RISK ANALYSIS OF RESTORATION WORKS BY FINE KINNEY METHOD: AN EVALUATION OVER MASONRY CIVIL ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLES IN FATIH DISTRICT, ISTANBUL

Abstract

Restoration interventions aims at conserving heritage structures. Different situations may occur during restoration works comparing to standard construction works. These differences may cause special risks for workers and the structure itself. Risk analysis is widely used in restoration field in the world as a work plan routine. Definite division between restoration and standard works hasn’t been defined in Turkey. Aim of the study is revealing what kind of different risks restoration works carry, creating awareness and making recommendations for avoiding these risks. As method of this study, Fine Kinney Method was chosen. The risk factor was obtained by using probability, severity and frequency values. Listed masonry houses from Fatih district were chosen. The region is composed of civil architectural examples more densely comparing to whole Istanbul. The most important criteria is the fact that these houses are among the oldest masonry examples in Istanbul. They carry more risks with their current deterioration levels. The possible risks were listed and documented. The results were presented using Fine Kinney Method. Falling from height and partial collapse are found as main risks in restoration works. Risk levels and risk types of potential risks in restoration works show differences than the standard construction applications.