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View article: Seismotectonic and Structural Damage Insights from the 2023 Jajarkot Earthquake (ML 6.4), Nepal: Integrating Field Observations with Numerical Simulations
Seismotectonic and Structural Damage Insights from the 2023 Jajarkot Earthquake (ML 6.4), Nepal: Integrating Field Observations with Numerical Simulations Open
The 2023 Jajarkot earthquake (Mₗ 6.4) struck western Nepal on November 3, causing significant damage to life and infrastructure. This study examines the seismotectonic context, structural vulnerabilities, and post-disaster recovery efforts…
View article: Strength Characteristics of Dressed Stone Masonry
Strength Characteristics of Dressed Stone Masonry Open
This study focuses on analyzing the strength and deformation characteristics of assembled masonry wall panels and masonry units. Laboratory experiments were conducted to test the compressive strength of the stone samples in various directi…
View article: Multi-hazard vulnerability of code non-conforming RC buildings under earthquake followed by cascading landslide
Multi-hazard vulnerability of code non-conforming RC buildings under earthquake followed by cascading landslide Open
Earthquakes can trigger landslides in unstable slopes leading to a sequence of loading in structures. Although seismic vulnerability and landslide vulnerability are considered in many analyses, cascading multi-hazard analysis is not common…
View article: Leveraging Machine Learning for Structural Response Characterization of Brick Masonry
Leveraging Machine Learning for Structural Response Characterization of Brick Masonry Open
Advanced techniques like data-driven approaches and machine learning are crucial for understanding and designing resilient masonry buildings to seismic and other hazards. The study highlights the potential of machine learning for low-cost,…
View article: Seismic response of random rubble stone masonry buildings from mid-hills of central Nepal
Seismic response of random rubble stone masonry buildings from mid-hills of central Nepal Open
Rubble stone masonry in mud mortar is the most prevalent stone masonry buildings in the mid-hills accounting for more than 70% of Nepali building stock. However, these types of construction are relatively more vulnerable to seismic events.…
View article: Failure investigation of a propped cantilever truss bridge
Failure investigation of a propped cantilever truss bridge Open
Propped cantilever truss is not a common bridge construction technique. The performance of such bridges under operational and extreme loading is not reported in the literature either. In this paper, failure mechanisms in a propped cantilev…
View article: Dynamic response of common stone masonry buildings under uncertain material properties
Dynamic response of common stone masonry buildings under uncertain material properties Open
The major causes of the failure of the structure are either improper design or improper construction. Therefore, accurate analysis for the design of the structure is of utmost importance. However, it is extremely difficult and impractical …
View article: Remote Sensing and GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using bivariate statistical approach of Chhukha District
Remote Sensing and GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using bivariate statistical approach of Chhukha District Open
Chhukha, a southern district of Bhutan remains susceptible to landslides due to excessive temporal rainfall variability and land instability aggravated by anthropogenic factors. This has led to multiple fatalities, substantial financial lo…
View article: Reassessing the Building Construction System and Quality Issues in Relocated Settlement after the Gorkha Earthquake
Reassessing the Building Construction System and Quality Issues in Relocated Settlement after the Gorkha Earthquake Open
This paper assesses the reconstruction process in a mountainous village that typically represents the dominant location of damage by the Gorkha earthquake of April 25, 2015. The pre- and post-earthquake scenarios are presented comparativel…
View article: Seismic Sequence Vulnerability of Low-Rise Special Moment-Resisting Frame Buildings with Brick Infills
Seismic Sequence Vulnerability of Low-Rise Special Moment-Resisting Frame Buildings with Brick Infills Open
When buildings are exposed to earthquake sequence, damage aggravation is expected to occur. Although several studies report seismic vulnerability of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings under the mainshock–aftershock sequence, indicating dam…
View article: Unzipping flood vulnerability and functionality loss: tale of struggle for existence of riparian buildings
Unzipping flood vulnerability and functionality loss: tale of struggle for existence of riparian buildings Open
Floods pose significant risk to riparian buildings as evidenced during many historical events. Although structural resilience to tsunami flooding is well studied in the literature, high-velocity and debris-laden floods in steep terrains ar…
View article: Failure Investigation of under Construction Prestressed Concrete Bridge in Chitwan, Nepal
Failure Investigation of under Construction Prestressed Concrete Bridge in Chitwan, Nepal Open
On 6 April 2021, a 200 m-long under-construction prestressed concrete bridge failed in the Chitwan District in central Nepal. Two of the four bridge spans collapsed without any notable evidence of dynamic force application. Under-construct…
View article: Seismic Fragility Analysis of Low-Rise RC Buildings with Brick Infills in High Seismic Region with Alluvial Deposits
Seismic Fragility Analysis of Low-Rise RC Buildings with Brick Infills in High Seismic Region with Alluvial Deposits Open
Most of the reinforced concrete buildings in Nepal are low-rise construction, as this type of construction is the most dominant structural form adopted to construct residential buildings in urban and semi-urban neighborhoods throughout the…
View article: Beautification of Pokhara City with a Special Focus on Phewa Lake and Lakeside Area
Beautification of Pokhara City with a Special Focus on Phewa Lake and Lakeside Area Open
Pokhara is one of the rapidly growing cities of Nepal. It is the second-largest metropolitan city after Kathmandu. Because of the renowned temples, monasteries, lakes, adventure sports, and being close to the well-known Annapurna Range, it…
View article: Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Open
Natural hazards are complex phenomena that can occur independently, simultaneously, or in a series as cascading events. For any particular region, numerous single hazard maps may not necessarily provide all information regarding impending …
View article: Assessing the Prospects of Transboundary Multihazard Dynamics: The Case of Bhotekoshi–Sunkoshi Watershed in Sino–Nepal Border Region
Assessing the Prospects of Transboundary Multihazard Dynamics: The Case of Bhotekoshi–Sunkoshi Watershed in Sino–Nepal Border Region Open
The impacts of multihazards have become more pronounced over the past few decades globally. Multiple hazards and their cascading impacts claim enormous losses of lives, livelihoods, and built environment. This paradigm prompts integrated a…
View article: Catchment-scale flood hazard mapping and flood vulnerability analysis of residential buildings: The case of Khando River in eastern Nepal
Catchment-scale flood hazard mapping and flood vulnerability analysis of residential buildings: The case of Khando River in eastern Nepal Open
Study region: This study considers the Khando River (a tributary of Koshi River) in eastern Nepal. Study focus: To quantify the hazard and vulnerabilities across one of the frequently flooding catchments, i.e. Khando River, we conducted fl…
View article: Seismic Strengthening of the Bagh Durbar Heritage Building in Kathmandu Following the Gorkha Earthquake Sequence
Seismic Strengthening of the Bagh Durbar Heritage Building in Kathmandu Following the Gorkha Earthquake Sequence Open
The so-called Greco-Roman monuments, also known as neoclassical monuments, in Nepal represent unique construction systems. Although they are not native to Nepal, they are icons of the early 19th century in the Kathmandu valley. As such str…