Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
GIS-based data analysis from multiple soil investigations for urban land-use planning: Esenler district, Istanbul (Turkey)
Author(s):
T. Fikret Kurnaz *,
Sefik Ramazanoglu, Can KaravulRecieved Date: 2013-05-22, Accepted Date: 2013-09-26
Abstract:GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is widely used in land use planning activities due to the relevant mapping and analysis capabilities. The purpose of the conformity analysis for land use is to establish the most appropriate spatial modeling depending on the particular requirements or priorities for future land uses. In this study, the soil conditions of Esenler district putting forward with GIS-based maps and tried to contribute to land-use planning for the re-construction project of the district. Accordingly, the soil properties of the district investigated by drilling, seismic refraction and laboratory studies results. The variation on SPT values, seismic velocities and soil classifications determined along with the depth increase and shown on GIS based zonation maps. In addition, an earthquake scenario was prepared to magnitude of 7.4 based on the Adalar Fault located in the Marmara Sea and probable accelerations and intensities have been estimated for the study area. Eventually, the settlement suitability of the study area was discussed according to the research results and made some recommendations for land use planning and safer settlements.
Keywords:Esenler,
Geographic Information Systems, land-use planning, zonation mapsJournal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2013
Volume: 11
Issue: 3&4
Category: Environment
Pages: 1707-1714
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