliği Açısından Karşılaştırmalı Analizi

Nusret Bozkurt(BITLIS EREN UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-3737-8205
Mirzeydin Mutlu0009-0003-4832-4581
Pages
75–81
Publication Date
2025-12-23
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These outcomes indicate that Güroymak ignimbrites have strong potential for use in the construction industry, particularly for non-load-bearing walls, cladding stones, and decorative purposes.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the physical properties of ignimbrites obtained from the Ahlat and Güroymak districts of Bitlis province were experimentally investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:According to TS 699 and related EN standards, tests such as unit weight, specific gravity, water absorption, porosity, capillary water absorption, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), compressive strength, and flexural strength were conducted on the samples.
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Conclusion & Impact:These outcomes indicate that Güroymak ignimbrites have strong potential for use in the construction industry, particularly for non-load-bearing walls, cladding stones, and decorative purposes.
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⚙️Variables:Ignimbirit · Ahlat taşı · Güroymak taşı

Abstract

In this study, the physical properties of ignimbrites obtained from the Ahlat and Güroymak districts of Bitlis province were experimentally investigated. According to TS 699 and related EN standards, tests such as unit weight, specific gravity, water absorption, porosity, capillary water absorption, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), compressive strength, and flexural strength were conducted on the samples. The findings enabled a comparative evaluation of the physical performances of ignimbrites from both regions. Results revealed that Güroymak ignimbrites exhibit lower water absorption and porosity values, while achieving significantly higher compressive and flexural strength compared to Ahlat ignimbrites. These outcomes indicate that Güroymak ignimbrites have strong potential for use in the construction industry, particularly for non-load-bearing walls, cladding stones, and decorative purposes.

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Bu çalışmada, Bitlis ilinin Ahlat ve Güroymak ilçelerinden temin edilen ignimbiritlerin fiziksel özellikleri deneysel olarak araştırılmıştır. Numuneler üzerinde TS 699 ve ilgili EN standartları çerçevesinde birim hacim ağırlık, özgül ağırlık, su emme oranı, porozite, kapiler su emme, ultrasonik ses geçirgenlik (USG), basınç dayanımı ve eğilme dayanımı testleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, her iki yöreye ait taşların fiziksel performanslarını karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirmeye imkân vermiştir. Bulgular, Güroymak ignimbiritlerinin daha düşük su emme oranı ve daha az poroziteye sahip olduğunu, buna karşın basınç ve eğilme dayanımı değerlerinde Ahlat ignimbiritlerine göre belirgin üstünlük gösterdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Sonuçlar, Güroymak ignimbiritlerinin inşaat sektöründe özellikle taşıyıcı olmayan duvar elemanları, kaplama taşları ve dekoratif uygulamalarda yüksek potansiyele sahip olduğunu göstermektedir.

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Bozkurt, N., Mutlu, M. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Bitlis Region (Ahlat and Güroymak) Ignimbrites in Terms of Civil Engineering. Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 75–81. https://doi.org/10.55213/kmujens.1806983

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