Gangesh Kumar Joshi

Principal Component Analysis of Management Strategies for Minimizing Stone Masonry Construction Defects in Rural Nepal

Birendra Bud Thapa, Sushma Arayal, Subash Kumar Bhattarai & Gangesh Kumar Joshi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Construction defects in stone masonry buildings pose significant challenges to structural safety, durability, and economic sustainability in Nepal's high-altitude regions. This study employs Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to evaluate current and recommended management strateg...