MAIN ACTIVITIES

The activities of the MCL can be explained in several items such as

- teaching activities
- research activities
- advisory activities
- cooperative activities with governmental institutions
- cooperative activities with NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations)
- international relationships


Teaching activities include theoretical and laboratory courses for the Graduate Programs in Restoration and Archaeometry.

Research activities involve MSc, and PhD theses, national and international research projects.. A list of publications on these fields and ongoing research activities as well are available here.

Advisory activities: Materials Conservation Laboratory is ready to answer the questions related with the planning of conservation activities by Ministry of Culture: General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Anıt Kabir Museum, General Directorate of Pious Foundations, Ankara Municipality and private conservation firms and to prepare some advisory reports for this purpose.

Cooperative activities with governmental institutions: MCL works in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums to develop some interdisciplinary conservation projects, such as "Temple of August Conservation Project". A goal of the MCL is to increase scientific conservation activities in Turkey and act as a nucleus for the development of other government laboratories, such as, i) Ministry of Culture-Central Laboratory for Conservation and Restoration in Darphane, İstanbul, ii) Restoration Laboratory, in High Technology Institute, İzmir (in construction).


Cooperative activities with NGOs: MCL works in collaboration with KORDER to improve conservation practice in Turkey. KORDER (Koruma ve Restorasyon Uzmanları Derneği, Conservation and Restoration Specialists Association) was established in 1998.

International relationships: MCL tries to follow international developments in the field of materials conservation by attending international symposiums and workshops, organizing scientific meetings, publishing papers and performing cooperative research and training with other countries such as France, Pakistan, Iran and Mongolia.

COURSES | go to top

Undergraduate Course:

Arch 457 Introduction to Deterioration and Conservation (3-2)4
Introduction to the characteristics, causes of deterioration and conservation techniques of historic building materials (preparatory course for MSc. in Restoration)

Graduate Courses:

Rest 509 Workshop in Conservation (3-6)6
Second part of Workshop in Conservation I. Study of historical, architectural, structural and material characteristics of individual historic building(s) together with its physical context in order to achieve a comprehensive understanding of its values, problems, potentials as a part of an interdisciplinary conservation process. Documentation, assessment, preparation of conservation proposals focusing on the students' own expertise and their presentation in a visual and written format.

Rest 555 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Material Decay in Historic structures (3-0)3
The properties of historic building materials, the problems of deterioration, the faults likely to develop in the fabric of buildings, remedial techniques of conservation and restoration that can be employed.

Rest 558 Laboratory Experiments in Conservation Science (1-4)3 
The use of laboratory facilities in the analysis and treatment, showing how a project of laboratory research is carried out and guiding a student in a conservation research project of his/her own.

Rest 685 Conservation of Materials 1 (3-0)3
Newly developed techniques related to specific problems of material deterioration and remedies for them.

Rest 686 Conservation of Materials 2 (3-0)3
Advances in conservation of some specific historic materials by the evaluation and discussion of recent research papers on several topics.

Rest 702 Laboratory in Repairs and Conservation of Historic Materials  (1-4)3
This course introduces the use of laboratory facilities, in situ tests and measurements which will lead to an understanding of properties and behaviour of traditional building materials as well as the diagnosis of active decay factors in the context of a conservation research project.

Arme 540 Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Objects (2-2)3
Decay of archaeological material in soil and in exposed environment.
Principles and some techniques of conservation. Possible interference problems in archaeometry due to cınservation.

Arme 541 Archaeological Materials and Their Properties (3-0)3
Basic nature of archaeological materials, their properties and behaviour.
Modification of properties through changes in microstructure.

Thesis Supervision: Supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses in chemistry, restoration and archaeometry graduate programs concerning historic buildings' physical and materials problems, historic building materials' properties, technology and conservation.


RESEARCH ACTIVITIES | go to top

ONGOING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES | go to top

ONGOING PH.D THESES:

AKOĞLU, K. G., "Historic Stone Consolidation with Dispersive Silicate Solutions" Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık.

CANER-ÖZLER, E., "Consolidation of Historic Limestone with Carbonation and Biomineralization" Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık

GÜNEY, B.A., "Preparation of Pozzolanic Lime Mortars for The Repair of Historic Masonry" Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E.N. Caner-Saltık.

KANDEMIR, A, "Assesment of Structural Timber for Conservation of Traditional Timber Framed Buildings", Ph. D. Thesis, Restoration Program, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Co- Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neriman Şahin.


