Geometry and Bonding Rules Position Analysis in the Formation of Traditional Iranian Architectural Brick Facades

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Over time, architectural ornaments have had a variety of forms that are created from a combination of different types of materials and factors. Brick decorations are one such example, a type of ornament that is often formed on the exterior façade of buildings. Investigating covert rules and brick bonds geometry can reveal a part of the ancient architectural secrets and ways used to reduce the ravages upon new brick façades. Shaped bricks in traditional Iranian architecture directly affect the placement, size and brick arrangement rules. This article is the first attempt to study the effects of geometry and the principal rules of arrangement that help to shape the formation of brick façades specifically, as well as analysing the samples of brick façades taken from monuments, field recordings and discussion with the workmen themselves. The analysis has revealed that permanent rules govern the bonding of brick façades, along with the size and dimensions of the brick effects, which shape the final look of the decoration.

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Valibeig, N., & Mohammadi, H. (2016). Geometry and Bonding Rules Position Analysis in the Formation of Traditional Iranian Architectural Brick Facades. Nexus Network Journal, 18(2), 467–479. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00004-016-0293-9

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