Concrete quality in Nepal is strongly influenced by the properties of locally sourced aggregates, yet localized data linking aggregate source to concrete performance remain scarce. This study comparatively evaluated the compressive strength of M20 grade concrete produced using coarse aggregates from three sources in th...
P. Bohora, K. Dahal, Ravi Kiran Tripathi· 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
Confined spaces such as sewers, tanks, tunnels, and trenches in construction projects pose significant occupational hazards, particularly in developing countries like Nepal. This study evaluates the challenges associated with confined space work in Kathmandu Valley’s construction industry, focusing on hazard identifica...
D. K. Sah, K. Dahal, S. Dhakal· 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
Road infrastructure plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of Nepal by improving connectivity, mobility, and access to essential services. However, many roads in Nepal suffer from premature deterioration, safety issues, and functional inefficiency, mainly due to inconsistencies between design specificatio...
Hanif Dahal, K. Dahal, S. Sedhain· 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
The study aims to assess the vulnerability of buildings in Kathmandu Metropolitan City which is susceptible to natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, floods, landslides and and identify the requirements necessary to prevent disaster-related damage. This study evaluates the current state of building vulnerability,...
Sulav Lal Maskey, K. Dahal, S. Dhakal· Universal Technical Journal...· 0 citations
Landslides pose a significant hazard in the Himalayan region of Nepal due to steep terrain, fragile geology, intense monsoon rainfall, and expanding rural infrastructure. This study evaluates landslide susceptibility in Roshi Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk District, using two GIS-based approaches: the Frequency Ra...
Binod Bahadur Pal, K. Dahal, S. Sedhain· 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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