Post-earthquake Reconstruction Managing Debris and Construction Waste in Gorkha and Sindhupalchok Districts, Nepal
Summary
The 2015 Gorkha Nepal Earthquake caused significant building damage and debris. This study examined debris and waste during post-earthquake reconstruction in the Gorkha and Sindhupalchok districts. Surveys of 17,814 households revealed differing debris amounts (Gorkha: 17.03 m³/HHs, Sindhupalchok: 21.61 m³/HHs) and construction waste (Gorkha: 1.11 m³/HHs, Sindhupalchok: 1.59 m³/HHs). The lack of debris policies led to improper management, yet 57.96% of the debris was reused. Future reconstruction needs debris and waste management plans.
Categories:
Research Paper
Writer:
Rajib Khanal, Prem Upadhaya, Subedi Rupesh, Kumar Yadawa, Bikram Pandey
Link Source:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2021.100151
Publisher:
Progress in Disaster Science
Published Year:
2021
