This study compares construction safety requirements and their implementation in two building projects in Nepal: the Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Center (DHTEC), a JICA-funded project implemented by Japanese contractor and consultant organizations, and Hotel Mechi Crown, a Nepalese-owned commercial building....
Rikesh Kumar Shrestha, K. Dahal, S. Sedhain et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Nepal’s steep topography and monsoon-dominated climate make it highly vulnerable to floods and flash floods. In 2081 B.S., a catastrophic flash flood struck Khurkot, at the confluence of the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers in Golanjor Rural Municipality, Sindhuli, and affected more than 500 families. This study was done...
Kishor Baral, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Settlements in steep Himalayan valleys are exposed to fast, deep and highly erosive floods, yet settlement-scale estimates of flood intensity remain scarce in hydropower-developed basins of Nepal. This study quantifies the 100-year flood hazard at Hile Bazar, a riverside market settlement in the Dordi River Basin, Lamj...
S. Sedhain, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), Nepal's second international gateway, situated in the seismically active and flood-prone Terai plains of Lumbini Province, faces complex natural, technical, and operational disaster risks. This study evaluates disaster vulnerabilities, their underlying causes and effects, and...
Lochana Gautam, K. Dahal, S. Sedhain et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Fire is one of the recurring hazards in Nepal and can cause substantial loss of life, property, and economic resources, particularly in densely developed commercial areas. This study assessed the fire safety status of functional commercial buildings in the Gorkha Municipality city area, evaluated their compliance with...
Ramesh Bhatta, K. Dahal, S. Sedhain et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Climate change poses significant challenges to water supply services worldwide, particularly in rural areas where vulnerabilities are heightened due to limited resources and infrastructure. Nepal, a country highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, is experiencing intensified droughts, floods, and other extreme weat...
M. Basnet, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Construction quality is a key factor affecting the safety, durability, and performance of industrial infrastructure. Industrial zones require higher construction standards due to heavy loads, continuous operations, and intensive use of facilities. This study assesses the quality of construction practices in the Balaju...
Madhusudan Adhikari, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
This study critically evaluates occupational safety practices at the Shelleghat–Ramechhap–Sangutar Road Project in Ramechhap District, Nepal, assessing existing safety measures, their implementation, and the challenges encountered in maintaining a secure work environment on a road project constructed largely on steep,...
Sanjeev Shrestha, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Urban sewerage infrastructure plays a vital role in maintaining public health, environmental sustainability, and the overall quality of urban life. Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC), one of the major urban centres in Nepal and home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patan Durbar Square, has been experiencing severe dr...
Gopal Thapa, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Construction safety and casualties continue to be a major concern in the construction industry, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas such as the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. These issues pose serious threats to human life, property, and sustainable urban development. This study uses a mixed-method research approach, comb...
Sandip Rana, K. Dahal, P. Gyawali et al.· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
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