Kumar, A, Hughes, PN, Sarhosis, V orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-8659 et al. (9 more authors) (2020) Experimental, numerical and field study investigating a heritage structure collapse after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. Natural Hazards, 101 (1). pp. 231-253. ISSN 0921-030X
Abstract
This paper presents an investigation of the collapse of a 325-year-old multi-tiered heritage temple during the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal. The research comprises a reconnaissance survey followed by a geotechnical investigation and numerical back-analysis carried out to understand the potential causes of the collapse. The assessment of the structural configuration of the temple indicated seismic vulnerability in the design due to the presence of discontinuous columns over the height of the temple and age-weakened bonding in the masonry walls. The geotechnical investigation revealed the presence of competent soil strata at the location, assisting the survey which indicated no differential or excessive settlement in the foundation. A series of cyclic triaxial tests were conducted on samples recovered during the geotechnical investigation to determine dynamic behaviour of the soil. Further, dynamic analysis of the plinth of the temple under the recorded acceleration–time history indicated a maximum drift percentage of 1.4% and residual relative displacement of 32 mm suggesting the potential reason behind the collapse. The output of this research will support seismic rehabilitation of ancient structures within World Heritage sites across Nepal and effective action plans to safeguard them against future earthquake hazard.
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Keywords: | Nepal earthquake; Heritage structures; Numerical modelling; Soil investigation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2020 13:25 |
Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2020 13:25 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s11069-020-03871-7 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:159090 |
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