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“...particular, the seven monument zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site suffered extensive damage. Out of 195 surveyed monuments, 38 have completely collapsed and 157 partially damaged (DoA, 2015). In particular, the world historic city of Bhaktapur was heavily affected by the earthquake. There is, in general, a lack of knowledge regarding the traditional construction technology used in many of the most important temple monuments in Bhaktapur. To address this limitation and to assist in reconstruction and rehabilitation of the area, this study documents the existing condition of different historic structures in the Kathmandu Valley. In particular, the Nyatapola Temple is studied in detail. To record and document the condition of this temple, a combination of laser scanning and terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry are used. By also including evaluation of the temple and its supporting plinth structure using non-destructive evaluation techniques like geo-radar and micro-tremor dynamic analysis...”
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“...number of heritage structures in Nepal were destroyed or significantly damaged. In particular, the seven monument zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site suffered extensive damage. Out of 195 surveyed monuments, 38 have completely collapsed and 157 were partially damaged (DoA, 2015). Bhaktapur, in particular, is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) containing many structures of significant cultural and religious importance to the people of the Kathmandu Valley. Sustainable reconstruction and restoration of these heritage structures are critical to maintaining and restoring their outstanding value. To achieve this goal, it is important to work with local experts, engineers, and architects to understand the traditional construction technology and existing condition of these structures. This study includes the recording and documentation of representative buildings in the historic city of Bhaktapur, non-destructive investigation of the structures for construction information...”
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