Timber Framing and wall infilling technique to withstand seismic shocks
Location
Place : Kathmandu Valley
Country : Nepal
Region : South Asia
Hazard
Primary : Earthquake
Typology of Heritage
Vernacular Built Heritage
Aspect of Disaster Management
Mitigation
Summary
The Newar people have preserved a traditional building technique called dhajji-dewari, which involves constructing walls with timber frames and infilling them with bricks, stones, or mud. This method creates a flexible and resilient structure that can absorb seismic shocks and prevent collapse.