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...
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10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i92012