ONGOING INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

EU Project MonumentsLab - 206710, Improvement of METU-Research Laboratory for the Conservation of Historic Monuments,  FP7-REGPOT-2007-1, Coordination and support action,
June, 2008 - May, 2011.
Budget: 1,149,612.28 EURO

Temple of Augustus Conservation Project: Control of Stone Deterioration, Structural Maintanence and Site Presentation"
Funded by a challenge grant of 100.050 $ by World Monument Fund: Robert W. Wilson Challenge to Conserve Our Heritage Program
Involved institutions:
METU, Ministry of Culture: General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, University of Trieste-Italy.

Analyses of historic materials and preparation of repair plasters and mortars for Bibi Javandi complex, Uch Sharif, Pakistan"
Collabration of MCL with Conservation and Rehabilitation Centre, 6th Temple Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
To be financially supported by Turkish Embassy, Lahore, Pakistan


ONGOING NATIONAL PROJECTS

Commagene-Nemrut Conservation and Development Program: Program for Preparing a Management Plan, Materials and Structural Conservation of Nemrut Mountain, Tumulus and Its Monuments
Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neriman Şahin Güçhan.
Budget: 2,300,000.00 YTL

METU Research Fund Project - 2008-02-01-01 "Investigation of Original Technological Characteristics of Historic Turkish Bath Buildings"
Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Part Time Inst. Levent Tosun, Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çalışkan, Pinar Cicek, Gülşen Dişli, Asuman Aydın, Res. Asst. K.Göze Akoğlu, Res. Asst. Alp Güney,.
Budget: 14,500.00YTL

METU Research Fund Project - 2008-02-01-04 "Exterior Plasters of Historic Ankara Houses: Composition, Raw Materials ans Performance Properties"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Res. Asst. K.Göze Akoğlu, Res. Asst. Alp Güney, M. Cemre Üstünkaya.
Budget: 8,197.50 YTL


M Sc. THESES |go to top

AYDIN, A., 2008, "Acoustics of Turkish Baths and Its Simulation on Computer" Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Çalışkan, Co-supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Tavukçuoğlu., December, 2008, 102p.

DİŞLİ, G., 2008, "An Investigation on Historical Turkish Hamams with Non-destructive Methods: Water Supply, Heating, Drainage and Waste Water Collection Systems" Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Tavukçuoğlu, Co-Supervisor: L. Tosun, September, 2008, 103p.

ÜSTÜNKAYA, M. C.,2008, "Biological Decay and Its Control by Biomineralisation in Calcareous Stones" Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık December, 2008,119p.

ANDOLSUN, S., 2006, "A Study on Material Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) and Its Complementary Wall Elements: Their Compatibility in Contemporary and Historical Wall Selections", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Building Science Program, Supervisor: Dr. A. Tavukçuoğlu, Co- Supervisor Prof. Dr. E. Caner-Saltık, September, 2006, 105p.

AKTAŞ, Y. D., 2006, "Technological Characteristics of a Brick Masonry Structure and Their Relationship with the Structural Behaviour", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry  Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Co- Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Türer, September, 2006, 108p.

ÖRS, K., 2006, "An Investigation on Compatibility Properties of Exterior Finish Coats for Insulated Walls in Terms of Water Vapour Permeability and Modulus of Elasticity", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Building Science Program Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Tavukçuoğlu, September, 2006, 102p.

TOKMAK, M., 2005, "Documentation and Examination of Historic Building Materials for the Purpose of Conservation: Case Study, Part of the Walls at the Citadel of Ankara", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry Program, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Co- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ömür Bakırer, January, 2005, 73p.

GÜDÜCÜ, G., 2003. "Archaeometrical Investigation of some Hittite Plasters", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry Program, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, December,2003, 110p.

CANER, E., 2003. "Archaeometrical Investigation of Some Seljuk Plasters", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry Program, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, July, 2003, 113p.

GÜNEY, B. A., 2003. "Effect of some additives on the carbonation reaction of calcium hydroxide" Unpublished MSc Thesis,, Chemistry program, METU, , Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, April, 2003, 44p.

AKOGLU, K. G.,2003, "Optically stimulated luminescence(OSL) dating of Çatalhöyük samples" Unpublished MSc Thesis , Archaeometry program, METU, Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özbakan, January, 2003, 55p.

DİRİCAN, M., 2002, "Geoarchaeometrical Study of the Burgaz Area, Datça Peninsula, Turkey" Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry program, METU, Supervisor:Prof. Dr. A. Türkmenoğlu.

