Subash Kumar Bhattarai

Assessing Compliance with Nepal’s Building Code and Bylaws: Insights from Residential Construction in Godawari Municipality

Rashila Maharjan, Subash Kumar Bhattarai & Sushma Arayal · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Purpose/Aim: This study evaluates compliance with the Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) and municipal bylaws in residential construction in Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur District, Nepal, to identify gaps and propose measures for enhancing earthquake-resistant construction. De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i101669

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i92012