نظام الجدران الحاملة المعلقة في الأبنية السكنية بصنعاء القديمة

Abstract EN

The constructional system in the traditional architecture in Sana'a has developed tremendously through a series of site experiences for a group of successive generations that inherited the art of building over thousands of years, which enabled the traditional builders to reach the 9-storey tower buildings at that time.

Many studies and researches have been performed to find out how traditional building materials have been adapted with simple techniques to reach towers.

However, the contemplator in the constructional system of some traditional residential buildings will observe the existence of a rare and unique phenomenon, which is the possibility of hanging load-bearing walls in the middle or upper floors, but this unique phenomenon has not received attention by researchers and those interested in traditional architecture, which is the research problem.

Therefore, this research aims to study and analyze the hanging load-bearing walls in the residential buildings in old Sana'a in a scientific and methodical manner, to find out how the traditional materials were used with simple techniques and reaching hanging load-bearing walls.

To achieve this goal, the study was divided into two main axes in order to achieve its objective.

The first axis of the study (theoretical framework) was set to define the research problem and put forward a theoretical framework for it.

While the second axis (field study) was set to study and analyze the hanging load-bearing walls in residential buildings in old Sana>a and provide sufficient information about them.

This research is important as it forms a scientific addition to introduce the handing load-bearing walls and its characteristics in residential buildings.