SÖZMEN, B., 2000, "Investigation of Deterioration mechanisms of Yazılıkaya Tuffs in Midas Monument, Eskişehir, Turkey" Unpublished MSc Thesis, Geoloical eng. Program, METU, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tamer Topal, 163p

NİZAMOGLU, A. 1998. "Visual Investigation Techniques of Monumental Buildings. Case Study: Archangles Church", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Restoration Program, METU, Supervisor: Dr. Nimet Özgönül, Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık. June, 1998, 270p.

AKYAZI, M., 1998. "A Proposal for the Repair and Conservation of Haraçoğlu Konak in Bursa" Unpublished MSc. Thesis, Restoration Program, METU, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Neriman Şahin Güçhan, Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, May, 1998, 364p.

AKKUZUGİL, E., 1997. "A Study on Historical Plasters". Unpublished MSc Thesis, Building Science Program, METU, Supervisor: Inst. Türel Saranlı, Co-supervisor : Pof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, June, 1997, 109p.

ÖZÇİLİNGİR-AKGÜN, S., 1997. "Study of the Glazed Building Materials on Some Seljuk Period Buildings", Unpublished MSc Thesis, Archaeometry Program, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner Saltık., Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr.Ö. Bakırer, January, 1997, 92p.


Ph. D THESES | go to top

TAVUKÇUGLU, A., 2001, "A Study On The Maintenance Of Stone Monuments In Relation to Dampness Problems", Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Building Science Program, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr.E. N. Caner- Saltık, METU THESIS OF THE YEAR AWARD by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Parlar Education and Research Foundation in 2002, September, 2001, 124p.

TUNÇOKU, S. S., 2001. "Characterization of Masonry Mortars Used in some Anatolian Seljuk Monuments in Konya, Beyşehir and Akşehir", Unpublished Ph.D Thesis,Restoration Program, METU, Supervisor:Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner Saltık., Co-supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ö. Bakırer, METU THESIS OF THE YEAR AWARD by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Parlar Education and Research Foundation in 2001, January, 2001, 128p.

TOPAL, T., 1995, "Formation and Detarioration of Fairy Chimneys of the Kavak Tuff in Ürgüp- Göreme Area (Nevşehir - Turkey)", Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Dept. of Geological Engineering, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Vedat Doyuran, Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, July, 1995, 250p.

BÖKE, H., 1995, "Effect of Some Particulate Matter and Organic Compounds On The Deterioration of Limestone Monuments In Poluted Atmosphere", ", Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Dept. Of Chemistry, METU, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hale Göktürk, Co-Supervisor: : Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner- Saltık, September,1995, 185p.


INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS COMPLETED| go to top

EU Project QUARRYSCAPES-051456, Conservation of Ancient Stone Quarry Landscapes in the Eastern Mediterranean, EU, FP6, INCO Specific Targeted Project, Participant METU, Coordinator: Duration: Nov, 2005- Oct, 2008

EU Project HAMMAM-517704, Aspects and Multidisciplinary Methods for the Mediterranean Region, EU, FP6, INCO, Specific Targeted Project, Participant METU, Coordinator::Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık.Duration: Sep 2005 - Aug 2008

"Development of new methods of conservation for marble in archaeological sites and monuments: A study to develop combined treatments for marble conservation using nanoparticles and biomineralization",
Turkish-French University Cooperation Project 2004-2005, METU-MCL and LRMH France. Turkish Team Coordinator:  Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, K. Göze Akoğlu, Evin Caner, French Team Coordinator: Dr. Genevieve Orial, Researchers: Dr. Jean Didier-Mertz, Paulette Hugon.

PACT-EUROMED GLACURE PROJECT: 2001, EUROMED: ERB3514PL972598
"A study on the properties of medieval glazed ceramics in Anatolia"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ay Melek Özer, Researchers: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr. Asuman Türkmenoğlu, Prof. Dr. Ömür Bakırer. Prof. Dr. Y. Ataman, S. Can, 23p.

METU- AGÜDOS 1999, 98. 02.01.01
"Conservation of Orhun Monuments Part (1): Examination of the deterioration in Orhun Stone Monuments for the Purpose of Conservation"
Submitted to Turkish International Cooperation Agency-TIKA)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık
Researchers: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Prof. Dr. Asuman Türkmenoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tamer Topal, Dr. Hasan Böke, A. A. Akyol (Garduate Student), 74p.

