Public School Earthquake Safety Program in Nepal

Earthquakesare one of the most significant natural hazards in Nepal and there is a long history of destructive earthquakes in the region. Despite the risk of earthquake disasters, however, school construction practice in Nepal has largely ignored the issues of structural safety. Most schools are bui...

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Main Authors: Amod Mani Dixit, Ryuichi Yatabe, Ranjan Kumar Dahal, Netra Prakash Bhandary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-10-01
Series:Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2013.806363