Reassessing the Building Construction System and Quality Issues in Relocated Settlement after the Gorkha Earthquake

This paper assesses the reconstruction process in a mountainous village that typically represents dominant location of damage by Gorkha earthquake April 25, 2015. The pre- and post-earthquake scenarios are presented comparatively. structural system is found to be mostly compliant as per new guidelines set government; however, deficiencies terms construction characteristics were significant reconstruction. Thus, reconstructed buildings with several could still seismically vulnerable. It recommended performance after shall re-assessed for necessary risk management planning. Also, this study provides insight into practice areas poor workmanships such work.