CANER, E.N., TÜRKMENOGLU, A., GÖKTÜRK, H., DEMIRCI, Ş., ÖZER, A., ÖZGENOGLU, A., BÖKE, H., INALPULAT, E., 1987. "Investigation of the Mechanisms of Stone Deterioration for the Purpose of Conservation of Göreme Tuffs", Progress Report, Submitted to ICCROM, Rome and to General Directorate of Ancient Monuments and Museums, Ankara, (61 p.).


NATIONAL PROJECTS COMPLETED| go to top

METU Research Fund Project - 2008-02-01-01
"Investigation of Original Technological Characteristics of Historic Turkish Bath Buildings"
Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Part Time Inst. Levent Tosun, Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çalışkan, Pinar Cicek, Gülşen Dişli, Asuman Aydın, Res. Asst. K.Göze Akoğlu, Res. Asst. Alp Güney,
Budget: 14,500YTL

METU Research Fund Project - 2008-02-01-04
"Exterior Plasters of Historic Ankara Houses: Composition, Raw Materials ans Performance Properties"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Res. Asst. K.Göze Akoğlu, Res. Asst. Alp Güney, Şenay Dincer, M. Cemre Üstünkaya.
Budget: 8,197.5 YTL

METU Research Fund Project: BAP-2007-02-01-04
"Analyses of Plasters Used in Historic Houses in Ayaş for the Purpose of Their Repair"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Res. Asst. Alp Güney, Res. Asst. Göze Akoğlu, Evin Caner, M.Cemre Üstünkaya
Budget: 4,755 YTL, Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP-2007
"Biological Decay and Its Control by Biomineralisation in Calcareous Stones"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: M.Cemre Üstünkaya
Budget: 1,500 YTL, Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP 2006-02-01-01
"A Study on the Proper Use of Aerated Concrete in Constructions."
Project Coordinator: Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Researchers: Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Arda Düzgüneş, E.N. Caner-Saltık, Şahinde Demirci, Simge Andolsun, B.Alp Güney.
Budget: 7.800 YTL. Duration: 1 year

METU Research Fund Project: 2006.02.01.03
"Assesment of Historic Timber by Non-Destructive Methods: By combined use of Ultrasonic, Acusto-Ultrasonic and IR Thermography Methods"
Project Coordinator: E. N. Caner-Saltık; Researchers: E.N. Caner-Saltık, A.Tavukçuoğlu, N. Şahin Güçhan, A. Kandemir.
Budget: 6.600.-YTL. Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP 2006.02.01.04
"Technological Properties of Artificial Stone-like Plasters and Specification of Their Repairs: A case study in Ankara."
Project Coordinator: E. N. Caner-Saltık; Researchers: E.N: Caner-Saltık, A. Tavukçuoğlu, G. Akoğlu, E. Caner;
Budget: 5.305.-YTL. Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP-2005.02.01.05
"Investigation of the Characteristics of the Exterior Plasters: A Discussion on Their Compatibility and Durability Properties. "
Project Coordinator: A. Tavukçuoğlu, Researchers: A. Tavukçuoğlu, A. Duzgunes, E. Caner-Saltık, A. Güney, Ş. Demirci, K. Örs, A. Guney.
Budget: 4.000.-YTL. Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP-2005.02.01.06
"Characteristics of Aerated Concrete Produced in Turkey"
Project Coordinator: A. Tavukçuoğlu, Researchers: A Tavukçuoğlu, A. Duzgunes, E. Caner-Saltık, A. Güney, Ş. Demirci, S. Andolsun, A. Guney.
Budget: 6.000.-YTL; Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project  BAP 2005-02-01-07
"Consolidation of Historic Plasters with Nano-Dispersive Solutions"
Project Coordinator: E.N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: E.N. Caner-Saltık, Şahinde Demirci, K.Göze Akoğlu, Evin Caner, B.Alp Güney.,
Budget: 4.000 YTL. Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project 2005.02.01.08
"Non-Destructive Analyses of Historic and New Timber Elements: Ultrasonic Velocity Measurements and IR Thermography Images"
Project Coordinator: E. N. Caner-Saltık (project coordinator), Researchers: E. N. Caner-Saltık, A. Tavukçuoğlu, N. Sahin Guchan, A. Kandemir, A. Güney.
Budget: 5.000.-YTL; Duration: 1year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP 2004,
"Archaeometric analyses of glass findings from Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman and late Ottoman periods"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Researchers: Prof. Dr. Ömür Bakırer, Prof. Dr. Filiz Yenişehirlioğlu, Prof. Dr. Yıldız Ötüken, Prof. Dr. Kenan Bilici, Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık
Budget: 10.000.000.000 TL

