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“...the under developed and developing countries in South-East Asia and Nepal is one of those nations which suffered from tremendous loss during earthquake in 2015. These types of structures are strengthened using various traditional and modern techniques, but the sustainability of the approach is obtained when local building culture is taken into consideration. The use of shear bands in masonry structures has been implemented in different nations for several centuries. It is also recommended by Government of Nepal (GoN) through design catalogues for the reconstruction of earthquake resistant buildings. These techniques proved to enhance the seismic performance of the structure but the influence of using different materials and of their configuration in term of dissipation of energy are not quantified. This research work focuses on an experimental approach to determine the mechanical behaviour of different materials (concrete, timber, or bamboo) when used as shear bands. Significant differences...”
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“...concrete shear bands highly depends on the material and labour costs at each district. In Dhading and Okhaldhunga district, the cost of timber is cheaper when compared to other districts. Besides, fine and coarse aggregates are cheaper in Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga, which decreases the total cost of the concrete shear band. The main reason for the variation in the price of material and labour cost in different districts is their availability. The unit cost is decided by the local authority of the Government along with the representative from suppliers and consumers....”
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