مواد وتقنيات بناء قلعة الجزائر

Abstract EN

The aim of the study is to identify the materials and techniques used in the construction of the citadel of Algiers and its advantages in order to facilitate its maintenance and restoration.

the optimal selection of building materials and techniques is considered to be a helpful factor in extending the life of the facilities and improving their physical and architectural efficiency.

so it is necessary to choose materials commensurate with the function and nature of the construction and its environment, the environment has a great impact on the nature and techniques of construction.

various materials have been used in the citadel of Algiers, in line with the stat and function of the monument.

building materials and decorative materials have been used.

various types of stones have been used, the most important of which are raft stones, marble, and limestone.

in addition to the use of bricks and wood, especially juniper wood and Aleppo pine, ceramic tiles of various sources.

the techniques used have been varied depending on their role in construction.

for example, the use of circular contracts at the bottom of the building to carry and distribute weight, and the use of large stone technology at construction foundations for isolation and endurance.

incorporating logs into walls as an anti-earthquake technique.