METU Research fund project: BAP2004-02-01-02
"Formation of a database on the materials studies of historic buildings for the purpose of their conservation. Stage 1: Collection of data produced by METU-Materials Conservation Laboratory during the last ten years."
Coordinator: Instr. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Researchers: Instr. Dr. Güliz Bilgin Altınöz, Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Rest. Asst. Alp Güney.
Budget: 5.000.000.000 TL, Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project BAP:2004-02-01-05
"Colour analyses in site conservation: pigments used on traditional building façades and their colour restitution"
Coordinator: Inst. Dr. Guliz Bilgin Altınöz, Researchers: Instr. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Prof. Dr. Ömür Bakırer, Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Madran, Rest. Asst. Alp Güney, Dr. Susan Habib
Budget: 5.000.000.000 TL, Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP 2004-02-01-06
"Preparation of compatible repair plasters for roof covering plasters of historic structures"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researches: Instr. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Rest Asst. Alp Güney, Prof. Dr. Şahinde Demirci, Evin Caner, Göze Akoğlu
Budget: 7.000.000.000 TL, Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project: BAP 2004-02-01-09
"Analyses of timber in historic structures by non destructive methods"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Reserachers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neriman Şahin, Instr. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, M. Arch. Ayşenur Kandemir
Budget: 5.500.000.000 Duration: 1 Year

METU Research Fund Project 2003, BAP 2003.02.01.02
"Technological properties of some plasters used as roof covering material in historic structures"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: Instr. Dr. Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu, Rest. Asst. Alp Güney, Evin Caner, Göze Akoğlu
Budget: 6.896.000.000 TL

METU Research fund project: 2002, BAP. 2001. 02. 01. 03,
"Development of repair mortars: effect of additives on carbonation of lime".
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr Ş. Demirci, A. Güney, Inst. N. Özgönül, 11p.

METU Research fund project: 2002, BAP. 02 . 01. 08
"Design and materials specifications of drainage systems in some historic stone structures."
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arda Düzgüneş, Researchers: Prof. Dr. E. N. Caner-Saltık, Inst. Dr. A. Tavukçuoğlu. 21p.

METU Research fund project: 2001, AFP.2000. 01. 02. 03,
"Preparation of pozzolanic repair mortars for some historic buildings from Seljuk Period in Anatolia"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researcher: S. Tuncoku, 11p.

METU Research fund project: 2000, AFP.99-02-01-02
"Visual and non- destructive examination of structural members of timber framed buildings"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Researchers: N. Ertürk, N. Şahin- Güçhan, H. Böke. 52p.

METU-Research fund project, 2000, AFP 99.02.01.03
"Diagnosis of the dampness problems and the drainage systems in historic stone structures for their repair and maintenance"
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arda Düzgüneş.
Researchers: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık, Prof. Dr. Fuat Erbatur, Dr. Hasan Böke, Ayşe Tavukçuoğlu (Ph.D. Student), 11p.

METU-Research fund project:AFP 1999. 98.02.01.03
"Studies in the mortars of medieval masonry in Anatolia for the development of compatible repair mortars"
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emine N. Caner-Saltık
Researchers: Dr. Hasan Böke, S. Sarp Tuncoku (Ph.D. Student), 10p.

Caner, E.N., Türkmenoğlu, A., Göktürk, H., Demirci, Ş., Özer, A., Özgenoğlu, A., Böke, H., Inalpulat, E., 1987.
"Investigation of the Mechanisms of Stone Deterioration for the Purpose of Conservation of Göreme Tuffs"
Progress Report, Submitted to ICCROM, Rome and to General Directorate of Ancient Monuments and Museums, Ankara, 61p.


PUBLICATIONS| go to top

CANER-SALTIK E.N., TOPAL T., TURKMENOGLU A.G., YAŞAR T., AKOĞLU K. G., (2008), Investigation of Marble Quarries of Ankara Region In Relation to Its Roman Monuments, 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry,12-16 May 2008, Siena, Italy.

TAVUKÇUOĞLU A., CANER-SALTIK E. N., TOPAL T., YAŞAR T., AKOĞLU K. G., (2008), Medieveal Tuff Quarries in Cappadoccia Related to Selçuk Monuments: Ağzikarahan Caravanserai, 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry,12-16 May 2008, Siena, Italy.

