IRES: US-Turkey Collaboration: Interdisciplinary Studies on the Ruins of an Ancient Roman Temple in Southern Turkey

0623660埃尔多穆斯该奖项支持内布拉斯加州林肯市内布拉斯加州大学林肯分校(UNL)的一个科学家团队为学生提供的国际研究经验，该团队由PI领导，考古工程系Ece Erdogmus博士与土耳其安塔利亚Alanya考古博物馆考古系Seher土库man女士合作。研究重点是土耳其南部一座古罗马神庙的遗址研究和修复。该项目为建筑工程和艺术史/古典文学专业的UNL学生提供了一个独特的机会，以补充他们在两个领域的教育：1)获得全球视野，2)致力于解决一个复杂和特殊的问题，这只能通过利用和促进工程、建筑、历史和考古学学科的当前最先进的学科来解决。位于土耳其南部古城安提奥契亚·阿德·克拉古姆遗址上的罗马帝国神庙之前没有得到充分的研究和记录，现在已经不复存在。曾经构成墙壁、柱子和屋顶结构的所有大理石块都坍塌了，散落在平台周围。研究小组将评估这些可能性，并最终部分或全部重建这座古老的建筑。智力价值：研究的重点问题是：如何解决在评估、加固和保护历史(特别是古罗马)砖石结构方面的不足？如何使用最新的技术进步重建一座古罗马神庙，同时最大限度地关注真实性、强度和美学？研究小组的目的是利用和推进最先进的工程技术来评估结构的当前状况(利用探地雷达和模式测试的无损检测技术)，加固现有部件(可能使用纤维增强聚合物)，并重新安装结构(涉及建筑工程师、建筑史和考古学专家)。工程和古建筑如此全面和高水平的融合是新颖的。广泛的影响：该项目将有助于保护世界遗产和复兴历史。这将有助于刺激该地区的旅游业。在一个古老的砖石结构的背景下研究的评估和加固技术将对砖石结构的历史保护领域做出直接贡献，无论该结构的建筑风格和年代如何。这项研究将填补艺术史上的一个研究空白。本科生将参与研究，并将研究成果融入课堂。计划通过女工程师协会以及国际网络和高中外展招收工程专业的女学生。结果将通过期刊和会议文章传播。将鼓励本科生出席会议。我们会设立一个网站，向学术界和公众公布这项激动人心的计划的进展。

0623660ErdogmusThis award supports international research experience for students in a project by a team of scientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Lincoln, Nebraska led by the PI, Dr. Ece Erdogmus, Department of Archeological Engineering in collaboration with Ms. Seher Turkmen, Department of Archeology, Alanya Archeological Museum, Antalya, Turkey. The research focus is the study of and restoration of ruins of an ancient Roman Temple in Southern Turkey. The project presents a unique opportunity for the students of the UNL in the Architectural Engineering and Art History/Classics programs to supplement their education in two areas: 1) Getting a global outlook, 2) Working on a complex and extraordinary problem, which can only be solved by employing and furthering the current state-of-the-art in the disciplines of engineering, architecture, history and archeology. The imperial Roman temple on the site of the ancient city of Antiocheia ad Kragum in southern Turkey has not been adequately studied nor documented previously, and it is no longer standing. All the marble blocks that once formed the walls, columns, and roof structure have collapsed and lie strewn about the platform. The research team is to assess the possibilities, and ultimately partially or fully reconstruct this ancient structure. Intellectual Merit: The key questions the research will focus on are: How can the deficiencies in the field of assessment, strengthening and preservation of historical (specifically ancient Roman) masonry structures be addressed? How can an ancient Roman temple be re-erected using the latest advancements in technology with utmost concern for authenticity, strength, and aesthetics? The research team's intention is to utilize and advance state-of-the-art engineering techniques to assess the current condition of the structure (use of nondestructive testing techniques utilizing ground penetrating radar and modal testing), to strengthen the existing elements (possibly using fiber reinforced polymers), and re-erect the structure (involving architectural engineers, architecture history and archeology experts). Such a comprehensive and high level merging of engineering and an ancient structure is novel.Broader Impacts: The project will contribute to the preservation of world heritage and revival of history. It will help stimulate tourism in the area. The assessment and strengthening techniques to be researched within the context of an ancient masonry structure will constitute direct contributions to the field of historical preservation of masonry structures, regardless of the structure's architectural style and age. The study will fill a research gap in art history. Undergraduate students will be involved in research and incorporation of research findings in classes. Recruitment is planned of female engineering students through the Society of Women Engineers, as well as international networking and high-school outreach. The results will be disseminated through journal and conference articles. Undergraduate students will be encouraged to present at conferences. A website will be maintained to announce the developments of this exciting project to academics and the public.