AKOĞLU K. G., CANER-SALTIK, E.N., CANER-ÖZLER E., (2008) Ankara Augustus Tapınağı'nın Taş Koruma Çalışmaları, Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Kültür Varlıkları ve Müzeler Genel Müdürlüğü, 30 uncu Uluslararasi Kazı, Araştırma ve Arkeometri Sempozyumu, 26-30 Mayıs 2008, Ankara Üniversitesi, Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi, Ankara.

CANER-SALTIK, E.N.,  ORİAL, G., MERTZ, J., DEMİRCİ Ş., HUGON, P., AKOĞLU, K.G. AND CANER E., (2007), "Improvements in the Decayed Microstructure Of Marble By Treatments With Nano Dispersive Solutions", 7th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, 6-9 June 2007, Orléans, France.

TAVUKCUOĞLU, A., DÜZGÜNEŞ, A., DEMIRCI, Ş., CANER-SALTIK, E. N. (2007). The assessment of a roof drainage system for an historical building. Building and Environment, 42, 2699-2709.

KANDEMIR YUCEL, A., TAVUKCUOGLU, A., SALTIK, E. N. (2007). In situ assessment of structural timber elements of a historic building by infrared thermography and ultrasonic velocity. Infrared Physics & Technology, 49, 243-248.

TUNÇOKU, S.S., CANER-SALTIK, E.N., (2006), "Opal-A rich additives used in ancient lime mortars", Cement and Concrete Research, 36 (10), 1886-1893.

TAVUKCUOGLU, A. & GRINZATO, E. (2006). Determination of critical moisture content in porous materials by IR thermography. Quantitative Infrared Thermography Journal, 3(2), 231-245.

ANDOLSUN, S., TAVUKCUOGLU, A., SALTIK, E. N. (2006) A study on the compatibility of contemporary neighbouring plasters with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). In, S. Andolsun, A. Temizsoy & M. Ucar (Eds), Proceedings of The First International CIB Endorsed METU porstgraduate Conference on Built Environment and Information Technologies (PGRC'06), Ankara, Turkey, 17 - 18 March 2006 (pp. 587-599). Ankara: METU Faculty of Architecture.

AKTAŞ, Y.D., TÜRER, A., CANER-SALTIK, E.N., (2006), "FE Modelling and Material Characterization of Tahir ile Zühre Mescidi, Konya-Turkey", Structural Analyses of Historical Constructions SAHC-2006 Proceedings; Ed.: Lourenco, P.B., Roca, P., Modena, C., Agrawal, S.; New Delhi, India, pp. 2013-2022.

CANER-SALTIK, E.N., ORİAL, G., MERTZ, J., DEMİRCİ Ş., HUGON, P., AKOĞLU, K.G., CANER E., (2006), Characteristics of the Deteriorated Surface Layers of Some Marbles In Comparison To Their Less Deteriorated Interiors, ASMOSIA VIII, Association for the Study of Marble and Other Stones used In Antiquity, VIIIth INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, Aix-en-Provence, France, June 12-18, 2006, Abstract, p.109

TAVUKCUOGLU, A., DÜZGÜNES, A. CANER-SALTIK, E. N., DEMIRCI, Ş. (2005). Use of IR thermography for the assessment of surface water drainage problems in an historical building, Ağzıkarahan (Aksaray), Turkey. NDT & E International, 38, 402-410.

ANDOLSUN, S., TAVUKCUOGLU, A., SALTIK, E. N. (2005) Evaluation of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) as a repair material for timber framed historical structures. In, C. O. Egbu & M. K. L. Tong (Eds), Proceedings of The Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers in the Built & Natural Environment (PRoBE), Glasgow, Scotland, 16 - 17 November 2005 (pp. 505-515). Glasgow: Caledonian University, Blackwell Publishing.

KANDEMIR YUCEL, A., TAVUKCUOGLU, A., SALTIK, E. N. (2005). Non-Destructive Analyses of Historic Timber Elements to Assess Their State of Preservation. In F. W. Broker (Ed.), Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, Germany, May 2-4, 2005 (135-144).Germany: Shaker Verlag.

BÖKE, H., AKKURT, S., ÖZDEMIR, S., GÖKTÜRK H., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., 2003, "Quantification of CaCO3 - CaSO3.0.5H2O - CaSO4.2H2O mixtures by FTIR analysis and its ANN model", Materials Letters, 58, 723-726.

DEMIRCI, Ş., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., TÜRKMENOGLU, A. ÖZÇILINGIR-AKGÜN, S., Bakırer, Ö., 2003, "Raw material characteristics and technological properties of some medieval ceramics and tiles in Anatolia", Key Engineering Materials, Special Issue.

TAVUKÇUGLU, A., DÜZGÜNEŞ, A., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., 2003, "The assesment of surface-water drainage problems in historical buildings by IR thermography and leveling survey" In: Water supply and drainage for buildings, Proceedings of 29th International Symposium of CIBW062., eds. V. Demirçay and A. Tavukçuoğlu, METU Faculty of Architecture, pp 181-198.

CANER-SALTIK, E. N., "Malzeme Koruma Laboratuvarlarının Koruma Uygulamalarındaki Yeri: ODTÜ Örneği" (The role of materials conservation laboratories in conservation practice: METU case), 2003, Her Dem Yeşil Yapraklı Bir Ağaç: Cevat Erder'e Armağan, 189-218, ODTU Mimarlık Fakültesi

CANER, E., DEMIRCI, Ş., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., 2003, "Bazı Bizans ve Selçuk sıvalarının özellikleri ve hammadde karakteristikleri" (Major properties and raw material characteristics of some Bzyantine and Seljuk plasters), In: 18. Arkeometri Sonuçları Toplantısı, pp 101-108, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı, Anıtlar ve Müzeler Genel Müdürlüğü.

GÜDÜCÜ, G., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., DEMIRCI, Ş., 2003, "Ortaköy Şapinuva Hitit Kenti Sıvalarının Arkeometrik Yönden Incelenmesi" (Archaeometrical investigation of plasters in Ortaköy Şapinuva, Hittite city), In: 18. Arkeometri Sonuçları Toplantısı, pp 109-116, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı, Anıtlar ve Müzeler Genel Müdürlüğü.

EVRIN. V., ÖKE, G., TÜRKMENOGLU, A., DEMIRCI, Ş., 2003," Stone anchors from Mediterranean coasts of Turkey: Underwater surveys and Achaeometrical Investigations"

TOPAL, T. AND SÖZMEN, B., 2003, "Deterioration mechanisms of tuffs in the Midas monument", Engineering Geology, 68, No.3-4, 201-223.

BÖKE, H., GÖKTÜRK, E. H., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., 2002 "Effect of some surfactants on SO2 - marble reaction", Materials Letters, 57, 935-939.

BAKIRER, Ö, 2002. "Tuğla, Taş ve Cam " Selçuklu Çağında Anadolu Sanatı, ("Brick, Stone and Glass") in: (Anatolian Art in Seljuk Period) ed.D.Kuban Yapı Kredi Publication, Istanbul. p291-308.

DEMIRCI, Ş., CANER-SALTIK, E. N., TÜRKMENOGLU, A., BÖKE, H., 2002, "Technological Properties of Some Medieval Glazed Pottery in Anatolia", in; Eds, Jerem., E., Biro, K., Archaeometry 98, Proceedings of the 31st Symposium, Budapest, Archaeolingua, Central European Series1, 513-518.

TAVUKÇUOGLU, A., DÜZGÜNEŞ A.& CANER-SALTIK, E.N., 2002. "Evaluation of the Roof Drainage System of an Historic Building - Case Study: Ağzıkarahan," Proceedings - CIB W62 2002 28th International Symposium on Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings. Iasi, Romania, 16-18 September
2002. Technical University "Gh.Asachi", Iasi. Pp. A8/1-A8/11.

TAVUKÇUOGLU, A., DÜZGÜNEŞ A.& CANER-SALTIK, E.N., 2002. "Taş Tarihi Binalarda Çatı Akaçlama Düzeneklerinin Yeterlik Yönünden Irdelenmesi: Ağzıkarahan Örneği", 1. Ulusal Yapı Malzemesi Kongresi ve Sergisi, Kongre Bildirileri- Cilt II, ITÜ-TMMOB, Mimarlar Odası Istanbul Büyükkent Şubesi, Istanbul, s.655-666.

TOPAL, T., 2002, "Quantification of weathering depths in slightly weathered tuffs", Environmental Geology, 42, No.6, 632-641

TUNÇOKU, S.S., CANER-SALTIK, E.N., 2002. "Raw Materials Characteristics and the Development of Pozzolonic Properties in Some Medieval Mortars", in Colloque d'Archéométrie 2001, University of La'Rochelle, France, G.M.P.C.A. (Groupe des Méthodes Pludisciplinaires Contributant à l'Archéologie), 24-28 April 2002 (in print in:Revue d'Archeometrie).
Journal of Nautical Archaeology, 31, No.2, 254-267.

CANER-SALTIK, E. N., ÖZGENOGLU, A., TOPAL, T., 2001. "Stages of Damage to Marble by Salt Crystallization", 11th Workshop, Eurocare Euromarble EU 496, Eds: SNETHLAGE, R., WEBER, J., Karthouse Mauerbach/Vienna Eurocare Euromarble, Forschungsbericht 19/2001, Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege- Zetrallabor, Munich. pp.53-61.

ÖZGENOGLU A., TOPAL T., CANER-SALTIK E. N., BÖKE H., 2000 "Influence of Grain Size on the
Durability of Milas Marbles" In: Proceedings of the Eurorock 2000 Symposium, Aachen 27-31 March 2000, ed. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geotechnik e.V.(DGGT)., pp 171-176, Verlag Glückauf GmbH, Essen. ISBN 3-7739-1246-3.

TAVUKÇUOGLU, A., 2000. "Taş Yapılarda Malzeme Bozulmalarının Görsel Analizi - Ağzıkarahan Örneği (Visual analyses of decay forms in stone structures: Ağzıkarahan case study)", Yapı, June 2000, YEM, Istanbul, 100-106.

BÖKE H., GÖKTÜRK H., CANER -SALTIK E.N., DEMIRCI Ş. 1999. "Effect of Airborne Particles on SO2-Calcite Reaction" Applied Surface Science, Vol.140, pp.70-82

TAVUKÇUOGLU A., CANER-SALTIK E. N., 1999. "Mapping of Visual Decay Forms and Infrared Imaging of Stone Structures for the Maintenance and Monitoring Studies" In: Durability of Building Materials and Components 8., Service Life and Asset Management., eds. M. A. Lacass and D. J. Vanier., V.1, pp 613-623, National Ressearch Council of Canada.

CANER-SALTIK E. N., SCHUMANN, I., L. FRANKE., 1998. "Stages of Damage in the Structure of Brick due to Salt Crystallization", The Conservation of Historic Brick Structures, Case Studies and Reports of Research., eds. N. S. BAER, S.FITZ, R. L. LIVINGSTON, Donhead Publishing, pp.49-60,

CANER - SALTIK, E.N., DEMİRCİ, Ş., TÜRKMENOGLU, A., ÖZGENOGLU A., GÖKTÜRK, H., ÖZER, A., BÖKE, H., İNALPULAT, E., 1995. "Examination of Surface Deterioration of Göreme Tuffs for the Purpose of Conservation", Proceedings of an International Seminar on The Safeguard of the Rock - Hewn Churches of the Göreme Valley, Ürgüp, Cappadocia, Turkey, 5-10 September 1993, ICCROM: Rome, pp. 85 - 94.

CANER, E. N., DEMİRCİ, Ş., TÜRKMENOGLU, A.G., 1985. "Deterioration of Dolomite by Soluble Salts in Divriği Great Mosque-Turkey", V th. International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, ed: G. FELIX, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, pp: 299-305.


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"Turkish Team /METU, Field Report , Nemrut Dağ , Adıyaman, Turkey", 2002, Reporters: Caner-Saltik, Emine, N. (team leader), Topal, Tamer., Türer, Ahmet., Tavukçuoğlu, A., Erder, Evin., p31-35. In; 2002 Final Field Mission Report: Pilot Consevation and Mobilization Project, World Monuments Fund, New York,110p.

"Conservation of gravestones in Ahlat- Seljuk Cemetary and Rock fall problems of Bitlis Citadel", 2001, Reporters: Caner-Saltık, E. N., Özgenoğlu, A., Tolluoğlu, Ü, Gürdal, E., Topal, T., Şahin, N., Submitted to Turkish National Assembly Research Comission, 10p.

"Surface Cleaning and Plaster Repair of Moskova Gynaecological Hospital", 1992, METU Project No: 92-05-01-501, Submitted to Enka Company,

"Determination of cleaning procedure for for marble facade cladding of French Embassy Building in Ankara" 1988, METU Project No: 88-02-01-501. Submitted to Önen Company.

"Cleaning of Gözsuyu Fountain in Termal, Yalova", 1987, Submitted to Ministry of Tourism.